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The Local Bar & Grill

1205 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 1T9 · Food Premises

Official record from Island Health →

Inspection summary

The Local Bar & Grill has been inspected once by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), on August 4, 2026. The most recent inspection, on August 4, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 4 infractions recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct food-handling risks.

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.

  • 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 4, 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 August 4, 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 2 times on August 4, 2026. For example: Improper Sanitary Facilities

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.

1 inspection

  1. Routine

    4 infractions

    • Improper Sanitary Facilities
      • Kitchen handwashing sink was not functioning properly. Repair is scheduled and a new hand sink is ordered.
      • Operator to update Environmental Health Officer when the repair is completed.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Cracked tiles on the floor and wall observed.
      • Replace and repair the wall and floor tiles by January, as discussed.
    • Food Safety Plan/Sanitation Plan
      • Food Safety Plan and Sanitation Plan were not received.
      • Please send updated plans to Environmental Health Officer.
    • Operations and Maintenance/Other
      • Permit to Operate was not posted.
      • Please post the permit in a visible location. Comments Handwashing sink at the back kitchen washroom was equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towel. Handwashing sink was in place at the bar area. Please obtain and ensure paper towel is available at all times. Do not use cloth towel for hand drying. High-temperature dishwasher was in place. Dishwasher sanitizing rinse temperature reached 71°C, and verified colour-changing test strips. Please run the machine multiple cycles before using to ensure the dishwasher reaches required temperature. Two glasswashers measured at 100ppm chlorine using test strips. Refrigeration temperature was satisfactory. Refrigerators measured at or below 4°C. Freezer temperatures measured at -18°C. Thermometer was available at refrigeration unit. please continue to maintain temperature log daily. Hydrogen peroxide sanitizer measured at 500ppm. Food handler had valid FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate. Weekly pest control service was provided. No signs of pests were identified. Back door was kept closed. Recent complaint was received regarding handwashing and personal hygiene. Operator was reminded to perform hand hygiene frequently whenever the tasks is changed and void food contamination.

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