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Co-operative Cafe

5 Main St Norquay SK S0A 2V0 · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

Co-operative Cafe has been inspected 4 times by Saskatchewan Health Authority since May 28, 2024. The most recent inspection, on January 6, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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 on May 28, 2024. For example: Temperature Control - Cooking, Reheating and Hot Holding

  • 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: Manual Dishwashing

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on May 28, 2024. For example: Handwashing

  • 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 6, 2026. For example: Maintenance & General Sanitation

  • 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 once on May 28, 2024. For example: Licence

About this data

These results come from Saskatchewan Health Authority, 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. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Maintenance & General Sanitation
      • Washroom are not equipped with an adequate number of easily cleanable waste containers. Refer to 4.4.d of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
  2. Routine

    0 infractions

  3. Follow-up

    3 infractions

    • Finishing Materials
      • Floors in rooms where food is prepared, packaged, stored or received are not easily cleaned, durable, impervious, light in colour, smooth, non-toxic, and non-corrosive. Refer to subclause 13(a)(i) of The Food Safety Regulations, and 1.7 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Walls in rooms where food is prepared, packaged, stored or received are not easily cleaned, durable, impervious, light in colour, smooth, non-toxic, and non-corrosive. Refer to subclause 13(a)(i) of The Food Safety Regulations, and 1.7 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Maintenance & General Sanitation
      • A portion of the food facility, as specified by the Public Health Inspector, is not kept clean, and/or in good repair. Refer clause 18(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Equipment as specified by the Public Health Inspector, are not kept clean and sanitized and/or maintained in good repair. Refer to 3.1.5 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Lighting
      • Lighting intensity is not adequate to facilitate cleaning, i.e. 110 lux or more (at a distance of 91 cm (3 ft.) above the floor) in walk-in coolers, freezers, dry storage areas, and dining areas during periods of cleaning. Refer to subclause 13(b)(iii) of The Food Safety Regulations and 1.8.1.a of the Public Eating Establishment Standards. (Show More)
  4. Routine

    9 infractions

    • Licence
      • A valid public eating establishment licence is not displayed in a conspicuous place where it may be seen by persons served. Refer to section 10 The Food Safety Regulations.
    • Finishing Materials
      • Floors in rooms where food is prepared, packaged, stored or received are not easily cleaned, durable, impervious, light in colour, smooth, non-toxic, and non-corrosive. Refer to subclause 13(a)(i) of The Food Safety Regulations, and 1.7 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Walls in rooms where food is prepared, packaged, stored or received are not easily cleaned, durable, impervious, light in colour, smooth, non-toxic, and non-corrosive. Refer to subclause 13(a)(i) of The Food Safety Regulations, and 1.7 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Maintenance & General Sanitation
      • A portion of the food facility, as specified by the Public Health Inspector, is not kept clean, and/or in good repair. Refer clause 18(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Manual Dishwashing
      • Chlorine sanitizing solution concentration is not at least 100 parts per million at 24°C - 44°C (75°F - 111°F). Refer to 3.1.c.ii of the Public Eating Establishment Standard.
      • Tableware, utensils, and equipment is not being washed, rinsed, and sanitized using an appropriate 3-step manual dishwashing method as detailed in section 3.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Temperature Control - Cooking, Reheating and Hot Holding
      • Potentially hazardous food is not kept at an internal temperature of 60°C (140°F) or greater for hot holding. Refer to clause 23(1)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations.
    • Handwashing
      • Hand washing station is not equipped with single use paper towels in a dispenser. Refer to 1.11.2 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration
      • Potentially hazardous food is not kept at a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less under refrigeration. Refer to clause 23(1)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations.
    • Food Handler Habits, Hygiene & Health
      • Persons working in the food facility are not observing a high standard of personal cleanliness and proper hygiene. Refer to section 27 of The Food Safety Regulations, and 7.2.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Lighting
      • Lighting intensity is not adequate to facilitate cleaning, i.e. 110 lux or more (at a distance of 91 cm (3 ft.) above the floor) in walk-in coolers, freezers, dry storage areas, and dining areas during periods of cleaning. Refer to subclause 13(b)(iii) of The Food Safety Regulations and 1.8.1.a of the Public Eating Establishment Standards. (Show More)

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