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Food inspection occurs at the federal, provincial and local levels.
Locally, food control initiatives are aimed at preventing food borne illnesses through safe food management. The monitoring process includes assessment, inspection, sample gathering and evaluation.
Visit the Food Facilities & Inspection website to learn more about food service facilities in the Vancouver Island Health Authority from the perspective of safe food handling, or "food safety."
Food facilities that sell or serve food to the public are inspected routinely. These facilities include:
- restaurants,
- pubs and lounges,
- hospitals and care facilities,
- food and espresso carts,
- coffee outlets,
- delis,
- bakeries,
- butcher shops,
- grocery stores,
- and more, including temporary events where food is sold.
The purpose of the inspections is to assure that food is being handled properly from receiving through preparation to serving.
Environmental Health Officers observe kitchen workers' food handling practices, and ensure that:
- equipment is maintained in good operating condition and working properly,
- adequate food temperatures are reached in preparation and storage of food,
- proper cooling practices are followed, and
- proper cleaning and sanitizing methods are followed.
Complaints
If you have a complaint about food handling at a facility or restaurant, please contact Health Protection & Environmental Services
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