475 Howe St, Vancouver BC
Has Infractions
3 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)
February 17, 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.
The premises is free of pests.
Operator of a food service establishment has approved written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
Hydra - Restaurant is in the Downtown neighbourhood. Downtown, Vancouver has 1,597 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). As of July 23, 2026, 1038 (65%) had no infractions on their most recent inspection, with 473 (30%) showing infractions, and 1 (0%) closed.
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 11 times since March 1, 2023, with 6 visits with no infractions and 5 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.
The premises is free of pests.
Operator of a food service establishment has approved written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
No violations
3 violations
All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
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.
1 violation
All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
No violations
4 violations
Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps 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.
Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
No violations
No violations
No violations
No violations
4 violations
Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
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.
Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.