Dumpling House
864 Heritage Boulevard W Lethbridge AB T1K 7V5 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Dumpling House has been inspected 12 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since January 9, 2024. The most recent inspection, on August 27, 2026, found no infractions.
5 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 7 inspections with 12 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 21, 2026. For example:
Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
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 9 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on August 21, 2026. For example:
Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 21, 2026. For example:
Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 once on August 21, 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?
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
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Used wet cleaning cloths were observed lying on the food preparation counter. The operator was advised to store wet cleaning cloths in a sanitizer solution when not in use to prevent contamination and that was done.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Scoops in flour and rice containers were stored with the handles touching the food. The operator removed the scoops and stored them in a designated area during the inspection
- 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?
- A valid Food Handling Permit was not posted at the time of the inspection.Please ensure that a valid Food Handling Permit is posted in a visible location.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Grease, flour, and fingerprints were observed on the refrigerator doors.Please ensure that the refrigerator doors are cleaned regularly and maintained in a sanitary condition.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 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 were not available to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizer.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- A box of onions was observed on the floor; the operator relocated it to a shelf in the dry storage area.Scoops were observed stored inside the flour and rice containers; the operator removed them and placed them in a designated container.
- 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 were not available to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizer.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The areas noted below require cleaning:• The microwave• The doors of the stand‑up cooler and the adjacent refrigerator• Under the wok range and the fryers• The exhaust hoodPlease ensure that these areas are cleaned and maintained in a sanitary condition.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- There were high-risk food items (raw meat) being stored above low-risk food items (vegetables) in multiple coolers. Please ensure that low-risk food items are stored above high-risk food items to prevent cross-contamination from occurring.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- The scoops found in the bulk containers were improperly stored and had a build-up of food debris.The outside of the bulk containers had a build-up of food debris on them. Please ensure that the bulk ingredients containers and scoops are cleaned. Please ensure that scoops provided for bulk ingredients have a handle and are stored properly to mitigate cross-contamination from occurring.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- The storage area near the back door had food being stored with non-food items, and food being stored on the floor.Please ensure that food is stored separately from non-food items and that all food is stored a minimum of 6 inches off of the floor.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- There was a build-up of grease on the hood vent filters. Please ensure that the indicated areas are cleaned.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Raw meat was stored in the upper selves with bread.The operator was educated on proper storage; to always store raw meat in the bottom shelves.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- There was no soap in the soap dispenser.The operator refilled the soap dispenser during inspection.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Exhaust hood filters were dirty, and professional servicing was scheduled later this month.Please send photos once servicing is completed.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- There were containers of open food being stacked on one another in the prep cooler. This was corrected during inspection.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Some of the food containers in the coolers did not have lids. Please ensure that all food containers are covered in storage to prevent cross contamination.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?