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Witch's Brew Cafe & Bakeshop

5057 Johnston Road, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 5L6 · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

Witch's Brew Cafe & Bakeshop has been inspected once by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), on June 15, 2026. The most recent inspection, on June 15, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 3 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 once on June 15, 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 once on June 15, 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 June 15, 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.

1 inspection

  1. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Food Not Protected - General
      • Dessert tongs are stored directly on top of the display cooler. This could present cross contamination risks.
      • Staff located a container to store the designated tongs.
    • Improper Sanitary Facilities
      • Back-end hand sink is still obstructed with shelving units. This obstruction prevents staff from washing their hands in the designated basin - creating cross contamination risks in the compartment sink. This is a repeat infraction.
      • Owner stated that shelves were ordered and will deliver around July 8. Forward photo confirmation of the shelves once installed - as to demonstrate the hand sink is no longer obstructed.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Front-end display cooler registered an ambient temperature of 10.4C. Staff mentioned that they are in the process of finding replacement parts.
      • Don't store high risk foods in this cooler. Forward updates to area EHO regarding its repair. Once repaired, contact the area EHO to schedule a follow-up to validate it can hold a temperature below 4C. Comments Routine inspection conducted. Action items: - Keep the back door closed to prevent entry of pest/rodents. * Could consider implementing a mesh covering to keep the door open but prevent pest entry. Comments: - Overall sanitation and organization of the facility is satisfactory. - Facility doesn't serve soups in the summertime. Sandwiches and salads are still served. - Hand sinks are equipped with hot/cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towels. - Front-end 2-compartment sink is equipped with hot/cold running water. - Back-end 3-compartment sink is equipped with hot/cold running water and 3 sink plugs. - Surface sanitizer registered 200ppm chlorine residuals. Test strips were available. - Most cooler units registered below 4°C: front-end upright (2.2°C); beverage cooler (1.3°C); 2x back-end upright (3.8°C, 2.4°C). - All freezer units registered around -18°C: 2x back-end (-17.3°C, -18.4°C). - Temperature logs are regularly maintained. Records from the past couple months available. - No signs of pest activity observed onsite. - Staff with valid FOODSAFE certification available. Expiration date: December 17, 2029. - Baked goods are held for up to 3 days. - Permit to operate posted in a visible location.

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