Expanding Imagination Childcare - Kitchen
1188 137 Avenue SE Calgary AB T2J 6T6 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Expanding Imagination Childcare - Kitchen has been inspected 4 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since January 30, 2024. The most recent inspection, on March 18, 2026, found no infractions.
1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests.
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.
PestsHigher risk
Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.
Recorded once on February 11, 2026. For example:
Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 8, 2025. For example:
Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
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 February 11, 2026. 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.
4 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 16. Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
- Evidence of mouse droppings were found underneath the handwash sink and in the cabinet beside it. The kitchen was equipped with bait stations that were observed to be untouched.Please ensure that the mouse droppings are carefully cleaned by spraying them with a 1:9 chlorine solution and allowing it to sit for five minutes. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves and a mask, to minimize exposure to potential contaminants. Locate any holes and gaps and fill them with steel wool, then seal them to prevent the entry of unwanted pests. The operator is currently responsible for their own pest control. Please monitor the pest activity and adjust the frequency of treatment accordingly.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Ceiling vents and surrounding tiles throughout the kitchen were observed to be covered in dust and loose debris, posing a potential risk of physical contamination.Please clean the indicated areas.
- 16. Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- The handwash sink was blocked at the time of inspection with trays of food being prepared and there were pieces of plastic and paper towel in the handwash sink.Please ensure the handwash sink is kept clear and easily accessible at all times.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Leftover cake and cut oranges were stored in a paper towel on the countertop of the preschool classroom. Please store leftover food in a refrigerator/fridge using plates. Ensure that foods are kept covered.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?