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Mama's Messhouse Cafe

1889 Skeena Drive, Port Edward, V0V 1G0 · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Mama's Messhouse Cafe has been inspected 4 times by Northern Health Authority since May 15, 2025. The most recent inspection, on May 12, 2026, found no infractions.

1 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, Chemicals and toxic substances and Pests.

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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 25, 2025. For example: 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on August 21, 2025. For example: 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on August 21, 2025. For example: 313 - Live animal on the premises, excluding guide animal in approved areas [s. 25(1)]

About this data

These results come from Northern 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.

4 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Unsealed painted cupboards and counters were observed (Public Health Significance): Materials like raw wood will absorb juices and harbour and allow disease causing bacteria to grow. Proper materials and finishing is required to ensure adequate cleaning and sanitizing. .
      • Corrective Action: Refinish surfaces to provide a durable easy to clean surface. Add a food grade sealant, or contact paper to the cupboards. Replace the counter top so it is smooth, durable, and easy to clean. Plans in place to complete this work during the winter shut down.
  3. Routine Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 301 - Critical Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Metal refrigeration unit has a build up of crumbs in the upper left compartment. (Public Health Significance): Contamination of food from contact with objects, people, pests or chemicals can cause serious illness. Maintaining unsanitary conditions allows for the contamination of food and can cause serious illness.
      • Corrective Action: Remove the crumbs, clean and sanitize the refrigeration unit.
    • 302 - Critical Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Operator is using a product that is only a cleaner and not a sanitizer for their tables. (Public Health Significance): Sanitizing solutions must be strong enough to destroy bacteria on surfaces to prevent the contamination of staff, clients or food on contact with the improperly cleaned surface. Only cleaning tables does not effectively sanitize them.
      • Corrective Action: Replace the cleaner with either a 200 ppm solution of bleach or 200 ppm solution of a QUATS, that is a proper sanitizer.
    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Unsealed painted cupboards and counters were observed (Public Health Significance): Materials like raw wood will absorb juices and harbour and allow disease causing bacteria to grow. Proper materials and finishing is required to ensure adequate cleaning and sanitizing.
      • Corrective Action: Refinish surfaces to provide a durable easy to clean surface. Add a food grade sealant, or contact paper to the cupboards. Replace the counter top so it is smooth, durable, and easy to clean.
    • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) Cleaning chemicals are stored with food items. Windex was stored with condiments at time of inspection. (Public Health Significance): Accidental contact, fumes and spills can contaminate foods.
      • Corrective Action: Store all chemicals safely away from food items. Operator moved the Windex to the chemical storage area at time of inspection.
    • 313 - Live animal on the premises, excluding guide animal in approved areas [s. 25(1)]
      • Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) Operator has a dog roaming around the kitchen.
      • Corrective Action: Operator removed the dog from the kitchen at time of inspection. Ensure the dog does not come back into the eating area and do not allow guests to bring in dogs other than certified animals. Clean and sanitize the floors to ensure all dog hair and other messes are removed from the premises.
  4. Initial Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Unsealed painted cupboards and counters were observed (Public Health Significance): Materials like raw wood will absorb juices and harbor and allow disease causing bacteria to grow. Proper materials and finishing is required to ensure adequate cleaning and sanitizing.
      • Corrective Action: Refinish surfaces to provide a durable easy to clean surface. Add a food grade sealent, or contact paper to the cupboards. Replace the counter top so it is smooth, durable, and easy to clean.

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