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Cornucopia Gourment Popcorn

5012 50 Avenue Castor AB T0C 0X0 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Cornucopia Gourment Popcorn has been inspected 6 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since June 24, 2024. The most recent inspection, on July 2, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Food source, labelling and allergens.

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 June 25, 2026. For example: Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 22, 2026. For example: Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?

  • 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 25, 2026. For example: 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?

  • 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 October 7, 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.

6 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. 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)?
      • As discussed, dishes must be washed, rinsed to remove detergent residue, and then fully submerged in an approved sanitizing solution for a minimum of two minutes before being removed and allowed to air dry.Approval was not granted for the preparation and cooking of raw meat products or intermediate-level food handling activities due to insufficient equipment capacity to safely support these activities.The current equipment is oversized in relation to the available warewashing facilities. Food contact equipment and utensils are required to be adequately washed, rinsed, sanitized, and allowed to air dry. The existing sinks are not large enough to properly accommodate the size and quantity of equipment being used, making it difficult to ensure effective cleaning and sanitizing.The equipment observed is more consistent with what would typically be found in a larger commercial food service operation where appropriate warewashing capacity and infrastructure are available.Large containers used for popcorn storage and mixing were approved, as these items can remain in an appropriate sanitizing solution when required and present a lower risk. However, the available equipment and warewashing capacity are not sufficient to support additional food handling activities, particularly when raw meat products are being prepared and served due to the increased risk of cross-contamination.
    • 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?
      • Permit fees have not yet been received. OUTSTANDINGFood handling activities observed during the inspection exceed those permitted under the current permit conditions. CORRECTED
  3. Demand Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 01. Is the food facility in compliance with verbal and/or written approvals and/or orders issued by an Executive Officer, and is the Executive Officer able to exercise their duties without obstruction or interference?
      • Approval was not granted for the preparation and cooking of raw meat products or for intermediate-level food handling activities, as the facility does not currently have adequate equipment to safely support these activities.
    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • Uninspected eggs were observed in the fridge in the kitchen. These eggs were not labeled to identify them as uninspected.Homemade goodies were also observed in the display fridge and back fridge with a label 'Ben & Simons Pie Shoppe' - this is not a commercial food establishment. Please remove these from the premises.
    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • As discussed, dishes must be washed, rinsed to remove detergent residue, and then fully submerged in an approved sanitizing solution for a minimum of two minutes before being removed and allowed to air dry.Approval was not granted for the preparation and cooking of raw meat products or intermediate-level food handling activities due to insufficient equipment capacity to safely support these activities.The current equipment is oversized in relation to the available warewashing facilities. Food contact equipment and utensils are required to be adequately washed, rinsed, sanitized, and allowed to air dry. The existing sinks are not large enough to properly accommodate the size and quantity of equipment being used, making it difficult to ensure effective cleaning and sanitizing.The equipment observed is more consistent with what would typically be found in a larger commercial food service operation where appropriate warewashing capacity and infrastructure are available.Large containers used for popcorn storage and mixing were approved, as these items can remain in an appropriate sanitizing solution when required and present a lower risk. However, the available equipment and warewashing capacity are not sufficient to support additional food handling activities, particularly when raw meat products are being prepared and served due to the increased risk of cross-contamination.
    • 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?
      • Permit fees have not yet been received.Food handling activities observed during the inspection exceed those permitted under the current permit conditions.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • Food that is not from a commercial source (farmers market) was observed for sale in the store i.e. Little Europe and Ben & Simon Pie Shoppe labels. This is not allowed. All foods must come from a commercial source. Please remove.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Facility has a lot of things going on in a small space. As discussed, the popcorn bins that are empty need to be washed and sanitized and please remove the clutter near the back door.
  6. Initial Inspection

    0 infractions

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