Cold Lake Healthcare Centre
314 25 Street Cold Lake AB T9M 1G6 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Cold Lake Healthcare Centre has been inspected 7 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since March 7, 2024. The most recent inspection, on August 17, 2026, found no infractions.
3 of 7 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: Cleaning and sanitizing.
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.
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 June 18, 2026. For example:
Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 24, 2025. 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?
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.
7 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Quaternary ammonium (quats) sanitizer was measured at 100 ppm at the time of inspection. Please ensure the sanitizer is maintained at 200 ppm quats. Sanitizer concentration must be checked each time it is dispensed from the chemical dispensing unit to verify it is at the correct concentration before use.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management 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?
- 1. Dairy cooler was completely empty which allowed for further observation noting further areas of concern, including widespread peeling paint along the ceiling and walls, and separation of the floor-to-wall baseboard, creating hard-to-clean gaps.2. The following issues were observed across all three coolers:- Peeling or flaking paint; - Early signs of rustThe following timelines were discussed and agreed upon:Dairy Cooler: Peeling paint, baseboard, and rust to be addressed within 30 days.Fruit & Vegetable Cooler: Peeling paint and rust to be addressed within 60 days.Dessert Cooler: Peeling paint and rust to be addressed within 90 days.Surfaces in food storage areas must be smooth, non-absorbent, and in good repair to prevent the accumulation of debris or moisture and to ensure they can be properly cleaned and sanitized. Peeling paint, in particular, can pose a physical contamination risk if flakes fall onto food or contact surfaces, and also creates irregular surfaces that are more difficult to clean effectively.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Small amounts of mould-like growth remain in the fruit and vegetable cooler, particularly around fixtures and under shelves. While much of the initial mould-like growth has been cleaned, mould-like growth should be treated as an immediate sanitation concern. Its continued presence, even in limited areas, presents a potential contamination risk—especially in a healthcare setting storing fresh produce. Prompt cleaning and disinfection of the remaining affected areas is expected.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Mould-like growth present in all three walk-in coolers in hard-to-clean areas (underside of shelves, around fans, light cover, thermometer probe cord). Dust buildup noted on fan guard and rust observed on ceiling of cooler/freezer unit.Please clean and disinfect all affected areas, including fan guards. Implement a regular cleaning schedule that includes hard-to-reach surfaces. Repair or replace rusted area on the ceiling to ensure surfaces remain cleanable and in good repair, as rust compromises surface integrity and may lead to contamination or further deterioration of the unit.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 1. Rust was observed inside the display fridge in the customer service area. Please clean rust build-up.2. Fans in the display fridge in the customer service area need to be cleaned.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?