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Szechuan Province Restaurant

853 Caledonia Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8T 1E6 · Food Premises

Official record from Island Health →

Inspection summary

Szechuan Province Restaurant has been inspected 2 times by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) since September 28, 2026. The most recent inspection, on October 5, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 2 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

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.

  • 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 2 times on September 28, 2026. For example: Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils

  • 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 once on September 28, 2026. For example: Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control

  • 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 on September 28, 2026. For example: Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment

  • 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 September 28, 2026. For example: Food Safety Plan/Sanitation Plan

  • 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 September 28, 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. Follow-Up

    0 infractions

  2. Routine

    7 infractions

    • Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils
      • Bleach sanitizer spray bottle below 10 ppm chlorine. Sanitizer bottle must be maintained at 200 ppm chlorine.
      • Operator prepared fresh solution at 200 ppm chlorine. Use test strips to verify concentration daily.
    • Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils
      • Dishwasher sanitizer measured below 10 ppm chlorine. Dishwasher sanitizer must be between 50-100 ppm chlorine to effectively sanitize.
      • Operator refilled a sanitizer jug and primed the machine, machine sanitizing at 50 ppm chlorine after running the dishwasher for four times.
    • Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control
      • Some rodent droppings observed on top of dishwasher and in dry storage area. Openings on walls observed behind dishwasher behind freezer.
      • Clean areas affected by rodent droppings and sanitize with one part bleach and ten parts water. Seal any openings with metal sheet and steel wool. Increase pest control service frequency.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Cutting board heavily grooved and not easily cleanable.
      • Resurface/replace chopping board to prevent cross contamination.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Grease and grime observed throughout the facility.
      • Deep cleaning required for sides of counters, flooring below cookline, and top of dishwasher. Sanitize dish pit with bleach solution to remove black mold like growth.
    • Food Safety Plan/Sanitation Plan
      • No daily temperature log available.
      • Record refrigeration temperatures and sanitizer concentration daily.
    • Operations and Maintenance/Other
      • No valid operating permit displayed.
      • Operator to contact island health office to pay overdue fees for 2026/27 health operating permit. Comments Routine inspection conducted. Hand sink fully supplied. Coolers at 4°C or less and freezer at -18°C or less. FoodSafe certified staff onsite. Public washrooms in sanitary condition.

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