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Homestead Brewhouse

PO Box 938, Vanderhoof, V0J 3A0 · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Homestead Brewhouse has been inspected 4 times by Northern Health Authority since October 12, 2022. The most recent inspection, on August 25, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 4 inspections on record were free of 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, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 25, 2026. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 25, 2026. For example: 302 - Critical Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on October 12, 2022. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • 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: 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • 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 12, 2022. For example: 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]

About this data

These results come from Northern 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. Routine Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) Observed a bag of bread next to the hand washing sink in the kicthen, water splashes from hand washing were also observed on the bag of bread. (Public health significance) - Splashing of unsanitary water on the food items may lead to contaminationa and could possibly result in food-borne illness if consumed.
      • Corrective Action: Operator removed the bag of bread next to the sink at the time of inspection.
    • 302 - Critical Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Wiping cloths for food contact surfaces left on the counters between use. (Public Health significance) - Wiping cloths for food contact surfaces left on counters at room temperature can harbor and facilitate the growth of disease causing pathogens, if these cloths are reused they may contaminate the food handling equipments and food contact surfaces and can cause food-borne illness.
      • Corrective Action: Ensure that wiping cloths are always stored in a sanitizing solution of 100 ppm chlorine OR 200 ppm QUATs between uses.
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Significant accumulation of grease was obsered underneath the entire cook line. (Public health significance) - Accumulation of grease promotes the growth of illness causing pathogens, which can cause contamination and potentiallty foodborne illness. It also attracts pests into the food premises who may contaminate food items.
      • Corrective Action: Operator to ensure that the area underneath the cook line is cleaned on a routine basis. Increase the cleaning frequency if needed.
  2. Routine Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Staff jackets were observed to be hung in in close proximity to open prep cooler. (Public Health Significance) - Hanging staff attire in close proximity to food items can cause contamination of food items by pathogens that be present on the staff attire. Consumption of such contaminated food items can cause food-borne illness.
      • Corrective Action: Ensure that all staff jackets are stored in a separate deisgnated location and away from food handling areas.
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Canopy of exhaust hood had significant accumulation of grease. (Public Health Significance) - Accumulation of grease over ventilation equipment can cause contmination of food underneath, which may cause adverse health effects, it also poses a fire hazard.
      • Corrective Action: Operator to ensure that the ventilation equipment is adequately serviced as required.
    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Surfaces of shelves in food storage room by the front door were not durable to facilitate regular cleaning and sanitizing. (Public Health significance) Materials like raw wood will absorb juices and harbor and allow disease causing bacteria to grow. Proper materials and finishing is required to ensure adequate cleaning and sanitizing.
      • Corrective Action: Refinish surfaces of the shelves to ensure that they are smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Large bag of flour in dry storage area was uncovered and open to contamination or potential pest contact. Empty unused flour bin observed nearby.
      • Corrective Action: Ensure that food is kept protected from contamination by keeping food items covered.
    • 302 - Critical Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) Chemical dish washer was not dispensing bleach solution at time of inspection. Test strips following cycle indicated 0 ppm chlorine. Lack of adequate disinfection of dish ware may result in transmission of foodborne illness between clients or between staff and clients.
      • Corrective Action: Manual dish washing method is to be used in the event that the chemical dish washer is malfunctioning. Operator provided evidence that dish washer was repaired following inspection and was able to dispense 100 ppm bleach.
  4. Routine Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) Valid food permit for the facility was not displayed in a conspicuous place during the time of the inspection.
      • Corrective Action: Corrected during the inspection. Permit needs to be displayed in a location where the public can see it.
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Inappropriate equipment is used as scoops to obtain or move ingredients or product. (Public Health significance) - Scoop handles must be kept free from the product to prevent hand contact and contamination
      • Corrective Action: Use food safe scoops in place of bowls or other containers to transfer ingredients
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: CRITICAL VIOLATION:- Evidence of cockroaches on glue straps and paste bait under microwave and between the water tank were noted in the facility. (Public Health Significance) cockroaches and other pests may cross contaminate foods and surfaces or contaminate human food with feces and urine, carry parasites and other diseases.On site observations did not indicate and infestation. Operator is aware and working with Orkin Canada for pest management.
      • Corrective Action: Operator to continue working with Intergrated Pest Management - Orkin Canada for pest control. Operator must continue to monitor situation. Remove any pest attractants such as food and water, eliminate access to the building and routes they use inside. Trap and remove the pests. The continous use of a professional pest control operator is recommended. Clean and sanitize area where cockroaches are located and monitor situation.
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