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Hastings House

160 Upper Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2S2 · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

Hastings House has been inspected 3 times by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) since August 13, 2026. The most recent inspection, on September 1, 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 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions.

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.

  • 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 August 13, 2026. For example: Food Not Protected - General

  • 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 once on August 13, 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 August 13, 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. Follow-Up

    0 infractions

  3. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Food Not Protected - General
      • Multiple food items throughout facility observed to be uncovered and stored in pots and pans used for cooking.
      • Ensure all food items in storage are stored in food safe containers and covered from above to protect from contamination
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Accumulation of dust and debris noted under counters, cookline, behind equipment and other hard to reach areas.
      • Conduct a thorough deep clean of all affected areas.
    • Food Safety Plan/Sanitation Plan
      • A food safety plan and sanitation plan has not been submitted.
      • Review templates available on the Island Health website and develop both plans. submit plans to Environmental Health Officer by Monday September 14, 2026. A food safety plan for all high risk food items must be developed. Comments Routine inspection conducted today. Hand washing station equipped with hot / cold water, soap and paper towel. All coolers =4°C. All Freezers =-18°C. Mechanical dishwasher measured chlorine sanitizer at 100ppm. Ice machine observed to be sanitary, scoop is separated. Ventilation hood is sanitary. No pest activity observed at time of inspection. Surface sanitizer present and measured at 500 ppm quats. Reduce concentration to 200 ppm quats. Obtain quats test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. NOTES: 1) Submit a copy of all Food Safe Level One certified staff to Environmental Health Office by August 26, 2026. 2) Remove all items not required for operations from the facility to assist in ease of cleaning and preventing clutter.

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