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Heron Rock Bistro

435 Simcoe Street, 4, Victoria, BC, V8V 4T4 · Food Premises

Official record from Island Health →

Inspection summary

Heron Rock Bistro has been inspected once by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), on August 25, 2026. The most recent inspection, on August 25, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination.

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 25, 2026. For example: Food Not Protected - General

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on August 25, 2026. For example: Poor Hygiene and Activities of Food Handlers

  • 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 25, 2026. For example: Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment

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.

1 inspection

  1. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Food Not Protected - General
      • At the bar, the ice scoop is stored directly on ice; the scoop handle is on the ice.
      • Store the ice scoop in a container or on a tray, separate from ice.
    • Poor Hygiene and Activities of Food Handlers
      • A food handler's hair is not protected; the food handler has a beard that is not covered.
      • A beard net is to be worn. For food handlers, short-trimmed beards are acceptable; otherwise, a beard net is to be worn.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Ceiling panels by the dish machine are missing.
      • Reinstall the panels. Comments A routine inspection was conducted today. The coolers are at 4°C or lower. The hot holding units are at 60°C or higher. A temperature log is available and up to date. The hand sinks are well equipped. Sanitizers are available; hydrogen peroxide (Viper) is at 500 ppm at the dispenser. Test strips are available. The dish machine is sanitizing properly; the final rinse detects 50 ppm chlorine. Overall, the facility is clean and organized.

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