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Ben's Bowling & Billiards

503 2 Street W Brooks AB T1R 0E8 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Ben's Bowling & Billiards has been inspected 7 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since December 20, 2023. The most recent inspection, on December 9, 2025, found no infractions.

4 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct food-handling risks.

The last 3 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 16, 2024. For example: Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on December 16, 2024. For example: Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on December 20, 2023. For example: Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?

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.

7 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
      • Food handling permit posted on the wall is expired. Post the current food handling permit.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Counters are becoming cluttered in some areas which makes it difficult to clean and sanitize countertops. Handle to freezer is grimy. Perfect fryer is accumulating grease on the inside and outside of the unit and another grease laden fry bin is stored in the sink in the back room. Tools are stored on pop bibs.*Organize counters and storage to remove clutter to allow for easier cleaning. Clean fryer unit and components. Clean and sanitize counter surfaces and ice bin.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Floor in front food service area still contains grime, notably in front of the small appliance. Scrub clean and sanitize this area.
  7. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Styrofoam cups in plastic sleeve were stored directly on the floor. Food and food equipment must be stored off the floor to protect these items from contamination.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Baseboard is coming off the far wall behind the food service counter. Re-apply baseboard.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Floors are sticky and accumulating grime behind front food service area and into the back storage rooms. Dust is accumulating behind the chest freezer. Storage rooms are cluttered which makes it difficult to clean floors and monitor the area for pests. Organize storage rooms and remove items off the floor. Clean and sanitize floors.

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