Mama Tina's Spice House
1412 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 2G1 · Food Premises
Inspection summary
Mama Tina's Spice House has been inspected once by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), on July 29, 2026. The most recent inspection, on July 29, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct food-handling risks.
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.
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 July 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
- Initial
1 infraction
- Improper Sanitary Facilities
- No hot water is available at handwashing sink and two-compartment sink. Hot water must be supplied at all times.
- Please connect the sinks to hot water tank in 30 days. Comments Initial inspection was conducted due to change of ownership. Handwashing sink and two-compartment sink were in place. Cold water, liquid soap, and paper towel were available. Please ensure hand sink and washroom are equipped with supplies. Bleach was available for sanitizing surfaces. Please obtain chlorine test strips to verify concentration of chlorine to be at 100ppm. Cooler temperatures measured at or below 4°C. Freezer temperatures measured at or below -18°C. Please obtain thermometer for monitoring refrigeration temperature, including displayed thermometer at freezer/refrigerator. Temperature log template was provided. Pest traps were in place. General sanitation was good. Please monitor pest activity and remove mice droppings if identified. Identify holes or pest entry points, and seal the holes when necessary. Facility was approved for the sale of pre-packaged food items. Facility was granted health approval to operate. No onsite food preparation is allowed unless three-compartment sink is in place and hot water is supplied to the sinks.
- Improper Sanitary Facilities
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