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Corner Cafe and Catering

230 12A Street N Lethbridge AB T1H 2J1 · Food - General

Inspection summary

Corner Cafe and Catering has been inspected 12 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since October 26, 2023. The most recent inspection, on June 1, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

7 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and 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.

  • 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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 7, 2025. For example: Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?

  • 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 1, 2026. For example: Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 7, 2025. For example: Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 7, 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?

  • 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 June 26, 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.

12 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • The kitchen sanitizer spray measured 25 ppm chlorine and was remixed to 200 ppm during the inspection.
  2. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Coffee creamers and milkettes were kept out in room temperature at vacant tables. They were put in a refrigerator during the inspection.Please take out creamers out as needed to keep them out of unsafe temperatures for too long.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Front handwashing sink contained a soap bucket, blocking access. It was moved during inspection.Please keep handwashing station free from obstruction to have easy access to handwashing.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • There was a buildup of grime and debris inside the ice machine.Please discard the ice and ensure that the machine is regularly cleaned.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Freezer strip curtains and inside freezer door has a build-up of ice. Please ensure these are properly de-iced and regularly monitored.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • There was a build-up of mould on the inside of the ice machine. Please ensure that the indicated areas are cleaned and sanitized.
  7. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
      • Food handling permit was not displayed in a conspicuous place at the time of inspection. The operator printed the new food handling permit and put it on display at a conspicuous place. Ensure that the food handling permit is always displayed.
  9. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Two mop heads were hanging close to a bucket of drying bread. Operator advised that the mop heads were recently cleaned. Regardless, items used for cleaning must be kept separate from food and utensil storage.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Coffee creamers were placed on every table. Do not leave cream out on the tables unless required by the customers.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The metal seal in the walk-in freezer is damaged as the wood is exposed. Repair this.
  11. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

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