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Mount Washington Raven Lodge

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

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Inspection summary

Mount Washington Raven Lodge 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 3 infractions.

None of the 2 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 8 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests 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.

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 9, 2026. For example: Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control

  • 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 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 once on June 12, 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 9, 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.

2 inspections

  1. Follow-Up

    3 infractions

    • Improper Sanitary Facilities
      • Hand sink faucet loose.
      • Investigate and tighten.
    • Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control
      • Back loading door left open- corrected.
      • Keep door closed when not in use to prevent pest entry.
    • Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control
      • Poison bait in premises.
      • Remove immediately. Poison bait traps are not allowed inside food premises. Comments Hand sink clear, sanitary, adequately suppled. Food safety protective temperatures in compliance. Dishwasher final rinse reached at least 50 ppm Cl Glasswasher final rinse reached at least 12.5 ppm Iodine. Sanitizers (DDBSA) measured at correct concentrations. Test strips available. Rodent droppings and dead flies removed. facility general sanitation acceptable. More attention needed for non-food contact high touch surfaces. Increase regular sanitation in these areas.
  2. Routine

    5 infractions

    • Food Not Protected - General
      • Improper stacking in walk-in- corrected
      • Store foods in a manner that prevents contamination.
    • Food Not Protected - General
      • Product past date - discarded.
      • Adhere to the dates listed on products. Follow appropriate First in, First out (FIFO) practices.
    • Improper Sanitary Facilities
      • Front handsink used for non-handwashing purposes-corrected.
      • Handsinks are for handwashing only. Keep clear, sanitary, and adequately supplied.
    • Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control
      • Rodent droppings observed in hard to reach area of establishment (behind, below equipment). Dead files present in front cafe double door cooler.
      • Wash, clean, and disinfect in full. Monitor areas, maintain in sanitary manner.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Glasswasher iodine test strips not present.
      • Locate or purchase. Monitor and record final sanitizing rinse when in operation. Comments Food safety protective temperatures in compliance. Dishwasher final rinse reached at least 50ppm Cl. Note: several cycles were required, air bubbles or weak lines suspected. Were primed several times. Monitor and fix as required. Glasswasher final rinse reached at least 12.5 ppm iodine. Wash, clean, and disinfect facility n full prior to this weekend's event. Maintain in a sanitary condition. Ensure equipment works as per their indented function.

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