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La Luce Cafe

109 1701 Powell St, Vancouver BC V5L 5C9 · Food Service Establishment 1

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Details

Google rating
4.7 / 5 (8)

Contact details, hours and reviews from Google Maps

Inspection summary

La Luce Cafe has been inspected 4 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since January 6, 2023. The most recent inspection, on December 12, 2025, found no infractions.

3 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 once on January 3, 2025. For example: All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.

  • 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 January 3, 2025. For example: A Certified food safety training course has been taken by the operator and food handlers of the food service establishment.

About this data

These results come from Vancouver Coastal Health, 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.

4 inspections

  1. Routine

    0 infractions

  2. Routine

    2 infractions

    • A Certified food safety training course has been taken by the operator and food handlers of the food service establishment.
      • No employee present holds a valid FOODSAFE or equivalent certificate while the Owner/Operator is absent.
    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
      • Sanitizing solution is not present or at an improper concentration.
  3. Routine

    0 infractions

  4. Routine

    0 infractions

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Reviews

Reviews provided by Google Maps
  • Vera Choi

    I visited this café and chose their signature menu: the avocado sandwich. The toast was perfectly baked, and the avocado was super fresh. The kick was from the chili flakes! The café has multiple levels, and the second floor feels like an attic... cozy and then for me, it was a place full of creative inspiration. I loved it!🥰 Also staff is very friendly! I'd love to come back again!❤️

  • Tatiana Ortega Meléndez

    An ideal spot to stop by before work. I went at 7 am and left happy. The prosciutto sandwich was delicious, though it would be even better with a more artisanal bread. The guy making the sandwiches is a bit slow, but the result is worth it. Definitely recommended to start the day right.

  • Jessica Joys

    I love their spicy mayo chicken rice bowl. And my boyfriend always order their beef rice bowl everytime we come to this place! Service is very good and food portion is very generous! Will definitely come back 🫶🏻

  • Suzie

    I visited this café because of the great reviews, and I’m so glad I did! It’s such a wonderful place with a welcoming atmosphere, thanks to the kind staff and owner. The iced Americano was refreshing, and the sandwich was even better than the popular Isaac Toast from Korea. Absolutely delicious! The café has two floors with spacious seating and large windows, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a sunny day. I’d love to come back next time to try the coffee with some sweet desserts. If you’re looking for a quiet, spacious, and cozy café, I highly recommend this place!

  • Huini Ge

    This amazing cafe is amazing! The owner and her mom are so kind and friendly :) They were so thoughtful! They saw our dog and even gave him a bowl of water. The food is so flavourful with nice presentation. ❤️ Their croissants are made in house too! We highly recommend it!

  • Vera Choi

    I visited this café and chose their signature menu: the avocado sandwich. The toast was perfectly baked, and the avocado was super fresh. The kick was from the chili flakes! …

  • Tatiana Ortega Meléndez

    An ideal spot to stop by before work. I went at 7 am and left happy. The prosciutto sandwich was delicious, though it would be even better with a more artisanal bread. The guy making the sandwiches is a bit slow, but the result is worth it. Definitely recommended to start the day right.

  • Jessica Joys

    I love their spicy mayo chicken rice bowl. And my boyfriend always order their beef rice bowl everytime we come to this place! Service is very good and food portion is very generous! Will definitely come back 🫶🏻 …

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