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Douglas Meats

409 North Railway Street SE Medicine Hat AB T1A 2Z3 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Douglas Meats has been inspected 8 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 15, 2023. The most recent inspection, on September 15, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 4 infractions 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 5, 2026. For example: Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?

  • 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 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 30, 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 5, 2026. 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?

  • 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 once on December 18, 2024. For example: Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(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.

8 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Chlorine test strips are expired:"Chlorine Test Strips 10-200 ppm/Hydrion Chlorine//Dip and remove quickly/Blot immediately with paper towel/Compare to color chart at once//Lot: 227421//EXP: OCT 1, 2023".
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • A few ceiling tiles in the main processing area are water damaged.Several fluorescent lamps are burned out.The solid glass cover for the light in the walk-in freezer is missing.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Chlorine test strips are expired:"Chlorine Test Strips 10-200 ppm/Hydrion Chlorine//Dip and remove quickly/Blot immediately with paper towel/Compare to color chart at once//Lot: 227421//EXP: OCT 1, 2023".
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • A few ceiling tiles in the main processing area are water damaged.Several fluorescent lamps are burned out.The solid glass cover for the light in the walk-in freezer is missing.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Substances resembling calcium buildup were observed inside the ice machine. Additionally, substances that appear to be rust were noted on the back interior wall. Please thoroughly clean and sanitize the ice machine.
  6. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The ceiling of the walk-in freezer was peeling and flaking off. The operator indicated that they are planning to repair it when the peak season is over.Please ensure that the ceiling of the walk-in freezer is in good repair to ensure that there is no physical contamination of food occurring.
  7. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Food in the walk-in freezer was being stored in garbage bags. Please ensure that all food is stored in food-grade containers to prevent leaching or cross contamination of the food from occurring.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The ceiling of the walk-in freezer was peeling and flaking off. Please ensure that the ceiling of the walk-in freezer is in good repair to ensure that there is no physical contamination of food occurring.
  8. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

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