Skip to content
Loading map…

Circle K 22158 - Food Store

40 Southridge Drive Okotoks AB T1S 1V4 · Food - General

Inspection summary

Circle K 22158 - Food Store has been inspected 4 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 21, 2023. The most recent inspection, on April 29, 2025, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 4 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 29, 2025. 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 July 22, 2024. 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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on April 29, 2025. For example: Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?

  • 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 April 9, 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?

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.

4 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • QUATs sanitizer dispenser for the 3 compartment sink was not functioning properly.**Repair. In the meantime, staff can manually prepare the QUATs sanitizer following manufacturer's instructions. QUATS test strips were available.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Clean syrup residue in and around soda storage area. *Ongoing violation
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • QUATs sanitizer dispenser for the 3 compartment sink was not functioning properly.**Repair. In the meantime, staff can manually prepare the QUATs sanitizer following manufacturer's instructions. QUATS test strips were available.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Chair was blocking the handwashing station located in the front cashier area. **Ensure handwashing station is not obstructed.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Clean syrup residue in and around soda storage area. *Ongoing violation
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Cleaning required in the following areas: 1) Underneath the shelving rack of the soda syrups.2) Storage cabinet of food equipment in the front cashier area.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 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?
      • The weatherstripping underneath the back door was determined to be insufficient, as there existed a gap of approximately 2cm between the outer weatherstripping and the ground. Modify current weatherstripping or install new weatherstripping barrier to close this gap.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Clean syrup residue in and around soda storage area. *Ongoing violation
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Raw wood was observed near the wall adjacent to drink syrup storage, which is an area that would require more frequent cleaning.Finish, cover, or seal raw wood in this area to make cleaning surfaces easy. *Ongoing violation
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Clean syrup residue in and around soda storage area. *Ongoing violation

Nearby inspected facilities

Own this business? Add a badge to your website