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Calgary Co-op 03 - Food Store

8818 Macleod Trail SE Calgary AB T2H 0M4 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Calgary Co-op 03 - Food Store has been inspected 3 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since May 28, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 25, 2025, recorded 5 infractions.

1 of 3 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: Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 25, 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?

  • 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 once on May 28, 2024. For example: Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 25, 2025. For example: Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?

  • 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 September 25, 2025. For example: Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?

  • 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 once on September 25, 2025. For example: Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?

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.

3 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Meat department: Meat was observed left uncovered and unattended in containers and on the cutting table.- Operator was advised to ensure all food is covered when not actively being prepared and never left unattended to maintain food safety and prevent contamination.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Bakery department: The paper towel dispenser at the hand wash station was empty. Roll of paper towel was available in the area.- Please ensure paper towel dispenser is periodically checked and restocked.
    • 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?
      • Mouse droppings were observed behind the bread racks in the back storage area. Operator was advised to store bread racks away from the back wall to allow for proper cleaning, monitoring, and pest control.- Ensure possible entry points are identified and sealed, particularly in the receiving/loading areas. - Clean up mouse droppings by soaking droppings with a bleach and water solution, and clean using paper towels. Do not sweep or vacuum droppings.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Significant ice accumulation was noted on the walls and floor of the bakery walk-in cooler. Operator indicated it may be due to the adjacent freezer.- Operator advised to investigate the source of the ice buildup, clean and remove existing ice.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Accumulation of grime and debris was observed in the produce department walk-in cooler and the grocery department walk-in freezer.- Please thoroughly clean these areas.
  2. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Seafood department: A used cleaning cloth was observed on a cutting board. Please ensure all cleaning cloths are stored in sanitizer buckets when not in use.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Seafood department: The roll of paper towel at the hand wash station was not in the enclosed paper towel dispenser. Please ensure paper towel is in the dispenser to prevent cross contamination after washing hands.
    • 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?
      • Mouse droppings were observed in multiple locations in the back storage area. - The operator indicated that the stores pest control company has been made aware of the issue and additional traps have been set up. Please monitor. - Ensure possible entry points are identified and sealed, particularly in the receiving/loading areas. - Clean up mouse droppings by soaking droppings with a bleach and water solution, and clean using paper towels. Do not sweep or vacuum droppings.

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