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Paul's Bakery

3840 Broadway Avenue, Smithers, V0J 2N0 · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Paul's Bakery has been inspected 4 times by Northern Health Authority since April 26, 2024. The most recent inspection, on April 24, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 8 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 7 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 12, 2026. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 12, 2026. For example: 301 - Critical Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 12, 2026. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • 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 March 12, 2026. For example: 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]

  • 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 April 26, 2024. For example: 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]

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. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: TO make sure all dust, debris and unknown bacterial residue from the walk-in cooler fans to prevent cross-contamination of airborne particles contacting food products.
      • Corrective Action: Operator to remove and thorough clean the walking cooler fans.
    • 209 - Repeat Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: All food products within the facility are at least 15 cm (6 inches) from the ground to prevent direct contamination with people, pests and cleaning products, and permit the thorough cleaning of floor surfaces.
      • Corrective Action: Make sure all the food products are kept at lest 15cm above the ground level
    • 209 - Repeat Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Observed numerous scoops left in bulk dried products for ongoing use such as, flour, cornmeal, sesame seeds, bulk flour ingredient bins, (Public Health Significance) Improper scoops and scoop storage exposes items to bare hand contact and potential contamination.
      • Corrective Action: Store scoops so that foods are not exposed to the handles or bare hand contact. Store food scoops in a sanitary manner and clean and sanitize them regularly.
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Foods were left uncovered and open to contamination. (Public Health significance) - Contamination of food from contact with objects, people, pests or chemicals can cause serious illness.
      • Corrective Action: Cover or otherwise protect all foods from airborne contaminants, drips from raw foods, and contact with objects and staff
    • 301 - Critical Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Observed multiple racks and baking equipment used for food preparation and food product cooling, storage and transfer within the facility to have a build up of old food debris, dust and grime at time of inspection. Accumulated food debris, grime, and dirt can permit the cross-contamination of food products resulting in potential food borne illness and permit a food source for pests to enter and harbour within the food premises.
      • Corrective Action: Operator to remove old food debris, dust and grime from metal racks and baking equipment / utensils within the facility, then thoroughly clean and sanitize the surfaces to reduce the risk of cross-contamination which can result in potential food borne illness.
    • 301 - Critical Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Observed old grease and old food debris from the industrial fryer and the fryer hood ventilation to permit the adequate removal of frying vapours. Accumulated grease can pose a potential fire hazard and must be cleaned and maintained in a sanitary condition.
      • Corrective Action: Environmental health officer recommends utilizing a professional ventilation cleaning service to adequately remove accumulated grease from the equipment and ventilation surfaces.
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Evidence of mice; droppings were noted in the facility. (Public Health Significance) Observed rodent feces on the floor behind the industrial fryer and perpendicular racks for utensil storage, on the floors next to the wall within the flour storage area and within the chemical storage cabinet bottom shelf within the employee washroom. Rodents and other pests may cross contaminate foods and surfaces or contaminate human food with feces and urine, carry parasites and other diseases.
      • Corrective Action: Remove any pest attractants such as food and water, eliminate access to the building and routes they use inside. Trap and remove the pests. The use of a professional pest control operator is recommended. Clean and sanitize area where droppings are located and monitor situation.
    • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: Cleaning chemicals are stored with food items. (Public Health significance) - Accidental contact, fumes and spills can contaminate foods.
      • Corrective Action: Store all chemicals safely away from food items.
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) Observed various implements used a scoops left in flour, chocolate baking powder and icing sugar food products at time of inspection. (Public Health Significance) Improper scoops and scoop storage exposes items to bare hand contact and potential contamination. Observed operator remove scoops from ingredient bins and place implements in a container to be washed, sanitized and dried at time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action: Operator to store scoops so that foods are not exposed to the handles or bare hand contact. Store food scoops in a sanitary manner and clean and sanitize them regularly.
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Observed tubular florescent lights without plastic safety casings over the packaging food preparation area. Broken glass from the lighting source without safety covers / casings permit a direct physical hazard of glass contamination into food products.
      • Corrective Action: Operator to purchase and install safety coverings / casings on tubular florescent lights within the packaging area and / or install new light fixtures equipped with safety coverings and / or casings to reduce the potential risk of glass contaminating food products.
  4. Routine Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) A valid permit was not posted in a conspicuous location.
      • Corrective Action: Staff immediately put the valid permit in a conspicuous location.
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Bread stored in the walk-in freezer were placed on the ground. (Public Health significance) – food items not stored 15cm (6 inches) off the floor are subjected to contamination from sewage, waste, pest or chemicals that can cause illnesses.
      • Corrective Action: All food items or food contacting equipment should be stored at least 15cm (6 in.) off the ground.
    • 301 - Critical Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris remained in a meat slicer. (Public Health significance) - food debris could promote the growth of bacteria and subsequently contaminate foods, potentially causing food-borne illnesses.
      • Corrective Action: Operator to clean and sanitize the meat slicer thoroughly, ensuring no food debris is remained.
    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back door of the premises was not kept tightly closed, leaving gaps large enough to allow pest entry. Food debris found in the canvas covered oven, potentially attracting pest harbourage. (Public Health significance) – premises should prevent the entry and harbourage of pest, which could result in food contamination.
      • Corrective Action: Operator to seal the gap between the door and the door frame. Operator to clean the food debris in the oven.

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