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Joie French Cafe

1610 Cook Street, Victoria, BC, V8T 3P1 · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

Joie French Cafe has been inspected 2 times by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) since June 22, 2026. The most recent inspection, on July 6, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 2 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 5 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 June 22, 2026. For example: Food Not Protected - General

  • 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 June 22, 2026. For example: Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment

  • 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 June 22, 2026. For example: Food Handler Training

  • 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 June 22, 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.

2 inspections

  1. Follow-Up

    0 infractions

  2. Routine

    5 infractions

    • Food Not Protected - General
      • Shelves in min-fridges dirty.
      • Clean and sanitize shelving and coolers.
    • Improper Sanitary Facilities
      • Hand sink obstructed with dishes and organic material.
      • Keep hand sink unobstructed and use only for handwashing.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Floor by dishwasher and chest freezers in disrepair and peeling. This is a repeat violaton.
      • Repair or replace flooring so this it is smooth and readily cleanable.
    • Food Handler Training
      • No FoodSafe Level 1 certified food handler or site.
      • FoodSafe Level 1 certified staff must be on-site during all operating hours. Train staff by enrolling in FoodSafe Level one course or equivalent. Send proof of FoodSafe Level 1 certified manager by July 20, 2026. If certified staff not present during next routine inspection Environmental Health Officer will progress with further enforcement.
    • Operations and Maintenance/Other
      • Surface sanitizer more than 200 ppm chlorine bleach solution.
      • Mix and dilute solution to 100-200 ppm. 1/2 - 1 tsp bleach per liter of water. Obtain chlorine test strips to verify surface sanitizer concentration. Corrected during inspection. Comments Hand sinks fully stocked. Temperatures meet regulatory requirements. High temperature dishwasher above 74°C at plate level in rinse cycle. Temperature logs maintained. Note: Obtain chlorine test strips to verify surface sanitizer concentration.

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