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Qualicum Foods, Chinese Kitchen

705 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K 1T3 · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

Qualicum Foods, Chinese Kitchen has been inspected once by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), on June 22, 2026. The most recent inspection, on June 22, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 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 on June 22, 2026. For example: Food Not Protected - General

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.

1 inspection

  1. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Food Not Protected - General
      • The door of the walk-in freezer was left open. Formation of ice was observed above the door of the walk-in freezer, on food boxes inside the freezer, and on the floor of the freezer.
      • Please keep the door of the walk-in freezer closed as much as possible. Also, remove the ice and repair the unit to prevent ice from forming.
    • Food Not Protected - General
      • There was dust collected on the fan cover in the walk-in cooler and cooked foods were cooling openly and directly in the direction of air flow.
      • Please clean the fan cover and cover the containers. Correct immediately. Comments Notes & Comments: - Handwashing station had hot/cold water, soap in dispenser, and paper towel in dispense. - Food contact surfaces were smooth, non-absorbent, and easy to clean. Cleaning and sanitizing were done between tasks. - Shelves in the shared walk-in cooler were organized. Food boxes were stored at least 15 cm above the floor. Vegetables were stored above raw meat. The temperature measured was 4°C or below. - Line cooler was at 4°C or below. Raw meat was stored separately from cooked or ready to eat food items. - Temperature logs were available for review and updated daily. - Surface thermometer and probe thermometer were available for use. - Hot-holding was at 60°C or above. Thawing is done in a cooling unit. - Dry storage shelves were organized, and food containers/ bags were covered. - Foods were obtained from approved sources. There was no change in the menu or menu items. - Potable water source is from the city. Sewerage is connected to the city pipes and functioning properly. - Quats concentration in the cleaning buckets was at least 200 ppm. Cleaning rags were changed every two hours or as needed. - Gloves were changed between tasks, and handwashing was observed before wearing gloves. - Single-use containers were food-grade. Left overs were reduced for clearing on the same day or disposed. - The shared dishwasher had a temperature of 74.3°C at plate. A 3-compartment sink was also available for ware-washing. Vent hood has a cleaning schedule of twice a year. - Floors, walls, and ceiling were in good repairs. Floors were clean and free of litter. Lighting was sufficiently bright to detect dirt and spills. - Food safety plan and sanitation plan were available onsite. Food safe certificates were non-expiring. - Hair restraints were used. No ill staff present. Uniforms were clean. No jewelry observed on food-handlers. - Cleaning chemicals were stored separately from food items. Garbage can was well contained and not overflow. - Permit was prominently displayed in the food preparation area. - No pest issue observed. Pest management agency is contracted by the facility.

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