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Thay Tea

1627 Peninsula Road, A, Ucluelet, BC, V0R 3A0 · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

Thay Tea has been inspected 2 times by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) since September 15, 2026. The most recent inspection, on September 21, 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 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing.

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 15, 2026. For example: Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils

  • 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 15, 2026. For example: Food Safety Plan/Sanitation Plan

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

    3 infractions

    • Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils
      • Bleach surface sanitizer had no detectable concentration (0ppm). Staff stated the bottle was prepared "couple months ago".
      • Staff refreshed the solution to register at 100ppm chlorine residuals. Moving forward, take the following action: 1. Purchase a new bleach solution bottle (5.25-6%). 2. Refresh the sanitizer spray bottles daily. 1/2 tsp bleach per 1 litre of water. 3. Test the concentration every time the solution is made. It must be between 100-200ppm chlorine residuals. 4. Record the readings in the logs (along with temperature). This holds staff accountable on daily sanitation needs.
    • Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils
      • There's no test strips onsite with quats sanitizer. Chlorine test strips were available for the bleach sanitizer; however, the expiration date was: August 2021.
      • Take the following actions: 1. Purchase quats and chlorine test strips. 2. Use the test strips every time a solution is prepared. 3. Ensure to track the expiration, and use if well before the date. 4. Have the strips ready for checks in future inspections.
    • Food Safety Plan/Sanitation Plan
      • Temperature logs were not being completed regularly. The only logs onsite were for August and March 2026. The current month is September.
      • Take the following actions: 1. Print additional template logs. Island Health template will be emailed. 2. Record the temperatures for all coolers/freezer/hot holding twice daily. 3. Have them ready for review in future inspections. Comments Routine inspection conducted. Action items: - Shelving storage has fallen tea debris. Ensure to regularly sweep and clean the surfaces to prevent build-up and an attractant for pests. - Replace the bleach sanitizer daily. If using quat sanitizer, replace the solution every couple days. Staff mentioned it being replaced one time a month. - Submit the application form to amend details on the current owner (if the same 1/2 persons). Please note that if the owner is completely different from the original, the health operating permit is not transferable and requires a separate full application from the new owner. Comments: - All hand sink equipped with hot/cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towels. - 2-compartment sink equipped with hot/cold running water and two plugs. 2-sink method signage posted on the wall above. - High temperature dishwasher registered at 72.6°C after final rinse. - All cooler units registered around 4°C: upright (3.2-5.9°C); undercounter (0.1°C). - All freezer units registered around -18°C: upright (-17.8°C); ice cream (-18.8°C); beverage/milk (3.4°C). - Both freezer and cooler units are equipped with inside thermometers. - Hot holding soup unit registered: 61.9°C. - Staff onsite with valid FOODSAFE certification. Expiration date: January 27, 2031. - Permit to operate is posted in a visible location.

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