Covenant Health Bonnyville Health Centre - Main Kitchen
5001 Lake Shore Drive Bonnyville AB T9N 2J7 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Covenant Health Bonnyville Health Centre - Main Kitchen has been inspected 9 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 21, 2023. The most recent inspection, on March 20, 2026, found no infractions.
5 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Chemicals and toxic substances and Food temperature control.
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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 4, 2025. For example:
Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk
Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 25, 2025. For example:
Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
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 once on March 20, 2024. For example:
Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 4, 2025. For example:
Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
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 December 4, 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.
9 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- The commercial dishwasher was tested and recorded a sanitizing cycle temperature of 63.3°C. After multiple readings, the temperature did not reach the required 71°C. Ensure that a work order has been placed for the dishwasher repair. In the meantime, use the 3-compartment sink for manual sanitizing until the issue is resolved, and continue maintaining the temperature log sheet for the dishwasher.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Food debris was observed on the can opener, and leftover food debris was found on one of the ice cream scoops. The supervisor removed these items from use and placed them in the dishwashing area.Please ensure that all utensils are properly washed and sanitized.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The top rack of the stainless-steel bowls and inserts was observed to have a buildup of dust. Clean and sanitize the storage rack and the utensils on the top rack, and include this task in the daily cleaning schedule due to its proximity to the overhead exhaust vent.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Vinegar bottle was observed under the table in the main kitchen.Facility already have Quat sanitizer in place. Manager confirmed that staff will be make aware about using the Quat sanitizer on the counters.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- -Vinegar was being used as a sanitizer to sanitize the preparation counters/surfaces. Actions taken:-Staff was instructed not to use vinegar as a sanitizer. Vinegar is not an approved sanitizer as per Alberta Food Regulations.-Facility also has sanitizers such as bleach and Quat (those are approved sanitizers). Staff was instructed to use those to sanitize the counters/surfaces.
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- -Some of the chemical bottles were not labeled. Action taken:-Staff was instructed to label all the chemicals with their names/content to avoid chemical misuse/contamination.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- A bottle in the dishwasher area was not labelled. The operator corrected it.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Foods for client consumption in all coolers and freezers were at safe temperatures. Foods in the small staff cooler was at 8C. Please ensure all coolers can maintain 4C or lower.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Forks and spoons were not placed in containers with all business ends facing the same direction. The operator corrected it.
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions