251 E Hastings St, Vancouver BC
Has Infractions
2 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)
May 5, 2026
The premises is free of pests.
Operator of a food service establishment has developed, maintained, and followed approved written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur.
Ovaltine Cafe is in the Strathcona neighbourhood. Strathcona, Vancouver has 545 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). As of July 23, 2026, 257 (47%) had no infractions on their most recent inspection, with 218 (40%) 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.
Salam Convenience Store
Strathcona
This restaurant has been inspected 14 times since December 1, 2023, with 4 visits with no infractions and 10 with infractions on record.
2 violations
The premises is free of pests.
Operator of a food service establishment has developed, maintained, and followed approved written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur.
No violations
6 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.
The premises is free of pests.
No violations
2 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.
1 violation
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.
1 violation
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.
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.
Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
5 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.
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
Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
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.
No violations
1 violation
All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
3 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 Certified food safety training course has been taken by the operator and food handlers of the food service establishment.
Operator of a food service establishment has developed, maintained, and followed approved written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur.
Chemicals, cleansers and similar agents are kept separate from food.
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.