Vancouver Coastal Health - Public Health - Health Protection

Locate health care services in Vancouver, Richmond, North and West Vancouver and along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, Sunshine Coast and BC’s Central Coast.

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Food Safety

We inspect food establishments and educate people about food safety

The food we eat - whether at home or in a food service establishment - can pose a risk to our health if it is improperly prepared, stored or served.

Within Vancouver Coastal Health, there are more than 6,000 food service establishments and another 3,000 food stores and processors.

Food inspections

Our public health inspectors, also known as environmental health officers, conduct more than 16,000 inspections of restaurants, food facilities and stores annually. Inspections are conducted on a regular basis and when complaints are received.

Each visit generates an inspection report that is provided to the operator to either confirm that they are compliant with regulations, or to inform them that they are required to address deficiencies.

We also educate food handlers and consumers about safe food handling practices.

Inspection reports

For Vancouver, Richmond and North Shore inspection reports, see VCH Food Inspection Reports. For Sunshine Coast and Sea to Sky inspection reports, see Coast Garibaldi Food Establishment and Restaurant Reports.

Food establishment closuresFind out what restaurants and other food establishments have been closed on the Advisories & News page.

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