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Hester Creek Estate Winery

877 Rd 8 Oliver BC V0H 1T0 · Restaurant - Food Service

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Details

Google rating
4.7 / 5 (8)

Opening hours

  • Friday10 AM–5 PM
  • Monday10 AM–5 PM
  • Saturday10 AM–5 PM
  • Sunday10 AM–5 PM
  • Thursday10 AM–5 PM
  • Tuesday10 AM–5 PM
  • Wednesday10 AM–5 PM

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Inspection summary

Hester Creek Estate Winery has been inspected 4 times by Interior Health Authority since September 8, 2022. The most recent inspection, on December 9, 2025, found no infractions.

1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • 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 October 9, 2024. For example: 7 Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?

  • 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 August 28, 2023. For example: 3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?

  • 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 28, 2023. For example: 3 Are written food handling procedures (Food Safety Plan) current and available on site?

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on October 9, 2024. For example: 1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?

About this data

These results come from Interior 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.

4 inspections

  1. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring

    2 infractions

    • F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
      • Observation(s): thermometer is needed in the kitchen fridge
    • F2.7 Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?
      • Observation(s): only one cloth towel is available at each hand sink.
      • F2.7C Handwashing station must be supplied with single-service product for drying hands.
  3. Monitoring

    3 infractions

    • F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
      • Observation(s): • No sanitizer noted on test strip when testing the Sink and Sani sanitizer. A technician must be called in immediately to rectify the problem. Operator to manually make sanitizer solution and use test strips to ensure that the sanitizer levels are adequate to sanitize. Once the technician fixes the dispenser, please inform me so I can verify and resolve the infraction.
      • F2.3D Sanitizer solution must be available and kept at the correct levels for adequate sanitizing action.
    • F3.3 Are written food handling procedures (Food Safety Plan) current and available on site?
      • Observation(s): • Originally found out of compliance on September 8, 2022. • Operator must have a Food Safety Plan for staff review and have this printed on site for subsequent inspections. I will send information for this
      • F3.3G Every operator of food premises, other than a food service establishment, where food is processed or prepared must have their written food handling procedures approved by the health officer.
    • F3.4 Are written sanitation procedures (Sanitation Plan) current and available on site?
      • Observation(s): • Originally found out of compliance on September 8, 2022. • Operator must have a Sanitation Plan printed on the premise for staff review and have this printed on site for subsequent inspections. I will send information for this
      • F3.4D Every operator of food premises, other than a food service establishment, where food is processed or prepared must have their written sanitation procedures approved by the health officer.
  4. Monitoring

    2 infractions

    • F3.3 Are written food handling procedures (Food Safety Plan) current and available on site?
      • Observation(s): - Operator must email Food Safety Plan to the health department for review / file. The plan should be easily accessible during a compliance inspection.
      • F3.3A Operator must have written food handling procedures that includes all potentially hazardous foods on site.
    • F3.4 Are written sanitation procedures (Sanitation Plan) current and available on site?
      • Observation(s): - Operator must email the Sanitation Plan to the health department for review / file. The plan should be easily accessible during a compliance inspection.
      • F3.4A Written sanitation procedures must include cleaning and sanitizing requirements for the establishment and all equipment and utensils.

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Reviews

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  • Heather Morden

    We had the pleasure of having Lloyd as our host for our wine tasting! He was so friendly, approachable and very knowledgeable of the wine we were tasting! We had a fabulous selection of tastings and everything was very good! We really enjoyed our time at Hester Creek! It was a beautiful setting! My sister and I both bought two bottles each and I could have bought more! Thank you for a wonderful experience! I bought the Cabernet Franc and the Undici!

  • Ryan Kensley

    We came here for the second time and had an even better experience than the first. They really do have great wines here - and also great people which really makes the wine tasting experience amazing. We did a wine tasting served by Lloyd. He was very knowledgeable, accommodating and fun. He let us know of wine tasting food options, along with great cooking tips and recipes. The staff seem to have a great relationship and it seems to be a great culture which is really nice to see. Phil was also very friendly and great as well. The location was beautiful up the hill with a great view. We will definitely make this a stop on our list next time we’re back in Osoyoos.

  • Hailey Kress

    Lloyd was amazing during our wine tasting. He made mine and my boyfriends experience great! He was very knowledgeable and gave us great wine-food pairing opinions.

  • Ocean Van Thiel

    That's an amazing location. Cozy restaurant with a gorgeous patio! Definitely.We'll bring the wife for a nice evening dinner, followed by an amazing wine!

  • Francis Dorsemaine

    Hester Creek has always been one of our favorite wineries in the Okanagan. After tasting some of their new released wines, we enjoyed a delicious lunch at their restaurant. The food and service were great. I wish to give a special mention to the chief for his gnocchi which were the best we ever had.

  • Heather Morden

    We had the pleasure of having Lloyd as our host for our wine tasting! He was so friendly, approachable and very knowledgeable of the wine we were tasting! We had a fabulous selection of tastings and everything was very good! We really …

  • Ryan Kensley

    We came here for the second time and had an even better experience than the first. …

  • Hailey Kress

    Lloyd was amazing during our wine tasting. He made mine and my boyfriends experience great! He was very knowledgeable and gave us great wine-food pairing opinions.

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