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La Frenz Winery

1525 Randolph Rd Penticton BC V2A 8T5 · Tasting Room - Food Service

Official record from Interior Health →

Inspection summary

La Frenz Winery has been inspected 6 times by Interior Health Authority since September 28, 2016. The most recent inspection, on November 29, 2024, found no infractions.

2 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 3, 2020. For example: 3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?

  • 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 September 5, 2017. For example: 5 - Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?

  • 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 October 15, 2019. For example: 6 Are the premises designed and equipped to ensure safe food handling?

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on September 5, 2017. For example: 8 - Are the sanitation procedures (Sanitation Plan) current and available on site?

  • 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 September 28, 2016. For example: Does the operator and appropriate employees hold a valid FOODSAFE certificate?

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.

6 inspections

  1. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  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): The High heat dishwasher is not reaching the required sanitizing temperature. This needs to be corrected ASAP and an email sent stating when it has been corrected.
      • F2.3A Mechanical dishwasher/glasswasher must provide sufficient washing and sanitizing action to remove contamination.
  4. Monitoring

    2 infractions

    • F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
      • Observation(s): Glass washer did Not meet the sanitizing temperature after 3 cycles. The maintenance tech was called. As a temporary measure the double sink in the lunchroom will be used for bleach sanitizing. The sink next to the glass washer needs to be installed ASAP.
      • F2.3A Mechanical dishwasher/glasswasher must provide sufficient washing and sanitizing action to remove contamination.
    • F2.6 Are the premises designed and equipped to ensure safe food handling?
      • Observation(s): The only sink available is the small handwash sink in the tasting room bar, this sink is only for handwashing purposes. A sink is needed in the glass washing room.
  5. Monitoring

    3 infractions

    • F2.3 - Are equipment, food contact surfaces and utensils washed, sanitized and stored in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
      • Observation(s): Dishwasher did Not reach the proper sanitizing temperature. Likely due to the distance from the hot water tank. Sanitizing temperature reached after 3 consecutive washes. Please come up with a plan for a permanent solution.
    • F3.5 - Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?
      • Observation(s): Paper towels were missing. Corrected during inspection.
    • F3.8 - Are the sanitation procedures (Sanitation Plan) current and available on site?
      • F3.8A - Written procedures must include cleaning and sanitizing requirements for the establishment and all equipment and utensils.
  6. Monitoring

    1 infraction

    • Does the operator and appropriate employees hold a valid FOODSAFE certificate?
      • Observation(s): The supervisor has foodsafe and is leaving soon. The new supervisor needs to have foodsafe also.

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