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Riwaaz Sweets

50 Burnside Road West, 7, Victoria, BC, V9A 1B5 · Food Premises

Official record from Island Health →

Inspection summary

Riwaaz Sweets has been inspected 2 times by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) since July 14, 2026. The most recent inspection, on August 20, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

None of the 2 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 5 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 3 times on August 20, 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 August 20, 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 once on July 14, 2026. For example: Operations and Maintenance/Other

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. Routine

    4 infractions

    • Food Not Protected - General
      • Bowls were observed stacked on top of food inserts in the preparation table cooler.
      • This violation was corrected. Staff unstacked food items during the inspection. Do not stack bowls and containers of food, to prevent potential contamination.
    • Food Not Protected - General
      • Metal bowls were being stored directly inside flour storage containers. Bowls were being used as scoops and were completely submerged.
      • This violation was corrected. Staff removed the bowls and moved them to the sink for warewashing. Ensure that scoops with handles are being used instead of metal bowls. Store scoops in a separate container when not being used, to prevent the risk of potential food contamination.
    • Food Not Protected - General
      • Multiple food items inside the coolers were being stored uncovered.
      • This violation was corrected at the time of the inspection. Staff covered all food items with food-grade plastic wrap. Store foods covered with food-grade plastic wrap or with lids at all times to prevent potential contamination.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • A build-up of food debris is observed in the following areas: on the shelving of the cooler closest to the kitchen entrance; on the floors of the food preparation area; on the handles of all coolers and freezers.
      • Clean and remove the debris from all the areas indicated. Send a photo to the Environmental Health Officer via e-mail, of the areas that have been cleaned and are free of debris, by August 26, 2026. Comments A routine inspection was conducted today. All coolers measure 4°C or lower. The freezer measures -18°C or lower. The hot holding unit measures 60°C or higher. Temperature logs are up to date. The hand sink is fully equipped. A three-compartment sink is available for warewashing. Bleach surface sanitizer measures 100 ppm. There are no signs of pest activity. At least one employee is FOODSAFE Level 1-certified. NOTE: Bleach surface sanitizer is now being used instead of QUATS. Obtain new chlorine sanitizer test strips. Send a photo of the new test strips to the Environmental Health Officer via e-mail by August 26, 2026.
  2. Initial

    1 infraction

    • Operations and Maintenance/Other
      • No quats test onsite for monitoring surface and sanitizer concentrations.
      • Purchase and have quats test strips onsite. Comments Initial inspection conducted today. All coolers measured at 4°C or less and freezer measured at -18°C or less. Temperature logs available. Floor plans matched facility layout. Three compartment sink available for warewashing. Three compartment sink bleach sanitizer measured at 50-100 ppm. Quats surface sanitizer measured 200 ppm. Sanitizer logs available. No signs of pest activity. Hand sink fully equipped with hot and cold water, liquid soap, and paper towel. Food Safety plan and Sanitation plan onsite and up to date. Hard copy of valid FoodSafe Level 1 certificate onsite. Approval to operate granted subject to operator sending photo of Quats test strips to EHO by July 15, 2026.

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