The Velvet Grill Cuisine Ltd
2095 5 Avenue, Prince George, V2M 1J8 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
The Velvet Grill Cuisine Ltd has been inspected 3 times by Northern Health Authority since January 23, 2026. The most recent inspection, on April 15, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.
1 of 3 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Food temperature control.
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.
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 15, 2026. For example:
305 - Repeat Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Food temperature controlHigher risk
Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.
Recorded once on April 15, 2026. For example:
315 - Repeat Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 15, 2026. For example:
306 - Repeat Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 January 23, 2026. For example:
103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
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.
3 inspections
- Follow-Up Inspection
3 infractions
- 305 - Repeat Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: Gap opening observed at the rear door by the dry storage area. Public health significance: Such opening may provide a point of entry for pests which may potentially lead to the contamination of food and food contact surfaces.)
- Corrective Action: A commercial food operator must ensure that the weather stripping is repaired or replaced as per the approved plans.
- 306 - Repeat Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Food preparation area in the kitchen and storage areas are not in good sanitary condition. Observed dirt build-up and grime around the edges of the walls, grease build-up underneath and sides of the fryer. Public health significance: Dirt build-up in a kitchen environment may serve as breeding site for pathogens, pest attractants and unsafe for food preparation, as food may be contaminated/cross-contaminated in such areas which may lead to foodborne illness.
- Corrective Action: A commercial food operator must ensure that the food preparation area and storage areas are maintained in good sanitary condition and as per the sanitation plan.
- 315 - Repeat Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
- Observation: Internal thermometer not present in refrigeration units. Public health significance: The absence of an internal thermometer may lead to the inability to ascertain that foods are being stored and displayed within safe temperatures.
- Corrective Action: Operator noted that an order has been place for the thermometers. Operator must ensure that accurate thermometers are kept inside the coolers as per the approved food safety plans.
- 305 - Repeat Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Initial Inspection
4 infractions
- 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
- Observation: Facility has started operating without health approval and valid permit. All food premises must hold a valid food permit for monitoring and supporting food premises’ to ensure food being served to the public is prepared and served in a safe manner, and in compliance with the Food Premises Regulation.
- Corrective Action: A commercial food establishment must ensure that they have a valid food permit before commencing operations.
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: Weather stripping at the rear section by the dishwashing area was not in good condition. This may allow entrance of pests into the kitchen which may further contaminate food and food contact surfaces.
- Corrective Action: Repair or replace the weather stripping to prevent potential entry of pests.
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Observed dirt/grime build-up in hard to reach areas around the dishwashing area, pantry and behind the freezers. Accumulation of dirt in a food preparation and storage areas may be a pest attractant which may lead to contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
- Corrective Action: Operator must ensure that the facility is cleaned and sanitized.
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: Flooring by the pantry/dry storage area is not in good repair. A piece of waferboard has been exposed and is chipping away. During the inspection, the area was covered with floor mat/carpet which is also not easily cleanable and is non-absorbent. Such a condition may render cleaning and sanitation ineffective leading to unsanitary conditions.
- Corrective Action: Repair or replace the flooring by the pantry area and maintain it in a clean and sanitary condition
- 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]