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Sprout Plant Based Eatery

569 Ward St Nelson BC V1L 1S9 · Restaurant - Food Service

Inspection summary

Sprout Plant Based Eatery has been inspected 5 times by Interior Health Authority since February 4, 2019. The most recent inspection, on January 13, 2026, found no infractions.

4 of 5 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 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 once on May 30, 2023. For example: 2 Are proper temperature controls maintained to ensure safe storage and display of foods?

  • 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 May 30, 2023. For example: 3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?

  • 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 May 30, 2023. For example: 6 Are the premises designed and equipped to ensure safe food handling?

  • 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 May 30, 2023. For example: 3 Are written food handling procedures (Food Safety Plan) current and available on site?

About this data

These results come from Interior 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.

5 inspections

  1. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  3. Monitoring

    4 infractions

    • F1.2 Are proper temperature controls maintained to ensure safe storage and display of foods?
      • Observation(s): 1.) Shelf cooler was not functioning sufficiently to keep potentially hazardous (sprouts, beans, tofu) food at or below 4 degrees C. Food temperature measured to be 17 degrees, which could allow for dangerous growth of bacterial species or toxin production, especially over time. 2.) Walk in cooler ambient temperature was measured to be 13 degrees C, which is higher than the required 4 degrees Celsius. 3.) Some foods were stored at ambient temperatures, measuring product temperatures higher than 4 degrees Celsius.
    • F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
      • Observation(s): More frequent cleaning of surfaces needed so as to remove food debris, oils and residue (ie. filth). This includes handles of appliances and working surfaces as well as behind and underneath equipment.
    • F2.6 Are the premises designed and equipped to ensure safe food handling?
      • Observation(s): Fluorescent bulb fixture should have a cover or individual sleeve covers to reduce risk of broken glass or mercury vapours in event of breakage.
    • F3.3 Are written food handling procedures (Food Safety Plan) current and available on site?
      • Observation(s): Written records of critical control points, monitoring steps and corrective actions should be available and in practice.
  4. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  5. Monitoring

    0 infractions

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