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House of Gato

C-601 2nd Ave Fernie BC V0B 1M0 · Restaurant - Food Service

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Details

Google rating
4.8 / 5 (8)

Opening hours

  • Friday10 AM–2 PM
  • MondayClosed
  • Saturday10 AM–2 PM
  • SundayClosed
  • Thursday10 AM–2 PM
  • TuesdayClosed
  • WednesdayClosed

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Inspection summary

House of Gato has been inspected 3 times by Interior Health Authority since January 4, 2023. The most recent inspection, on January 8, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 3 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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 January 8, 2026. 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 January 4, 2023. For example: 3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?

  • 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 January 8, 2026. 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.

3 inspections

  1. Monitoring

    2 infractions

    • F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
      • Observation(s): QUATs test strips were not available at time of inspection. Please replace test strips so that concentration of sanitizer can be monitored.
      • F2.1A Sanitizer test strips must be available for each chemical sanitizer used at the premises.
    • F2.7 Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?
      • Observation(s): No hot water was available at the handwashing sink (hot water available in washroom and 3 compartment sink). Hot water is required at the handwashing sink. As discussed, please contact a technician for repair. Facility will be closed in the upcoming weeks. Please provide EHO a timeline for repair by January 16, 2026.
      • F2.7A Handwashing station must be supplied with hot and cold running water.
  2. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  3. Monitoring

    1 infraction

    • F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
      • Observation(s): 1. QUATs sanitizer solution in a spray bottle was below the required 200 ppm. 2. QUATs sanitizer solution in third sink for dishwashing was below the required 200 ppm.
      • F2.3B Manual dishwashing procedure 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.

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Reviews

Reviews provided by Google Maps
  • Nate Sumner

    Her pastries are amazing!!! We have tried many different places over the years and these ones are the best we've had...so fresh, flaky and delicious! Her bread is amazing too...everything we have tried has been fantastic! Highly, highly recommend this gem as the owner obviously puts so much care into what she does. 5 stars from all four of us!

  • Shaylen Naidoo

    Had an excellent Dos/Tres Leches that was super tasty. Had a nice chat with the proprietor and I hope the growing continues! Items are made daily and runs out, so go early for the best selection.

  • Munchica

    A bit pricy, but indeed great quality fresh made baked goods. The cinnamon bun is soft, moist, and delicious. The croissants are crisp and flaky. Honestly... Everything I tried here tasted great.

  • Catherine Schaeffer

    Wonderful Blackberry Danish, bursting with flavor and freshness. Still warm, fresh from the oven and I could taste the love and care

  • Russ

    This girl can bake! Best Cinnamon bun I've ever had. Only a take out window though, so don't plan to sit down.

  • Nate Sumner

    Her pastries are amazing!!! We have tried many different places over the years and these ones are the best we've had...so fresh, flaky and delicious! Her bread is amazing too...everything we have tried has been fantastic! Highly, highly …

  • Shaylen Naidoo

    Had an excellent Dos/Tres Leches that was super tasty. Had a nice chat with the proprietor and I hope the growing continues! Items are made daily and runs out, so go early for the best selection.

  • Munchica

    A bit pricy, but indeed great quality fresh made baked goods. The cinnamon bun is soft, moist, and delicious. The croissants are crisp and flaky. Honestly... Everything I tried here tasted great.

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