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Twisted Mint Cafe

545 Duncan Avenue, Courtenay, BC, V9N 2M6 · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

Twisted Mint Cafe has been inspected 2 times by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) since July 28, 2026. The most recent inspection, on August 5, 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. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct food-handling risks.

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.

  • 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 4 times on July 28, 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 28, 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

    0 infractions

  2. Routine

    5 infractions

    • Improper Sanitary Facilities
      • Hand sink used for non-handwashing purposes - corrected.
      • Hand sinks are for handwashing only. Keep clear, sanitary, and adequately supplied.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Bottle of sanitizer (bleach) unlabeled - corrected.
      • Ensure chemical agents are properly labeled for identification.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Build-up of debris, grease, and grime in the hard-to-reach areas of facility.
      • Complete a deep clean. Maintain your facility in a sanitary condition. To follow-up in 1 week (Aug 5, 2026).
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Counter surface by 3 compartment sink is worn/lifting.
      • Resurface/repair. All surfaces must be smooth, easy-to-clean, durable, non-toxic, and non-absorbent. To establish plans and timelines with follow up inspection.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Utensils (popcorn scooper and ice scoop) stored in an unsanitary manner in between use. Milk jugs not sanitized at required frequency.
      • Store in a sanitary condition and a sanitary container in between use. Wash, clean, and sanitize every 2 hours (or as required with sporadic usage). Comments Food safety protective temperatures in compliance. Dishwasher final rinse reached at least 50 ppm Cl. Manual 3 compartment sink method also used. Sink final sanitizing rinse reached at least 100 pm Cl. Sanitizer (bottle) measured at least 100 ppm Cl. Test strips available.

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