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James Bay Coffee House

425 Simcoe Street, A, Victoria, BC, V8V 4T3 · Food Premises

Official record from Island Health →

Inspection summary

James Bay Coffee House has been inspected once by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), on May 5, 2026. The most recent inspection, on May 5, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 3 infractions recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct food-handling risks.

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.

  • 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 May 5, 2026. For example: Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment

  • 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 2 times on May 5, 2026. For example: Improper Sanitary Facilities

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

    • Improper Sanitary Facilities
      • The back room hand sink is not accessible; there is a rack/container covering the sink basin.
      • Keep the hand sink accessible at all times. Put supplies (rack/container) on a shelf. Installing a shelf by the hand sink is recommended.
    • Improper Sanitary Facilities
      • The back room hand sink lacks liquid soap.
      • Provide liquid soap.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • The ice cream freezer has a build-up of ice.
      • Defrost the freezer. Comments A routine inspection was conducted today. The coolers are at 4°C. The freezers are at -18°C. The hot holding units are at 60°C. The other hand sinks are accessible and well equipped. Sanitizers are available: 200 ppm Quat in labelled spray bottles. The dish machine is sanitizing properly; the final rinse cycle is at 180°F at the manifold gauge (160°F at dish level). Overall, the facility is clean, well organized, and well maintained.

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