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Loam Bistro

230 Esplanade W, North Vancouver BC V7M 1A4 · Food Service Establishment 1

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Details

Google rating
4.6 / 5 (8)

Opening hours

  • Friday9 AM–3:30 PM
  • Monday9 AM–3:30 PM
  • Saturday9 AM–3:30 PM
  • Sunday9 AM–3:30 PM
  • Thursday9 AM–3:30 PM
  • Tuesday9 AM–3:30 PM
  • Wednesday9 AM–3:30 PM

Contact details, hours and reviews from Google Maps

Inspection summary

Loam Bistro has been inspected 10 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since August 23, 2024. The most recent inspection, on August 4, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

5 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 8 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Protecting food from contamination and 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.

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on August 4, 2026. For example: Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 31, 2026. For example: Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.

  • 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 2 times on July 31, 2026. For example: The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 4, 2026. For example: Operator of a food service establishment has approved written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the 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.

10 inspections

  1. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
    • Operator of a food service establishment has approved written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
      • Sanitizer levels are not being monitored and recorded.
  2. Routine

    6 infractions

    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
      • Food is stored in a manner that promotes cross contamination.
    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
      • Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
      • The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
      • Equipment, utensils and/or food contact surfaces are not maintained in a manner that prevents contamination.
      • Sanitizing solution is not present or at an improper concentration.
      • Wiping cloths are not clean, restricted in use and/or stored in approved sanitizing solution.
    • Operator of a food service establishment has developed, maintained, and followed approved written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur.
      • Temperature records are not being used to monitor critical limits.
    • Operator of a food service establishment has approved written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
      • Sanitizer levels are not being monitored and recorded.
      • Procedures in the sanitation plan are not being followed.
  3. Routine

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  5. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
      • Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
  6. Routine

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
  8. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
      • Food is not protected from contamination during transportation, display, storage or preparation.
    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
  9. Routine

    0 infractions

  10. Routine

    0 infractions

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Reviews

Reviews provided by Google Maps
  • Evelyn W

    Here’s the English translation of your review: A cozy dopamine-boosting little café I’ve saved for ages— Perfect for brunch on a nice day. Tried two less popular dishes and both turned out delicious. 🌟 LOBSTER TARRAGON BENEDICT Plenty of lobster meat with a rich buttery flavor. Not too much hollandaise, so it’s not greasy at all—actually pairs really well. The salad comes with strawberries and orange—the whole plate is just tasty. 🌟 PROSCIUTTO & HOT HONEY SANDWICH This prosciutto burrata focaccia sandwich is so good! The bread is nicely toasted on the outside, and inside there’s peach and homemade hot honey. Sweet and savory—such a pleasant surprise. ☕️ HOJICHA LATTE ☕️ SOY CAPPUCCINO The drinks were pretty average, nothing special. And I love that they take reservations in advance 🥹 Street parking is easy too. Just a short walk after the meal and you’re at Earnest. 📍 Loam Bistro

  • Celia Lau

    Today, I planned to visit Shipyard but wanted to avoid the big chain restaurants. I stumbled upon this gem on Google and made an easy online reservation. It is just a 6-minute walk from the Lonsdale Quay Seabus Terminal. My son ordered the CLOUD LEMONADE, a featured item on the August menu, and the GRILLED CHEESE SLOPPY JOES. I opted for the UBE & HALLOUMI BOWL, another August feature. We were newcomers, so we did not have high expectations. The cafe is cozy and small, with a few outdoor seating options for those with furry friends. The food presentation was fantastic. My dish looked vibrant and delicious. I just wished the ube hummus had more ube flavour. I will definitely return next time I am in North Vancouver to try more of their menu.

  • Debra Miller

    Cute and cozy atmosphere. Good coffee and great food. We had the latkes and the avocado croast and the pistachio mocha and the lobster Mac n cheese and an iced strawberry matcha. Everyone was very pleased with their food!

  • N C

    We walked by this place today, and it looked cute, so we decided to give it a try. We were seated and served by Joy, who was wonderful! She was friendly, efficient and really helped us with the menu, describing the dishes and providing great recommendations. We ended up ordering the truffle omelette and the lobster benedict. Both were delicious, but that lobster benedict was the star. We would definitely come back to try the other dishes and recommend it to our friends!

  • C. C

    The atmosphere is nice, but the space is quite small and the food is on the pricey side. The Eggs Benedict was pretty good, but the potato latkas were very average and not worth the price. The coffee was excellent.

  • Evelyn W

    Here’s the English translation of your review: A cozy dopamine-boosting little café I’ve saved for ages— …

  • Celia Lau

    Today, I planned to visit Shipyard but wanted to avoid the big chain restaurants. I stumbled upon this gem on Google and made an easy online reservation. It is just a 6-minute walk from the Lonsdale Quay Seabus Terminal. …

  • Debra Miller

    Cute and cozy atmosphere. Good coffee and great food. We had the latkes and the avocado croast and the pistachio mocha and the lobster Mac n cheese and an iced strawberry matcha. Everyone was very pleased with their food!

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