The Butchart Gardens - The Blue Poppy Restaurant

800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC, V8M 1J8 · Food Premises

2 inspections

1. Follow-UpMay 29, 2026

   0 infractions

2. RoutineMay 20, 2026

   5 infractions

   • Critical Food Not Protected From Contamination - Other Sources
     • Observed a spray bottle of bleach sanitizer in the bakery area, label listed 1500 ppm and measured >200 ppm.
     • Corrected on site, bottle was remade and measured 100 ppm. Check and record the bleach sanitizer daily (purchase chlorine test strips if necessary) so that it is maintained at 100 - 200 ppm at all times. Over 200 ppm the sanitizer is no longer 'no rinse' and the chlorine bleach will remain on the surface and can get onto the food if it were to contact the surface. 100 - 200 ppm bleach can be made up by adding 0.5 - 1 tsp (2.5 - 5 ml) of bleach to 1 litre of water.
   • Food Not Protected - General
     • Observed build up of food debris on the milk crates used to store the clean gelato buckets lids, and chocolate splatter on the containers and lids as well.
     • Corrected on site, the crates and lids were cleaned and sanitized. Monitor and clean the milk crates as needed so the milk crates used for lid storage are kept clean. Protect the clean lids and crates during gelato making to avoid food splatter getting onto clean utensils and storage bins.
   • Food Not Protected - General
     • Observed uncovered cooked cooled risotto on pans in the bakery cooler.
     • Corrected on site, the pans of risotto were covered. Cover foods once they have finished cooling, as unprotected exposure can result in dirt and debris getting onto the food.
   • Food Not Protected - General
     • The left door hinge for the basement ice machine was observed to have a rusted washer or another metal part underneath the screw.
     • Replace the rusted part and clean and sanitize the rust off any other affected piece of the ice machine door hinge by May 27, 2026. Email the EHO a photo once complete.
   • Operations and Maintenance/Other
     • The QUAT sanitizer test paper by the QUAT dispenser expired on April 30, 2026.
     • Corrected on site, the QUAT test paper was replaced with test paper that expires on Jan 1, 2027. Comments Routine Inspection Conducted Today - All hand sinks fully stocked with soap, paper towel, hot and cold water - High temp dishwasher for ware washing, measured 74.8C at plate level - High temp pan washer for pans and large buckets, measured 182F at the manifold - QUAT sanitizer for surfaces, all bottles and dispenser measured 300 ppm - All coolers measured less than or equal to 4C, freezers measured less than or equal to -18C - All hot holding measured greater than or equal to 60C - Temperature and dishwasher logs were up to date and well maintained - Received list of all food safe staff; all supervisors, managers, and food handlers have a valid food safe level 1 or equivalent certificate - Kitchen ice machine was clean, scoop stored in separate clean container - Self service milk and cream containers measured less than or equal to 4C internal temperature - Staff observed washing hands and having safe food handling practices - Overall facility was clean and well maintained with no signs of pests at time of inspection Note: - Add a twice daily check for the QUAT sanitizer at the dispenser to make sure it dispenses QUAT sanitizer between 200 - 400 ppm at all times