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Nature's Way Farm

4905 Darcy Road, Courtenay, BC, V9J 1R5 · Food Premises

Official record from Island Health →

Inspection summary

Nature's Way Farm has been inspected 2 times by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) since June 25, 2026. The most recent inspection, on July 10, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 2 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: 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.

  • 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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 10, 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 25, 2026. For example: Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on June 25, 2026. For example: Food Safety Plan/Sanitation Plan

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

    1 infraction

    • Food Not Protected - General
      • Outstanding. Case of unlablelled bottles with mouldy product still present - corrected and discarded.
      • All foods on premises must be fit for human consumption. Ensure foods are labelled. Comments Follow-up inspection. Corrected from previous inspection: Debris and grime removed. Good. Maintain facility in a sanitary condition. Updated list and pH/aW results received.
  2. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Food Not Protected - General
      • Case of unlabelled bottles (syrup?) in refrigeration unit. Product was mould. Operator unsure what product was.
      • Discard. Ensure all foods on premises are fit for human consumption. Ensure foods are labelled.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Build up of debris and grime in the hard-to-reach areas of establishment.
      • Wash, clean, and sanitize facility in full. Complete in 2 weeks.
    • Food Safety Plan/Sanitation Plan
      • Provide an updated list of products. Provide copies of your lab test pH or aW results (operator stated they had copies, to forward to EHO). Provide Food Safety plans for you jams. Complete in 2 weeks. Comments Handsink clear, sanitary, adequately supplied. Food safety protective temperatures in compliance. Dishwasher final rinse reached at least 71°C at the plate.

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