Pink Elephant Caffe

Pink Elephant Caffe is in the Dunbar-Southlands neighbourhood. Dunbar-Southlands, Vancouver has 59 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). As of August 31, 2026, 29 (49%) had no infractions on their most recent inspection, with 30 (51%) 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 12 times since May 10, 2023, with 4 visits with no infractions and 8 with infractions on record.

Apr 24, 2026No Infractions
No violations
Apr 7, 2026Has Infractions
6 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.
Critical
The premises is free of pests.
Other
Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
Other
Operator of a food service establishment has developed, maintained, and followed approved written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur.
Other
Operator of a food service establishment has approved written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
Other
The premises is free of conditions that lead to harbouring, breeding and entry of pests.
Oct 31, 2025No Infractions
No violations
Oct 8, 2025Has Infractions
4 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.
Critical
The premises is free of pests.
Other
Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
Other
Operator of a food service establishment has developed, maintained, and followed approved written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur.
Apr 30, 2025No Infractions
No violations
Apr 1, 2025Has Infractions
6 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.
Other
Nov 15, 2024Has 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.
Oct 29, 2024Has Infractions
2 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
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.
Jun 14, 2024Has Infractions
1 violation
Other
A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
May 9, 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
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.
Other
A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
May 15, 2023No Infractions
No violations
May 10, 2023Has Infractions
2 violations
Critical
Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
Critical
All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.