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The Shepherd's Inn

11892 Frontage road, Charlie Lake, V0C 8L5 · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

The Shepherd's Inn has been inspected 2 times by Northern Health Authority since December 11, 2024. The most recent inspection, on June 17, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 2 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Protecting food from contamination and Pests.

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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 17, 2026. For example: 301 - Critical Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • 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 once on June 17, 2026. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on June 17, 2026. For example: 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]

About this data

These results come from Northern 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. Routine Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Some foods are stored on the floor. Scoop handle touched the flour. Food is put in handwash sink. (Public Health Significance) - Food placed on the floor or handwash sink can easily be contaminated by pest, dust and other contaminants. Scoop handles are high touch area and can contain contaminants and pathogens, which can cross-contaminate foods.
      • Corrective Action: Operator to ensure handwash sink is for handwashing only. Operator to store food at least 15cm off the floor and store scoops away from food at all times.
    • 301 - Critical Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Part of the ceiling of the walk-in cooler turns black. The wooden floor of the walk-in cooler peels off. (Public Health Significance) - black color on the ceiling may indicate the presence of contaminants such as mold. Uneven floor can trap dust, contaminants and allow pest infestation, which is hard to clean and sanitize, increasing the risk of food contamination.
      • Corrective Action: Operator to ensure the floor and ceiling of the walk-in cooler are smooth, non-absorbent and sanitary at all times.
    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: The weathering strips on the side door of the kitchen are worn out. (Public Health Significance) - any gap in the wall and door can allow the entry of pest, increasing the risk of food contamination.
      • Corrective Action: Operator to ensure the door is tightly sealed at all times to prevent pest entrance.
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: The floor joints of the walk-in cooler were widened and not smooth. (Public Health significance) - A smooth surface ensures effective cleaning and disinfection, preventing the growth and harbourage of pathogens thereby minimizing potential food contamination.
      • Corrective Action: The operator to seal any indentation or widened joints on the floor and ensure it's surface is smooth at all times.
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