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Buster's Pizza & Donair

728 23 Street N Lethbridge AB T1H 3S8 · Food - General

Inspection summary

Buster's Pizza & Donair has been inspected 10 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since October 17, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 21, 2026, found no infractions.

6 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Pests.

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.

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

  • 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 once on October 14, 2025. 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?

  • 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 June 2, 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?

  • 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 October 21, 2024. For example: Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?

  • 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 once on October 21, 2024. 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.

10 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring 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 fire suppression system was last inspected in April 2025 and requires an updated inspection to comply with local codes. The inspection is scheduled in the next two weeks according to the operator. Please email a photo of updated tag once complete.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. 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?
      • Silverfish noted in back storage area along brick wall by utility lines. No water leaks were noted. Please put some sticky traps down to catch the pests and monitor for signs of moisture.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Temperature of hot holding unit was <60C upon inspection. Temperature turned up by staff during inspection. A thermometer is available to check that the hot holding unit can maintain 60C.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Extra donair meat that is cooked is placed in a white bucket for holding at room temperature. The operator was unsure when to discard the product if it is not used. Either the meat in the white bucket must be temperature controlled (held hot or cold) or there must be a time stamp to verify when the product needs to be discarded (2 hours at room temperature).
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Operator was unsure if the ventilation canopy had been serviced. The sticker on the canopy did not indicate a cleaning date. Please advise.
  7. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. 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?
      • Paper towel was absent as 2/3 hand wash stations. Operator stocked paper towels during inspection. Paper towel dispensers are on order as paper towel rolls do not fit in current dispensers.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Donair shaver had meat build up on guard and blade. This had not yet been used for the day. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment during inspection. The donair shaver must be cleaned and sanitized at a minimum of every 4 hours when in constant use.
  9. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Initial Inspection

    0 infractions

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