Festival of Lights - Japadog

Festival of Lights - Japadog is in the Shaughnessy neighbourhood. Shaughnessy, Vancouver has 37 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). As of July 21, 2026, 20 (54%) had no infractions on their most recent inspection, with 17 (46%) showing infractions.

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Inspection history

About this inspection record

This record comes from Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) for Vancouver. Inspectors note any infractions of applicable health regulations on each visit. The result above is the most recent inspection on file.

No Infractions means none were recorded on that visit. Has Infractions means one or more were found; they are listed below. Closed means the inspector ordered the premises shut until the issues were corrected.

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This restaurant has been inspected 6 times since November 24, 2023, with 2 visits with no infractions and 4 with infractions on record.

Nov 26, 2025No Infractions
No violations
Dec 4, 2024No Infractions
No violations
Nov 28, 2024Has Infractions
1 violation
Other
Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
Nov 27, 2024Has Infractions
3 violations
Critical
The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
Other
Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
Other
A Certified food safety training course has been taken by the operator and food handlers of the food service establishment.
Nov 29, 2023Has Infractions
3 violations
Critical
The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
Other
Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
Other
A Certified food safety training course has been taken by the operator and food handlers of the food service establishment.
Nov 24, 2023Has Infractions
1 violation
Critical
The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.