Castle Mountain Resort - Food
NE 24-4-4 W4 M.D. of Pincher Creek AB T0K 1W0 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Castle Mountain Resort - Food has been inspected 6 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 29, 2023. The most recent inspection, on May 4, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.
4 of 6 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: Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.
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.
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 4, 2026. For example:
Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
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 May 4, 2026. 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 May 4, 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 May 4, 2026. For example:
Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
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.
6 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Cans of crushed tomatoes was observed (Lodge dry storage) to be dented. Damaged cans may compromise product integrity and pose a food safety risk. Please ensure dented cans are discarded and only canned goods in sound condition are stored and used.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Chlorine dishwasher in the lodge measured ~50 ppm, which is below effective sanitizing levels. The operator advised that they will contact the manufacturer/technician to re-calibrate the dishwasher to achieve proper sanitizer concentration prior to their next scheduled event.
- 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?
- A gap at the back door (lodge) was noted, allowing light to enter. The operator was advised to install weatherproofing to ensure a tight seal and prevent pest entry.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- A light fixture in the T-bar storage area was missing a cover. This may pose a contamination risk in the event of breakage. Please install a cover or use shatter-resistant bulbs to prevent contamination.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The following areas had grease build up and need to be cleaned: wall of shelving unit that is underneath lamp light and flooring underneath deep fryer. Temperature of Dasani mini cooler measured 17C-canned/bottle soda drinks are only stored in this unit. Discussed adjusting temperature and monitoring.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions