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Jones Bar B Que

1725 Cook Street, 4, Victoria, BC, V8T 3P4 · Food Premises

Official record from Island Health →

Inspection summary

Jones Bar B Que has been inspected 2 times by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) since May 5, 2026. The most recent inspection, on May 12, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 2 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 8 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 May 5, 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 12, 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 12, 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 once on May 5, 2026. For example: Operations and Maintenance/Other

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

    2 infractions

    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Missing tiles and uneven surface by fyers.
      • Ensure floor is smooth and readily cleanable. Complete by next routine inspection.
    • Food Handler Training
      • No FoodSafe Level 1 certified staff present at time of inspection.
      • FoodSafe level 1 certified staff to be on-site at all hours of operation. Ensure to keep certificates available on-site. Complete by next routine inspection. Comments Follow-up inspection conducted from May 5, 2026 inspection. Batter is stored covered. Pest droppings have been cleaned. Dust/grime under cook line and shelf has been cleaned. Permit is displayed prominently.
  2. Routine

    6 infractions

    • Food Not Protected - General
      • Batter and dry mix uncovered in upright cooler.
      • Cover food.
    • Poor Hygiene and Activities of Food Handlers
      • Rodent Droppings observed under handsink in smokehouse area and behind dishwashers.
      • Wash and sanitize affected areas and continue to monitor.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Broken/ missing floor tiles by/under fryer and hot cooking area.
      • Repair/ replace tiles and ensure surface is smooth and readily cleanable.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Buildup of dust and grime under hot cook line and fryer shelf. This is a repeat violation.
      • Clean under hot cook line and shelf.
    • Food Handler Training
      • Food handlers do not have present FoodSafe level 1 certificated onsite.
      • Keep certificates onsite and ensure one certified staff is present at all times.
    • Operations and Maintenance/Other
      • Permit is not visible.
      • Prominently display permit. Comments Routine inspection conducted today. Hot holding >60°C, freezers =-18°C and logs present. Handsinks fully stocked and surface sanitizer 500 ppm peroxide; dishwasher 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer.

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