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Kuku's Takeout & Delivery

24 Burnside Road West, Victoria, BC, V9A 1B3 · Food Premises

Official record from Island Health →

Inspection summary

Kuku's Takeout & Delivery has been inspected once by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), on September 29, 2026. The most recent inspection, on September 29, 2026, recorded 8 infractions.

In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 8 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and 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.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times on September 29, 2026. For example: Critical Inadequate Cooling & Refrigerated Storage of Potentially Hazardous Food(s)

  • 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 September 29, 2026. For example: Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils

  • 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 September 29, 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 2 times on September 29, 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 September 29, 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

    8 infractions

    • Critical Inadequate Cooling & Refrigerated Storage of Potentially Hazardous Food(s)
      • Chutney cooler measured 12.1°C.
      • Three containers of chutney were moved into a working cooler. Repair chutney cooler; ensure it is capable of maintaining foods at 4° or below at all times. Do not use cooler until repaired.
    • Critical Inadequate Cooling & Refrigerated Storage of Potentially Hazardous Food(s)
      • Three large metal inserts of rice were stored at room temperature. Temperatures ranged between 12.1-14°C. At room temperature for one hour.
      • Rice was moved into the cooler (corrected). Store all potentially hazardous foods either at 4°C or below or 60°C or above.
    • Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils
      • Bleach surface sanitizer measured 0ppm chlorine residual.
      • Staff re-made the solution, indicating that they forgot to put bleach in the solution. New solution measured 100ppm chlorine residual (corrected). Ensure bleach surface sanitizers measure between 50-100ppm at all times.
    • Food Not Protected - General
      • Multiple containers of food uncovered inside sliding door coolers.
      • Operator covered all foods with either tight fitting lids or plastic wrap (corrected). Ensure all foods are covered to prevent potential contamination.
    • Improper Sanitary Facilities
      • Back handwashing sink was not supplied with paper towels.
      • Staff re-filled paper towel dispenser (corrected). Ensure all handsinks are fully equipped with hot water, liquid soap, and paper towels at all times.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Back screen door mesh is ripped.
      • Repair the back screen door to prevent entry of pests.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Debris build-up on floor surrounding dishwasher. Storage closet is cluttered.
      • Conduct a thorough cleaning of the areas indicated above to remove debris and clutter; this prevents pest attraction.
    • Operations and Maintenance/Other
      • Temperature logs not up to date. Last entry on September 9, 2026.
      • Measure and record temperatures of all coolers, freezers, and hot holding units at least once per day. Comments Routine inspection conducted today with operator. All freezers measured -18°C or below. All coolers (except chutney cooler) measured at 4°C or below. All hot holding units measured 60°C or above. High temperature dishwasher 71.7°C at plate level. No signs of pest activity. Test strips for bleach sanitizer available onsite. Follow-up will be conducted on October 6, 2026 or thereafter.

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