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Powell Place

329 Powell St, Vancouver BC V6A 1G4 · Food Service Establishment 1

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3.3 / 5 (13)

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Inspection summary

Powell Place has been inspected 14 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since September 16, 2015. The most recent inspection, on February 25, 2026, found no infractions.

6 of 14 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Protecting food from contamination and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 11, 2023. For example: Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 27, 2017. For example: Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.

  • 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 July 4, 2023. For example: All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 11, 2023. For example: A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 11, 2024. For example: Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.

About this data

These results come from Vancouver Coastal Health, 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.

14 inspections

  1. Routine

    0 infractions

  2. Routine

    0 infractions

  3. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
      • Premises is not in adequate repair or in sanitary condition.
  4. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
      • Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
    • A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
  6. Routine

    4 infractions

    • The Permit to Operate a food service establishment is valid and is posted in a conspicuous location.
      • Permit to Operate is not posted in a conspicuous location.
    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
      • Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
    • A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
      • Sanitizer levels are not being monitored and recorded.
      • Test strips are not available to monitor sanitizer level.
  7. Routine

    0 infractions

  8. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
  9. Routine

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
      • Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
  11. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
      • Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
    • Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
      • Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
  12. Routine

    0 infractions

  13. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
      • Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
  14. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
      • Food is not protected from contamination during transportation, display, storage or preparation.
    • An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.

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Reviews

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  • Lily Miles

    It is one of the best all women shelters I've been to. U share a decent sized bedroom with one other girl and get one tall size locker to put your stuff in that comes with a lock so u don't need to buy one. You're allowed three big bags of stuff in the room. They provide two meals a day plus have breakfast day and night You are allowed to cook your own meals and there's a fridge for your food you buy of your own. They also have a clothing donation room and always up to date on event flyers about what's going on in the city and useful information to help us with whatever we're needing. The staff are kind and caring. Not to bossy with the rules which is good and they do there best to take care of our needs right away. There is a laundry machine to. Plus 3 or 4 bathrooms on the 2nd and 3rd floor and one big bathroom on the first floor where the lunch tables are. They have harm reduction supplies and let you smoke whatever you want in the courtyard outside and on each floor of the building has a smoking area outside. For being a shelter I pretty much love it here.

  • L “P3N” B

    The sum of my experience at Powell Place is how some staff, like the morning shift, didn't seem aware or believed that there are profound differences between deaf culture & hearing culture/societal expectations. To prevent further incidents like what happened to me, staff would benefit from attending workshops/training about Deaf culture & what behaviors it might appear as. Hopefully, that will help make Powell Place be more understanding and inclusive towards Deaf people with/without trauma. ------ As for myself, if I had to return to the shelter down the road? Then I only hope I'll be able to show staff who I really am & get on the right foot. I hate knowing my deafness already things harder for workers, but I'm also a human being. I MUST live my life this way, essentially being a hinderance anywhere I go.

  • Nicole Jinn

    Do NOT recommend this place AT ALL to any #ActuallyAutistic individual who is homeless or at the risk of being homeless - staff at this place are ONLY there to #Discriminate against #ActuallyAutistic #homeless individuals! #Discrimination #AutismRejection #BehaviourControl #ABA

  • Kayla L Fox

    The staff here are pretty amazing and very supportive and understanding of ones issues....awesome place

  • Nadia “Skin” Joseph

    I wish I was there again right now

  • Marshall M

    Cool place

  • Mercedes Brietzke

    They were helpful when I needed a place. They provide good food and it's relatively low barrier. They have rules about how many nights you may stay away before losing your bed. Unfortunately I came back and hour over the limit and they told me I lost my bed. I was pregnant at the time and they did not give me back any of my belongings including an electric scooter, expensive sunglasses that were gifted to me from a friend and all my personal items, clothing, phone etc. I understand that there are rules and I had to lose my bed but I feel like they could have given exception since it was only an hour and it was quite awful that I got left with absolutely no belongings. I've heard of many other women losing everything they owned after losing their bed. If you stay here, make sure you keep your curfew.

  • Erzsebet Vargus (Erz)
  • Lily Miles

    It is one of the best all women shelters I've been to. U share a decent sized bedroom with one other girl and get one tall size locker to put your stuff in that comes with a lock so u don't need to buy one. You're allowed three big bags of …

  • L “P3N” B

    The sum of my experience at Powell Place is how some staff, like the morning shift, didn't seem aware or believed that there are profound differences between deaf culture & hearing culture/societal expectations. …

  • Nicole Jinn

    Do NOT recommend this place AT ALL to any #ActuallyAutistic individual who is homeless or at the risk of being homeless - staff at this place are ONLY there to #Discriminate against #ActuallyAutistic #homeless individuals! #Discrimination #AutismRejection #BehaviourControl #ABA

  • Kayla L Fox

    The staff here are pretty amazing and very supportive and understanding of ones issues....awesome place

  • Nadia “Skin” Joseph

    I wish I was there again right now

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