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Menbow Ramen Express

3147 Douglas Street, FC6, Victoria, BC, V8Z 6E3 · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

Menbow Ramen Express has been inspected 2 times by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) since June 1, 2026. The most recent inspection, on June 10, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 2 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Pests.

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 once on June 1, 2026. For example: Critical Inadequate Cooling & Refrigerated Storage of Potentially Hazardous Food(s)

  • 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 June 1, 2026. For example: Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control

  • 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 June 1, 2026. For example: Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment

  • 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 June 1, 2026. For example: Operations and Maintenance/Other

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.

2 inspections

  1. Follow-Up

    0 infractions

  2. Routine

    4 infractions

    • Critical Inadequate Cooling & Refrigerated Storage of Potentially Hazardous Food(s)
      • One large container of chicken karaage was found being stored at room temperature on top of standing freezer. Chicken was not actively being used. Internal temperature measured 25°C.
      • Staff indicated karaage had been stored at room temperature for 4-5 hours. Staff discarded the one large container of chicken karaage at the time of inspection. Corrected during inspection. Store cold potentially hazardous foods at or below 4°C. Discard foods that are stored in the danger zone between 4°C-60°C for more than 2 hours.
    • Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control
      • Many rodent droppings were found in the following areas: (1) left-hand side beside the back handsink, (2) on left-hand side beside the mop sink, and (3) beside the back employee entrance next to the under-counter cooler.
      • Remove rodent droppings from locations indicated above. Clean and sanitizer affected areas with sanitizing solution.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Debris build-up located underneath shelving units in the walk-in cooler.
      • Complete a thorough cleaning of the location indicated above to remove debris build-up; this prevents potential food contamination and attraction of pests.
    • Operations and Maintenance/Other
      • Temperature logs not up to date. Last recording was on May 8, 2026.
      • Maintain daily temperature logs for all coolers are freezers on the premises. Comments Routine inspection conducted today. All coolers measured -4°C or below. All freezers measured -18°C or below. Handsink fully equipped. Quats sanitizer measured 200ppm, confirmed with quats test strips. High temperature dishwasher measured 74.2°C at plate level (final rinse temperature). All hot holding units measured 60°C or above.

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