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The Old Farm Market Courtenay - Produce

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

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Inspection summary

The Old Farm Market Courtenay - Produce has been inspected 2 times by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) since July 23, 2026. The most recent inspection, on August 24, 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 5 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 on July 23, 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 2 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 once on July 23, 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

    0 infractions

  2. Routine

    5 infractions

    • Food Not Protected - General
      • Ice machine interior unsanitary- corrected during inspection.
      • Discard ice. Wash, clean, and sanitize machine in full proper to reuse. Maintain in a sanitary condition.
    • Food Not Protected - General
      • Product (bagged salad) past date - discarded.
      • Adhere to the dates listed on products. Follow appropriate First In. First Out. (FIFO) practices.
    • Improper Sanitary Facilities
      • Hand sink obstructed - corrected.
      • Access to the hand sink must be unobstructed at all times.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Cutting boards worn - discarded. New boards onsite, operator started to use.
      • Maintain and replace as required when worn.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Utensils stored in an unsanitary manner (junction in-between sink and wall) - corrected.
      • Store utensils in a sanitary manner. Comments Food safety protective temperatures in compliance. Sanitizer measured at least 200 ppm QUATs. General organization and sanitation acceptable. More attention needed to hard-to-reach areas of facility. (behind, below equipment and shelving).

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