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The Old Farm Market Courtenay - Deli

660 England Avenue, Courtenay, BC, V9N 2N4 · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

The Old Farm Market Courtenay - Deli has been inspected 2 times by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) since July 23, 2026. The most recent inspection, on August 24, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 2 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 8 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination.

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.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 24, 2026. For example: Food Not Protected - General

  • 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 3 times on July 23, 2026. For example: Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 24, 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.

2 inspections

  1. Follow-Up

    2 infractions

    • Food Not Protected - General
      • Follow up inspection encompasses deli area (D) and scooped ice cream station (SCS). REPEAT INFRACTION D: Products past date - discarded at the time of the inspection.
      • Adhere to the dates listed on products. Follow appropriate First In, First Out (FIFO) practices.
    • Improper Sanitary Facilities
      • REPEAT INFRACTION (SCS) : Hand sink obstructed - corrected at the time of inspection.
      • Keep the hand sink clear. Comments Corrected (D) items in compliance: Hand sink clear, sanitary, adequately supplied Tongs stored in a sanitary manner. Cutting boards (culinary and deli) replaced. Chemical auto-dispenser labelled.
  2. Routine

    6 infractions

    • Food Not Protected - General
      • D:Products past date - discarded
      • Adhere to the dates listed on products. Follow appropriate First In. First Out (FIFO) practices.
    • Improper Sanitary Facilities
      • D: Hand sink x 2 were unsanitary -corrected.
      • Keep hand sinks clear, sanitary, and adequately supplied.
    • Improper Sanitary Facilities
      • SCS: Hand sink obstructed and missing paper towels.
      • Keep hand sink clear, sanitary, and adequately supplied.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • D: Chemical auto-dispenser label worn off.
      • Relabel.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • D: Cutting boards ('culinary' and 'deli') worn.
      • Replace 'culinary' in 1 month. Replace 'deli long boards' 3 months.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • D: Tongs stored in an unsanitary container - corrected.
      • Store equipment and food contact surfaces in a sanitary manner. Comments Inspection encompasses deli areas (D) and scooped ice cream station (SCS). Food safety protective temperatures in compliance. Sanitizer measured at least 200 ppm QUATs. Dishwasher final rinse reached at least 71°C at the plate. Operational logs maintained and monitored. (reminder to write down the month). General organization and sanitation acceptable. More attention needed in hard-to-reach areas.

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