VancouverKensington-Cedar Cottage
2838 Commercial Dr, Vancouver BC
Has Infractions
3 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)
March 31, 2026
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.
Operator of a food service establishment has developed, maintained, and followed approved written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur.
Operator of a food service establishment has approved written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
Gojo Little Africa Ethiopian Cafe is in the Kensington-Cedar Cottage neighbourhood. Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Vancouver has 301 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). As of July 22, 2026, 136 (45%) had no infractions on their most recent inspection, with 149 (50%) showing infractions.
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.
This restaurant has been inspected 12 times since April 25, 2023, with 2 visits with no infractions and 10 with infractions on record.
3 violations
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.
Operator of a food service establishment has developed, maintained, and followed approved written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur.
Operator of a food service establishment has approved written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
4 violations
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.
All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
Operator of a food service establishment has developed, maintained, and followed approved written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur.
1 violation
Operator of a food service establishment has approved written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
2 violations
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.
A Certified food safety training course has been taken by the operator and food handlers of the food service establishment.
No violations
3 violations
The premises is free of pests.
An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
No violations
5 violations
Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
Potentially hazardous food is thawed in a manner that makes it safe to eat.
All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
2 violations
An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
5 violations
Potentially hazardous food is cooled in a manner that makes it safe to eat.
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.
A Certified food safety training course has been taken by the operator and food handlers of the food service establishment.
1 violation
Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
7 violations
Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
Potentially hazardous food is cooled in a manner that makes it safe to eat.
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.
Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
Operator of a food service establishment has approved written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.