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Brother's Gift & Smoke Shop - Food Store

10005 106 Avenue NW Edmonton AB T5H 0N8 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Brother's Gift & Smoke Shop - Food Store has been inspected 7 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since July 16, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 15, 2025, recorded 1 infraction.

3 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 15, 2025. For example: Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 23, 2025. 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?

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 2, 2025. For example: Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?

  • 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 June 2, 2025. 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.

7 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • The cooler with milk was not equipped with a functional thermometer. The ambient temperature was measured at 10C. CDI: all milk was moved to the "Quality Foods" cooler which was maintaining temperature at or below 4C and equipped with a thermometer.
  2. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Demand 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?
      • Shelving below the 1-compartment sink in the coffee brewing area was unfinished material that was stained/soiled. ACTION REQUIRED: refinish shelving so it is smooth, washable, & impervious to moisture.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Demand Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • The following coolers were not equipped with thermometers:-Sliding door cooler on the south wall containing milk & yogurt-Reach-in cooler on the south wall containing Hygard & Quality Foods subs/sandwichesACTION REQUIRED: ensure all coolers containing high-risk foods are equipped with a functional thermometer.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • The staff washroom handsink was not equipped with soap or paper towel.ACTION REQUIRED: ensure all hand wash stations are stocked with soap & paper towel.
    • 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?
      • 2024-06-021. The facility was not operating in compliance with the permit restrictions, namely: --The facility was brewing and selling coffee  --The facility was dispensing bulk donuts (open foods) to patrons --The facility did not meet AHS sink requirementsACTION REQUIRED: discontinue all open food handling. Discontinue brewing, selling, and/or giving coffee. Discontinue dispensing open foods such as donuts. Contact EPH to discuss requirements to handle open foods. 2. The food handling permit was not posted on public display.ACTION REQUIRED: print & post the food handling permit on public display.____________________2024-07-161. Facility was not operating in compliance with the conditions of the permit (prepackaged foods and/or whole produce only). The facility was preparing & selling coffee. The facility did not have adequate sinks to prepare and sell coffee. ACTION REQUIRED: discontinue the sale & preparation of coffee. 2. Food handling permit invoice had not been paid by the expiry date. Permit was not valid or on public display. The invoice was hand delivered at the time of inspection. ACTION REQUIRED: pay the food handing permit invoice. Print and post the permit on display once received through email.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The microwave behind the cashier station was heavily soiled & stained.ACTION REQUIRED: clean or replace the microwave.
  7. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Staff washroom was not equipped with paper towel at the time of inspection. CDI: paper towel restocked. Action required: ensure washroom is always stocked with soap & paper towel.
    • 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?
      • 1. Facility was not operating in compliance with the conditions of the permit (prepackaged foods and/or whole produce only). The facility was preparing & selling coffee. The facility did not have adequate sinks to prepare and sell coffee. ACTION REQUIRED: discontinue the sale & preparation of coffee. 2. Food handling permit invoice had not been paid by the expiry date. Permit was not valid or on public display. The invoice was hand delivered at the time of inspection. ACTION REQUIRED: pay the food handing permit invoice. Print and post the permit on display once received through email.

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