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Victoria Native Friendship Centre

231 Regina Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8Z 1J6 · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

Victoria Native Friendship Centre has been inspected 2 times by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) since August 21, 2026. The most recent inspection, on September 8, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 2 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: 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.

  • 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 August 21, 2026. For example: Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control

  • 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 8, 2026. For example: Food Safety Plan/Sanitation Plan

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 8, 2026. For example: Operations and Maintenance/Other

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. Follow-Up

    2 infractions

    • Food Safety Plan/Sanitation Plan
      • Sanitizer and temperature logs are not being maintained daily. The chemicals on the current sanitizer log are not representative of the surface sanitizers being used on-site.
      • Update the sanitizer logs. Monitor and record the protective temperatures of all refrigeration and hot-holding units, and the sanitizer concentrations of the low-temperature dishwasher and surface sanitizer, at least once daily.
    • Operations and Maintenance/Other
      • The permit to operate was not displayed in a conspicuous location.
      • Obtain a new permit to operate and ensure that it is displayed in a conspicuous location at all times. Comments A routine follow-up inspection was conducted alongside the Executive Chef. A new copy of the permit to operate was hand delivered. Sanitizer and temperature logs have been updated to reflect the current surface sanitizer. Chemical test strips are available on site. Measures have been implemented to minimize potential pest entry points into the premises. All previously noted infractions have been addressed.
  2. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control
      • The double doors connecting the kitchen area and the outdoor garbage disposal area was propped open. Multiple signs are present stating to keep the door closed.
      • The Executive Chef closed the door at the time of the inspection. Recommendations such as a door alarm that triggers when door is propped open were discussed. Keep the door closed at all times to minimize potential pest entry points.
    • Food Safety Plan/Sanitation Plan
      • Sanitizer and temperature logs are not being maintained daily. The chemicals on the current sanitizer log are not representative of the surface sanitizers being used on-site.
      • Update the sanitizer logs. Monitor and record the protective temperatures of all refrigeration and hot-holding unit; and sanitizer concentrations of the low-temperature dishwasher and surface sanitizer at least once daily.
    • Operations and Maintenance/Other
      • The permit to operate was not displayed in a conspicuous location.
      • Obtain a new permit to operate and ensure that it is displayed in a conspicuous location at all times. Comments A routine inspection was conducted alongside Executive Chef. The facility provides up to 300 meals daily to multiple programs at Victoria Native Friendship Center on a drop-in basis. Meals are served to clients from the shelter, child care, youth, and elder drop-in groups. • Overall, the premises is clean and well maintained. • At least one food handler holds a valid FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent certificate. • Hand washing stations are equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid hand soap, and single-use paper towels. • All food preparation surfaces are smooth, nonporous, and easily cleanable. • Food handling and storage practices are correct. Foods are protected from contamination during storage. • Refrigeration temperatures were measured at or below 4°C. • Hot-holding temperatures were measured at or above 60°C. • Quaternary ammonium surface sanitizer was available at 200 ppm in labelled spray bottles. • The final rinse concentration of chlorine was measured at 200 ppm at the plate. • No evidence of pest activity was noted at the time of inspection.

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