Fort McMurray Recovery Centre - Food
451 Sakitawaw Trail Fort McMurray AB T9H 4P3 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Fort McMurray Recovery Centre - Food has been inspected 12 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 15, 2023. The most recent inspection, on July 11, 2025, recorded 1 infraction.
5 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and 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.
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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 22, 2024. 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 April 3, 2025. For example:
Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
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 July 11, 2025. For example:
Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
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 22, 2024. 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.
12 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The commercial dishwasher door and gasket was observed with a build-up of grime and debris. An operator cleaned the door and gasket. Ensure that all equipment is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- The bottled quaternary ammonium sanitizer for the dining tables was measured at 0ppm. The sanitizer dispenser used to refill the bottles at the 2-basin sink was also measured at 0ppm. Sanitizer buckets in the kitchen were measured at 200ppm, facility operator indicated the sanitizer buckets are filled from the storage room dispenser. The facility operator was instructed to refill the sanitizer bottles from the storage room dispenser. Ensure that every sanitizer solution is tested using the sanitizer specific test strips to verify effective sanitation.
- 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
- 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 coffee table was observed with exposed swelling of the wood-like material.Repair or replace the table to be a smooth, durable, and moisture resistant surface.Note: Management has advised that the table replacement has been purchased.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 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 coffee table was observed with exposed swelling of the wood-like material.Repair or replace the table to be a smooth, durable, and moisture resistant surface.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- 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?
- A beetle-like insect was observed in a drawer filled with utensils. Facility operator removed the insect and cleaned and sanitized the drawer.Ensure that the facility is free from pests.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The scoop for coffee grounds were stored with the scoop handle touching the food item. Facility operator removed the scoop from the food container.Ensure that all food is protected from contamination by storing the scoop with the handle not touching the food item.
- 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?
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 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 rangehood maintenance was overdue, November 2023. Service rangehood and ensure maintenance is completed.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 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?
- A dead cockroach was observed on a sticky trap underneath the dishwashing area. The supervisor had indicated that an extensive integrated pest management treatment was in place to combat the issue. Ensure that the facility and surrounding areas are kept free of pests, and conditions that encourage the harbouring of pests are eliminated.
- 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?