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Black Bear Inn

124 Main St Sturgis SK S0A 4A0 · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

Black Bear Inn has been inspected 5 times by Saskatchewan Health Authority since October 20, 2023. The most recent inspection, on September 9, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

1 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 9, 2026. For example: Food Storage & Equipment

  • 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 September 9, 2026. For example: Dishwashing - General

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 18, 2025. For example: Handwashing

  • 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 September 18, 2025. For example: Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration

  • 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 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 9, 2026. For example: Maintenance & General Sanitation

About this data

These results come from Saskatchewan Health Authority, 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.

5 inspections

  1. Routine

    4 infractions

    • Maintenance & General Sanitation
      • Wiping cloths for cleaning tables and counters are not immersed in an approved sanitizing solution before each use. Refer to section 3.2(7) of the Food Facility Standards.
    • Food Storage & Equipment
      • Food items are not stored on shelves which are a minimum of 15 centimeters above the floor to allow for easy cleaning of the floor and to allow for inspection for pests. Refer to section 1.8(3) of the Food Facility Standards.
    • Ventilation
      • The ventilation system is not designed, installed and maintained to prevent contaminants from collecting on walls and ceilings and dripping onto food or onto food contact surfaces. Refer to section 1.6(2) of the Food Facility Standards.
    • Dishwashing - General
      • Food facility is not equipped with a three-compartment sink or an approved (NSF-ANSI Standard 3 - Commercial Warewashing Equipment) mechanical dishwasher. Refer to section 1.11(1) of the Food Facility Standards.
  2. Follow-up

    7 infractions

    • Handwashing
      • Hand wash basins are not being used for the sole purpose of hand washing in areas where food is handled or prepared. Refer to 1.11.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Food Storage & Equipment
      • Food items are not stored on shelves which are of sufficient height to allow for easy cleaning of the floor and to allow for inspection for pests. Refer to 1.9 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Food Protection
      • Food and water is not protected against potential contamination. Refer to section 20 of The Food Safety Regulations.
    • Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration
      • Potentially hazardous food is not kept at a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less under refrigeration. Refer to clause 23(1)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations.
    • Ventilation
      • Food facility is not equipped with properly operating ventilation to prevent the accumulation of odours, fumes, steam, vapours, smoke or excessive heat. Refer to subclause 13(b)(iv) of The Food Safety Regulations.
    • Maintenance & General Sanitation
      • Wiping cloths are used for purposes other than cleaning tables, and counters. Refer to 4.6 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • A portion of the food facility, as specified by the Public Health Inspector, is not kept clean, and/or in good repair. Refer clause 18(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Utensils as specified by the Public Health Inspector, are not kept clean and sanitized and/or maintained in good repair. Refer to 3.1.5 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Clean-in-place
      • Equipment that is too large to be cleaned in sinks or dishwashers is not being effectively cleaned, rinsed, and sanitized. Refer to 3.3.2 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
  3. Routine

    8 infractions

    • Ventilation
      • Food facility is not equipped with properly operating ventilation to prevent the accumulation of odours, fumes, steam, vapours, smoke or excessive heat. Refer to subclause 13(b)(iv) of The Food Safety Regulations.
      • The ventilation system is not designed, installed and maintained to prevent contaminants from collecting on walls and ceilings and dripping onto food or onto food contact surfaces. Refer to 1.6 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Maintenance & General Sanitation
      • Sanitizing solution is not changed frequently to ensure it remains effective. Refer to 4.6 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • A portion of the food facility, as specified by the Public Health Inspector, is not kept clean, and/or in good repair. Refer clause 18(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Utensils as specified by the Public Health Inspector, are not kept clean and sanitized and/or maintained in good repair. Refer to 3.1.5 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Dishwashing - General
      • Food facility is not equipped with a three-compartment sink or an approved (NSF-ANSI Std 3) mechanical dishwasher. Refer to 1.12.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Testing equipment, such as sanitizer test strips, is not available for checking the concentration of chemical sanitizers. Refer to 3.1.2 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Corrosion-resistant drainage racks not provided for use at the three-compartment sink. Refer to 1.12.3 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Clean-in-place
      • Equipment that is too large to be cleaned in sinks or dishwashers is not being effectively cleaned, rinsed, and sanitized. Refer to 3.3.2 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Handwashing
      • An adequate number of conveniently located hand wash basins is not provided, or is not accessible, in areas where food is handled or prepared. Refer to 1.11.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Hand wash basins are not being used for the sole purpose of hand washing in areas where food is handled or prepared. Refer to 1.11.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration
      • Potentially hazardous food is not kept at a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less under refrigeration. Refer to clause 23(1)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations.
      • Potentially hazardous food is thawed at room temperature or in another unsafe manner. Refer to 2.2.3 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Food Storage & Equipment
      • An accurate thermometer is not available to monitor the temperature of potentially hazardous food. Refer to clause 23(1)(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 2.2.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Food items are not stored on impervious shelves. Refer to 1.9 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Food Protection
      • Food and water is not protected against potential contamination. Refer to section 20 of The Food Safety Regulations.
  4. Routine

    0 infractions

  5. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Food Protection
      • Food and water is not protected against potential contamination. Refer to section 20 of The Food Safety Regulations.

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