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Grounds For Coffee - Alma

2565 Alma St, Vancouver BC V6R 3R8 · Food Service Establishment 1

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Google rating
4.6 / 5 (8)

Opening hours

  • Friday7 AM–6 PM
  • Monday7 AM–6 PM
  • Saturday7 AM–6 PM
  • Sunday7 AM–6 PM
  • Thursday7 AM–6 PM
  • Tuesday7 AM–6 PM
  • Wednesday7 AM–6 PM

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Inspection summary

Grounds For Coffee - Alma has been inspected 16 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since December 21, 2015. The most recent inspection, on June 11, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

4 of 16 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 11, 2026. For example: The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on March 7, 2025. For example: The premises is free of pests.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 3, 2024. For example: Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on January 14, 2021. For example: Self-service areas equipped with hand washing or alcohol-based sanitizer in easy reach

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on December 21, 2015. For example: Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.

About this data

These results come from Vancouver Coastal Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

16 inspections

  1. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
      • Construction or alteration have occurred without approval.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
      • Equipment, utensils and/or food contact surfaces are not maintained/used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
  2. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  3. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
      • Premises is not in adequate repair or in sanitary condition.
    • The Permit to Operate a food service establishment is valid and is posted in a conspicuous location.
      • Permit to Operate is not posted in a conspicuous location.
    • Operator of a food service establishment has developed, maintained, and followed approved written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur.
      • Food safety plan is not developed.
  4. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
      • Premises is not in adequate repair or in sanitary condition.
    • The premises is free of pests.
      • Premises has signs of rodent activity.
  5. Routine

    4 infractions

    • Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
      • Premises is not in adequate repair or in sanitary condition.
    • The Permit to Operate a food service establishment is valid and is posted in a conspicuous location.
      • Permit to Operate is not posted in a conspicuous location.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
      • Equipment, utensils and/or food contact surfaces are not maintained/used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
    • The premises is free of pests.
      • Premises has signs of rodent activity.
  6. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
      • Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
    • The premises is free of pests.
      • Premises has signs of rodent activity.
  7. Routine

    6 infractions

    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
      • Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
      • Equipment, utensils and/or food contact surfaces are not maintained/used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
      • Sanitizing solution is not present or at an improper concentration.
    • An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
      • Temperature records are not being used to monitor critical limits.
    • A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
      • Sanitizer levels are not being monitored and recorded.
    • The premises is free of pests.
      • Premises has signs of rodent activity.
  8. Routine

    0 infractions

  9. Routine

    1 infraction

    • The premises is free of pests.
      • Premises has signs of rodent activity.
  10. Request

    10 infractions

    • COVID-19 Safety Plan developed and in use
    • COVID-19 Safety Plan contains the maximum number of patron count
    • Maximum number of patrons that can be accommodated on the premises has been determined
    • Maximum number of patrons allows for 2m separation between patrons of different parties at all times
    • 2m separation maintained between patrons of different parties, except when partition in place
    • Maximum number of patrons and staff on premises is monitored at all times
    • Where partitions are in use, they are positioned such that droplet transmission is blocked
    • Operator assessed their premises and taken steps to prevent congregation of patrons near or outside their premises
    • Physical devices or markers are used to assist patrons in maintaining physical distance
    • Background music is no louder than the volume of normal conversation
  11. Request

    12 infractions

    • COVID-19 Safety Plan developed and in use
    • COVID-19 Safety Plan contains the maximum number of patron count
    • Maximum number of patrons that can be accommodated on the premises has been determined
    • Maximum number of patrons allows for 2m separation between patrons of different parties at all times
    • 2m separation maintained between patrons of different parties, except when partition in place
    • Maximum number of patrons and staff on premises is monitored at all times
    • Maximum of 6 patrons per table
    • No events over 50 people on premises
    • Where partitions are in use, they are positioned such that droplet transmission is blocked
    • Operator assessed their premises and taken steps to prevent congregation of patrons near or outside their premises
    • Physical devices or markers are used to assist patrons in maintaining physical distance
    • Self-service areas equipped with hand washing or alcohol-based sanitizer in easy reach
  12. Routine

    1 infraction

    • The Permit to Operate a food service establishment is valid and is posted in a conspicuous location.
      • Permit to Operate is not posted in a conspicuous location.
  13. Routine

    0 infractions

  14. Routine

    1 infraction

    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
  15. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  16. Routine

    2 infractions

    • A Certified food safety training course has been taken by the operator and food handlers of the food service establishment.
    • Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.

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Reviews

Reviews provided by Google Maps
  • D Milburn

    Omg! Wow factor alert! They sold me at just looking through the window from outside. These guys need to go national!! This is the best cinnamon bun I've ever tried in my life paired with an Amerciano ( marvelous creamy soy milk!) Pure talent!!! The staff is so friendly and kind and passionate about service. Thank you for representing the best of Vancouver. Great place!

  • Kamilla Gimatova

    This is one of the best places in Vancouver🥹 I came to Vancouver for a month and visited this place 5-6 times, i guess. It’s so good!! Cinnamon buns are great, staff is so friendly and sweet!! I’m going back to my country tomorrow, and you guys probably made my trip x5 times better, im gonna miss this place! Thank you so much! -Millie:)

  • Glo Fung

    The cinnamon buns are always delicious here, don't even need icing. Coffee is good and always the perfect temperature. Only complain is it's a bit dirty, sticky tables and crumbs everywhere.

  • S H

    Order from regular sized cinnamon buns and they gave me 3 and this sub par scrawny one but charged me for 3 full sized ones. Then last time I was there the lady refused to heat the cinnamon bun up for me and looked so miserable serving customers.

  • EWu

    We really enjoyed the cinnamon buns and cinnamon latte. The tables were sticky and the seating was full of crumbs. I think buying take out may be better. I wish the shop was cleaner for a better experience.

  • D Milburn

    Omg! Wow factor alert! They sold me at just looking through the window from outside. These guys need to go national!! This is the best cinnamon bun I've ever tried in my life paired with an Amerciano ( marvelous creamy soy milk!) Pure …

  • Kamilla Gimatova

    This is one of the best places in Vancouver🥹 I came to Vancouver for a month and visited this place 5-6 times, i guess. It’s so good!! Cinnamon buns are great, staff is so friendly and sweet!! I’m going back to my country tomorrow, and you …

  • Glo Fung

    The cinnamon buns are always delicious here, don't even need icing. Coffee is good and always the perfect temperature. Only complain is it's a bit dirty, sticky tables and crumbs everywhere.

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