Hector's Casa Mexican Restaurant

2911 Pandosy St Kelowna BC V1Y 1W1 · Restaurant - Food Service

5 inspections

1. MonitoringJun 24, 2026

   2 infractions

   • F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
     • Observation(s): - chemical dishwasher had no chlorine at end of sanitize cycle at time of inspection. please repair and let EHO know for re inspection - chlorine bleach surface sanitizer had no concentration at time of inspection. please ensure solution @200ppm is maintained daily
     • F2.3A Mechanical dishwasher/glasswasher must provide sufficient washing and sanitizing action to remove contamination.
     • F2.3D Sanitizer solution must be available and kept at the correct levels for adequate sanitizing action.
   • F3.1 Does the operator have a valid operating permit or approval to operate?
     • Observation(s): - permit has expired March 31/2026. please call the office to pay for 2026/2027 year to avoid further progressive enforcement measures
     • F3.1A A valid permit to operate must be posted in a conspicuous location.
2. MonitoringAug 26, 2025

   4 infractions

   • F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
     • Observation(s): 1. Temperature logs were missing. There must be temperature logs recorded 2 times a day for each temperature controlled unit ie. coolers, freezers, hot holder 2. No sanitizer test strips. Please acquire test strips for both chlorine and QUATS based sanitizers. 3. Please have a working thermometer inside the prep cooler.
     • F2.1A Sanitizer test strips must be available for each chemical sanitizer used at the premises.
     • F2.1B A thermometer accurate within 1 °C must be available to monitor processes.
   • F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
     • Observation(s): 1. No chlorine was detected in the low temperature dishwasher. Operator replaced the sanitizer with a new container and primed the lines for sanitizer. 50ppm of chlorine was detected. 2. QUATS based surface sanitizer was observed to be over 400ppm. As per manufacturer's instructions, dilute to 200ppm. Operator diluted the sanitizer spray bottles to 200ppm.
   • F2.7 Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?
     • F2.7C Handwashing station must be supplied with single-service product for drying hands.
   • F3.5 Are the FOODSAFE training requirements being met?
     • F3.6A Operator must have valid FOODSAFE certificate or equivalent training.
     • F3.6B In the absence of the operator, at least one employee present in the establishment must have valid FOODSAFE certificate or equivalent training.
3. MonitoringJul 9, 2024

   1 infraction

   • F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
     • Observation(s): - no detectible amount of chlorine in chemical dishwasher - please use quat solution until unit is serviced - send EHO photos of test strips indicating 50-100ppm chlorine after cycle is run once repaired
     • F2.3A Mechanical dishwasher/glasswasher must provide sufficient washing and sanitizing action to remove contamination.
4. MonitoringJan 10, 2023

   1 infraction

   • F1.7 Are foods protected from contamination?
     • Observation(s): Single-use plastic container intended to store yogurt product was observed to store fried rice in a hot holding unit. The noted plastic container is not suitable for multi/long-term use and not heat resistant. The single-use plastic container was discarded on-site. Corrective Action: Do not use single-use plastic containers to store unpackaged food items. Obtain suitable food grade containers intended for long-term use.
     • F1.7A The operator must ensure that all food on the premises is protected from contamination.
5. MonitoringOct 5, 2021

   1 infraction

   • F2.5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?
     • Observation(s): Minor accumulation of dust observed in dry storage/chemical storage area. Dry storage / chemical storage area is cluttered with carboard boxes.
     • F2.5B The premises must be properly constructed and maintained in good, clean and sanitary condition.
     • F2.5E Equipment or materials not required for food related operations must be removed from the premises.