Balog Auction
102 Schneider Street Lethbridge AB T1J 3Z6 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Balog Auction has been inspected 9 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since March 13, 2024. The most recent inspection, on May 13, 2026, found no infractions.
4 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Food temperature control.
The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.
What these findings mean
Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.
PestsHigher risk
Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.
Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 15, 2026. For example:
Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
Food temperature controlHigher risk
Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 29, 2026. For example:
Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
Equipment and utensilsLower risk
Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 19, 2025. For example:
Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
About this data
These results come from Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health), which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.
9 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- April 29: The prep cooler measured ~20℃. Food is brought out in the morning of a sale. Please discard any leftover food after the shift and repair or replace the cooler to it measures ≤4.0℃.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- The prep cooler measured ~10℃. Food is brought out in the morning of a sale. Please discard any leftover food after the shift and repair the cooler to it measures ≤4.0℃.
- 16. Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
- Mouse droppings were observed on the floor under the dishwasher, on the bottom of some cupboards, and in the dry storage area on the pop shelf. Inspector reviewed how to safely clean mouse droppings. Ensure traps are set and entrance points are sealed in the kitchen. Clean all dishes stored on impacted shelves.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 16. Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
- Noted a large gap in the bottom of the screen door. Please install a door sweep to reduce pest entry.
- 16. Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 16. Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
- Some mouse feces found under dishwashing area and in storage area. Please clean up feces and set some additional traps.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Underneath prep line cutting board had build up of food debris. Please clean underneath the cutting board and ensure this is added to the daily cleaning schedule.
- 16. Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Operator uses newspaper to absorb oil by cooking area. This is acceptable as long as it is changed daily. All greasy material must be removed at the end of the day.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?