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Happy Bowl

230 8th Street, Courtenay, BC, V9N 1N3 · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

Happy Bowl has been inspected 3 times by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) since May 13, 2026. The most recent inspection, on October 15, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 3 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.

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 once on October 8, 2026. For example: Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 3 times on October 8, 2026. For example: Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on October 8, 2026. For example: Food Safety Plan/Sanitation Plan

About this data

These results come from Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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.

3 inspections

  1. Follow-Up

    0 infractions

  2. Routine

    5 infractions

    • Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils
      • Sanitizer level in spray bottles are lower than required.
      • Ensure that the spray bottle is changed regularly or checked for concentration. Concentration level in dispenser is adequate. All spray bottles were refilled and checked with facility test strips at the time of inspection.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Grease buildup on vent hood and flat top vents.
      • Ensure that these areas are addressed (degreased, cleaned/sanitized) on a weekly basis. Add this to your sanitation plan.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
      • Ensure ice buildup is removed and condenser checked for issues.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Mold like growth on parts of the metal shelving in the walk-in cooler.
      • Ensure that these areas are cleaned and sanitized regularly.
    • Food Safety Plan/Sanitation Plan
      • Add more hot hold monitoring to food safety plan.
      • Comments Soap and paper towel at hand sinks. Cold hold temperatures adequate.
  3. Initial

    0 infractions

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