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The Village Butcher

2032 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8R 1E4 · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

The Village Butcher has been inspected 2 times by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) since May 12, 2026. The most recent inspection, on August 18, 2026, recorded 5 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 August 18, 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 August 18, 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 August 18, 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. Routine

    5 infractions

    • Food Not Protected - General
      • Eggs stored over onions in upright rear cooler.
      • Store potentially hazardous foods below low-risk or ready to eat foods.
    • Food Not Protected - General
      • Food observed on floor in walk-in cooler.
      • Store food off the floor.
    • Improper Sanitary Facilities
      • Hand sink access obstructed by pots and bus bins in the rear preparation area.
      • Keep hand sink area clear for hand hygiene access.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Wood floor in front is worn and paint/stain is stripped away exposing wood.
      • Repaint/seal flooring so that it is impervious to moisture.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Wooden food contact surfaces by display coolers are not sealed and have exposed wood.
      • Seal surfaces with food-grade sealant so that they are impervious to moisture and readily cleanable. Comments Routine inspection conducted. Hand sink is properly supplied. Temperature logs are digitally connected to operator phone app, automatically monitored and alarm system is in place. Surface sanitizer measured 200ppm Quats. FoodSafe certified staff present at time of inspection. Coolers measured 4°C or below and freezer measured -18°C or below. No signs of pest activity observed at time of inspection. Note: send Food Safety Plan, Sanitation Plan and week of temperature logs to Environmental Health Officer.
  2. Follow-Up

    0 infractions

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