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Tidal Cafe

146 Port Augusta Street, Comox, BC, V9M 3M9 · Food Premises

Official record from Island Health →

Inspection summary

Tidal Cafe has been inspected 3 times by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) since June 22, 2026. The most recent inspection, on June 26, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 3 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control 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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 25, 2026. For example: Critical Inadequate Cooling & Refrigerated Storage of Potentially Hazardous Food(s)

  • 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 June 25, 2026. For example: Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control

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.

3 inspections

  1. Follow-Up

    0 infractions

  2. Follow-Up

    2 infractions

    • Critical Inadequate Cooling & Refrigerated Storage of Potentially Hazardous Food(s)
      • Food prep cooler measured 10°C. Cooler was in use and being used to store potential hazardous foods. Temperature monitoring and records were not available for June 25th. This is a repeat infraction.
      • Do not store any food in this cooler until it is serviced and verified by the Environmental Health Officer. Ensure staff are trained in food safety protocols and are aware of the risks of storing food in the temperature danger zone. The temperatures of all cooler, freezers, and hot holding equipment must be measured and verified to be at the correct temperatures. Deviation from critical temperature limits poses an immediate health risk to consumers and must be corrected immediately.
    • Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control
      • Corrections not performed as performed as per previous inspection report. Rodent droppings observed under equipment and along floorboards.
      • Taking the necessary precautions, clean the droppings and sanitize the problem areas using an appropriate sanitizer. Droppings pose a risk to patrons and must be cleaned as soon as they are observed. Correct immediately. Comments
  3. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Critical Inadequate Cooling & Refrigerated Storage of Potentially Hazardous Food(s)
      • Cooking line prep cooler measured 15°C. This is too warm.
      • Temperatures in the temperature danger zone (4°C - 60°C) can allow bacterial growth and the production of bacterial toxins which can lead to foodborne illness. Do not store any potentially hazardous food in the cooler unless it can maintain 4°C or less at all times. Correct immediately.
    • Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control
      • Rodent droppings observed under equipment and along baseboards. The rear door was left open allowing open access to the facility.
      • Taking necessary precautions, clean all rodent droppings and sanitize the area using an appropriate sanitizer. Seal any gaps into the facility greater than 1/4 inches and ensure food debris and litter are cleaned promptly to prevent attracting pests into the facility. Correct immediately. Comments Other protective temperatures were in compliance. Dishwasher sanitizer concentration measured 50 ppm chlorine. In compliance. Hand sink supplied with hot water, soap, and paper towels.

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