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Dairy Queen

1606 Bow Valley Trail Canmore AB T1W 1N5 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Dairy Queen has been inspected 6 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since July 4, 2024. The most recent inspection, on August 17, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 6 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.

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.

  • 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 July 3, 2025. For example: Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?

  • 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 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 5, 2026. For example: Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?

  • 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 on July 3, 2025. For example: Do food handlers refrain from handling food while ill and have acceptable attire and hygiene?

  • 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 once on July 3, 2025. For example: Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on July 3, 2025. For example: Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?

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. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Washrooms need more detailed cleaning. There was some black spots on the floor and some build-up on wall tiles that needs to be scrubbed off. Toilet seat in mens' washroom also had a bit of debris.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Demand Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 05. Do food handlers refrain from handling food while ill and have acceptable attire and hygiene?
      • Several foodhandlers were wearing bracelets. If they can't be removed, will need to either cover with a glove or ensure they can be secured further up the arm so as not to potentially come in contact with food/food prep surface.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • There were personal items on counter that is also used to decorate cakes. Personal items are to be kept separate from food/food prep surfaces.There was personal food on a shelf in the walk-in-cooler stored with restaurant foods. Please store on a separate shelf (corrected) and label as personal food.
    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Utensil sitting in sanitizer in sink was not completely immersed in the sanitizer. Ensure utensils are completely immersed for proper sanitizing. Corrected during inspection.
    • 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
      • Wooden highchairs were broken (wooden pieces coming apart and/or broken straps). To be repaired or replaced. They also need cleaning.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • One of the plastic food containers was cracked. To be discarded.The cutting board used to cut bananas is only being sanitized once a day. To be cleaned and sanitized at least every four hours if used during that time period.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Overall, the facility is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. There was some food debris noted in the walk-in cooler (on and under yellow wood palette) and under the shelves in the walk-in-freezer). These areas are to be cleaned. Palette should be replaced with a shelf that can be easily cleaned under.- Please clean these areas.
  5. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Floor along walls and base of the walls in the washrooms need to be cleaned more thoroughly as there is some build-up of dirt in these areas. Sink in women's washroom had a bit of grime build-up. There was also several pieces of gum in the urinal. To be cleaned.Floor along walls and base of walls in the dining area have some build-up of dirt. To be cleaned more thoroughly.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Overall, the facility is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. There was some food debris noted in the walk-in cooler and freezer, and some grease surrounding the fryer equipment. - Please clean these areas.
  6. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Overall, the facility is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. There was some food debris noted in the walk-in cooler and freezer, and some grease surrounding the fryer equipment. - Please clean these areas.

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