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Big Horn Dining Lounge

10010 99 Street Grande Cache AB T0E 0Y0 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Big Horn Dining Lounge has been inspected 18 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 10, 2023. The most recent inspection, on October 9, 2026, found no infractions.

4 of 18 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 6 inspections with 15 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 19, 2025. For example: Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?

  • 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 15 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on March 31, 2026. For example: Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?

  • 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 10 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on August 25, 2026. For example: Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?

  • 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 30, 2026. For example: Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 17, 2023. 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?

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.

18 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The walk-in cooler shelving is rusting. - Please resurface, repaint, or replace the shelving that is rusting.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Observed an ice scoop stored on a wet towel in the front bar area.Please a proper ice scoop holder and ensure ice scoops are handled/stored in a sanitary manner to prevent contamination of ice.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The walk-in cooler shelving is rusting. - Please resurface, repaint, or replace the shelving that is rusting.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Observed a cleaning towel stored in the bar ice bin, resulting in the contamination of the ice.- Please destroy the ice. Clean and sanitize the ice bin and refill it with fresh ice. Corrected during inspection.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Observed ice scoops stored directly in the bar ice bins, resulting in the contamination of the ice. - Please store ice scoops in a clean holder.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Observed ice buildup on the food storage shelving in the walk-in freezer. - Please investigate the walk-in freezer and complete necessary repairs.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The walk-in cooler shelving is rusting. - Please resurface, repaint, or replace the shelving that is rusting.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The interior surface of the ice machine is not maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. - Please keep the ice machine clean.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Some ceiling tiles are water-damaged/water-stained in the public washrooms. - Please replace the water-damaged/water-stained ceiling tiles.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • 1. Observed ice buildup on the food storage shelving in the walk-in freezer. - Please investigate the walk-in freezer and complete necessary repairs.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The walk-in cooler shelving is rusting. - Please resurface, repaint, or replace the shelving that is rusting.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Some ceiling tiles are water-damaged/water-stained in the public washrooms. - Please replace the water-damaged/water-stained ceiling tiles.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The walk-in cooler shelving is rusting. - Please resurface, repaint, or replace the shelving that is rusting.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • 1. Observed ice buildup on the food storage shelving in the walk-in freezer. - Please investigate the walk-in freezer and complete necessary repairs.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1. Observed grease build-up on the ventilation hood. - Operator reported a professional cleaning and servicing has been scheduled. 2. The hand sink basin is not maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. - Please ensure the hand sink basin is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
  7. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • The 2-compartment sink tap was leaking. - The operator advised the tap will be repaired/replaced on over the weekend.Sept 17: Operator advised it was difficult for him to find a plumber.
  9. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • 1. The 2-compartment sink tap was leaking. - The operator advised the tap will be repaired/replaced on over the weekend.2. Observed a minimal leak on the condenser pipe of the walk-in cooler.- The operator stated that the leak has been repaired, but the repair is not yet fully completed and is scheduled to be completed.Sept 17: The above concerns were not addressed. Operator advised it was difficult for him to find a plumber and that the condenser pipe will be fixed within 2 days.
  10. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • 1. The 2-compartment sink tap was leaking. - The operator advised the tap will be repaired/replaced on over the weekend.2. Observed a minimal leak on the condenser pipe of the walk-in cooler.- The operator stated that the leak has been repaired, but the repair is not yet fully completed and is scheduled to be completed.
  11. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • 1. Observed cardboard boxes of meat stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. - Please store food items at least 6 inches above the floor on shelves, racks, or pallets. -Please reorganize the freezer.2. Observed an uncovered sack of flour stored on the floor beside the dough machine.- Please cover the flour and store it at least 6 inches above the floor on shelves, racks, or pallets.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The dishwasher motor is leaking. Please ensure the dishwasher is maintained in a good working order.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Observed dust accumulated on the cooler fan in the walk-in cooler.- Ensure the walk-in cooler is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.2. Observed food debris/grease accumulated on and underneath the cookline. - Ensure the cookline is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
  12. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Food contact surface sanitizer was not readily available. The chef prepared a 100 ppm chlorine/bleach solution and implemented use at the time of inspection.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Noted a personal item (jacket) sitting on a shelve where dry foods/food equipment are stored in the back kitchen.Corrected at the time of inspection.
  13. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • No test strips are provided for chlorine/bleach food contact surface sanitizer. Please provide test strips to measure concentration of chlorine sanitizer.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The walk-in freezer floor is not maintained in clean and sanitary manner. Please clean and sanitize.
  14. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  16. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Observed rust on the walk-in cooler shelving.Please ensure the surface of the shelving is clean, smooth, and easily cleanable to ensure sanitary food operation. Nov 27: Operator advised it would be fixed within 2 weeks.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The following areas were observed not be maintained in sanitary manner: - Walk-in freezer shelving Please clean the above areas to ensure the facility is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. Nov 27: Operator advised it would be fixed within 2 weeks.
  17. Risk Management Inspection

    4 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?
      • Expired food handling permit was posted. please post a valid food handling permit.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Observed rust on the walk-in cooler shelving.Please ensure the surface of the shelving is clean, smooth, and easily cleanable to ensure sanitary food operation.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The following areas were observed not be maintained in sanitary manner: - Walk-in freezer shelving Please clean the above areas to ensure the facility is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
    • 24. Is solid and liquid waste being managed in a suitable manner?
      • Garbage container is needed at the hand sink beside the meat slicer.
  18. Monitoring Inspection

    5 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?
      • Expired food handling permit was posted. please post a valid food handling permit.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Observed rust on the walk-in cooler shelving.Please ensure the surface of the shelving is clean, smooth, and easily cleanable to ensure sanitary food operation.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Observed the dry food storage room did not have adequate light - one light fixture not in operation.Please ensure the dry food storage room has adequate light to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The following areas were observed not be maintained in sanitary manner: - Outside of garbage containers and inside handles were observed to be visibly dirty - Walk-in freezer shelving - The outside of the hand sink paper towel dispenser by the meat slicer in the kitchen Please clean the above areas to ensure the facility is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
    • 24. Is solid and liquid waste being managed in a suitable manner?
      • Garbage container is needed at the hand sink beside the meat slicer.
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