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Mount Washington Cafeteria

1 Strathcona Parkway, Courtenay, BC, V9J 1L0 · Food Premises

Official record from Island Health →

Inspection summary

Mount Washington Cafeteria has been inspected 2 times by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) since June 12, 2026. The most recent inspection, on July 9, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 2 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Protecting food from contamination.

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 June 12, 2026. For example: Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils

  • 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 once on June 12, 2026. For example: Food Not Protected - General

  • 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 5 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 9, 2026. For example: Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment

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

    2 infractions

    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Deep clean completed, facility sanitation has improved since last inspection. Build-up remaining in fans and hood vent.
      • Remove. regularly maintain in sanitary manner.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Ongoing due to winter season deadline, not assessed: Some "deli-style" cutting boards are worn.
      • Replace. Complete prior to the winter season. Comments Hand sinks clear, sanitary, adequately supplied. Food safety protective temperatures in compliance. Dishwasher final rinse reached at least 50 ppm Cl. Sanitizer DDBSA) measured at correct concentration. Organize, wash, clean, and sanitize the Cafe Bar prior to reuse.
  2. Routine

    5 infractions

    • Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils
      • No Sanitizer detected in dishwasher final rinse - corrected. Final rinse reached at least 50 ppm Cl
      • Wash, clean, and sanitize all items that were put through the dishwasher for the day. Monitor dishwasher and take corrective action as required.
    • Food Not Protected - General
      • Products past date - discarded.
      • Adhere to the dates on product. Ensure to follow proper FIFO inventory management.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Build-up of debris, grease, and grime in general and hard to reach areas of facility.
      • Wash, clean, and sanitize facility in full.. Complete in 1 week. Notify EHO when completed.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Build-up of debris, grease, and grim in general and hard to reach areas of meat slicer and potato slicer- corrected.
      • Operator stated these items are infrequently used and will be placed in storage. Store in a sanitary manner.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Some deli-style cutting boards worn.
      • Replace Complete prior to winter season. Comments Handsinks clear, adequately supplied. Lighting has been upgraded - good. Food safety protective temperatures in compliance. Reviewed flooring for Cafe bar. Renovations are being planned. Keep EHO up to date. Follow above corrective action for #108. Wash, clean, and sanitize facility within 1 week. Ensure equipment works as per their intended purpose(s).

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