Exshaw Community Hall
24 Heart Mountain Drive Exshaw AB T0L 2C0 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Exshaw Community Hall has been inspected once by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health), on February 10, 2026. The most recent inspection, on February 10, 2026, recorded 7 infractions.
In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.
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 2 times on February 10, 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?
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 February 10, 2026. 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 2 times on February 10, 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?
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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 February 10, 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?
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 February 10, 2026. For example:
Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
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.
1 inspection
- Monitoring Inspection
7 infractions
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- The dishwasher is not dispensing any sanitizer and was advised it is not functional/is leaking. Was advised different dishwasher is going to be installed and that dishwasher is not often used (caterers bring own dishes and take back to own facility to clean or disposables are used). Condition will need to be put on food permit that only disposables can be used for customer service unless functional dishwasher installed shortly.
- 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?
- There was evidence of mice (droppings, shredded paper) in the closet where the hot water tank is. Remove droppings (spray with 1 parts bleach/9 parts water solution first) and then clean and sanitize the area. Install rodent control devices in this area.
- 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?
- There are some gaps under/between doors into community hall from patio and from main front door that could allow the entry of rodents. Please close off the gaps.
- 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?
- Expired food handling permit was on display. Please display current food handling permit.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- The domestic fan above the stove on the left is not working. To be repaired.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Some unwrapped disposable dishes were stored in room with hot water tank. Store in a manner to prevent them from contamination.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Overall cleanliness is very good, just the vents need cleaning (ceiling and wall above freezer). Please clean the vents.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?