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Fortress Junction Service - Food Store

15-21-9-W5 Kananaskis AB T0L 2C0 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Fortress Junction Service - Food Store has been inspected 8 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since February 16, 2024. The most recent inspection, on July 29, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 8 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 24 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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 13 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on May 21, 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 8 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on June 3, 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)?

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 22, 2026. For example: Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on February 16, 2024. For example: Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?

  • 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 10 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on July 29, 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?

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. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
      • Was advised no staff have an approved provincial food safety course but one is in the process of taking it at this time. Please provide a copy of certificate once 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?
      • There is a raw wood walkway on the floor in the walk-in-cooler; this needs to be removed or made easily cleanable and impervious to moisture.
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Incorrect chlorine testing strips were purchased (only read up to 10ppm).Obtain chlorine testing strips that read up to 100 or 200ppm.
    • 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
      • Was advised no staff have an approved provincial food safety course but one is in the process of taking it at this time. Please provide a copy of certificate once 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?
      • There is a raw wood walkway on the floor in the walk-in-cooler; this needs to be removed or made easily cleanable and impervious to moisture.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • No chlorine test strips could be found for checking chlorine sanitizer concentration (required for when sanitizing utensils such as the ice cream scoops).Obtain chlorine testing strips that read up to 200ppm.Was advised have been ordered.
    • 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 gaps along side of the large garage doors which could allow entry by rodents. Please close off all gaps around doors that could allow entry by rodents.This was mostly done, still just one small gap to be closed off on left side of left garage door (when facing the doors from inside the garage).
    • 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?
      • Some mouse droppings were also found in some cupboards in room when ice cream is scooped. Advised was clean but now there are a few new droppings. Remove droppings and clean and sanitize area.
    • 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
      • Was advised no staff have an approved provincial food safety course. Course to be taken.
    • 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 is a raw wood walkway on the floor in the walk-in-cooler; this needs to be removed or made easily cleanable and impervious to moisture.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Utensils (e.g. ice cream scoops) are not being sanitized after cleaning. After washing with soap and water, rinse, then immerse in sanitizer (e.g. 100-200ppm chlorine for 2 minutes), air dry.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • No chlorine test strips could be found for checking chlorine sanitizer concentration (required for when sanitizing utensils such as the ice cream scoops).Obtain chlorine testing strips that read up to 200ppm.
    • 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 gaps along side of the large garage doors which could allow entry by rodents. Please close off all gaps around doors that could allow entry by rodents.
    • 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?
      • Some mouse droppings found in garage area and in cupboard under sinks. Remove droppings and clean and sanitize area. Some mouse droppings were also found in some cupboards in room when ice cream is scooped. Remove droppings and clean and sanitize area.
    • 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
      • Was advised no staff have an approved provincial food safety course. Course to be taken.
    • 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 is a raw wood walkway on the floor in the walk-in-cooler; this needs to be removed or made easily cleanable and impervious to moisture.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • No probe thermometer for checking food temperatures could be located. Obtain probe thermometer as was advised in summer will be cooking hotdogs.
    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Utensils are not being sanitized after cleaning. After washing with soap and water, rinse, then immerse in sanitizer (e.g. 100-200ppm chlorine for 2 minutes), air dry. Was advised currently no food preparation but will be starting scooping ice cream, making hot dogs again in summer.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • No chlorine test strips could be found for checking chlorine sanitizer concentration (when sanitizing).Obtain chlorine testing strips that read up to 200ppm.
    • 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 gaps along side of the large garage doors which could allow entry by rodents. Please close off all gaps around doors that could allow entry by rodents.
    • 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?
      • Some mouse droppings found in garage area and in cupboard under sinks. Remove droppings and clean and sanitize area. Ensure that pest control devices for mice are used in these areas.
    • 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
      • Was advised no staff have an approved provincial food safety course. Course to be taken.
    • 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 is a raw wood walkway on the floor in the walk-in-cooler; this needs to be removed or made easily cleanable and impervious to moisture.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Cleaning needed of walk-in-cooler floor and areas where there is mouse droppings.Remove items not required for operation of the store from the garage (e.g bike) or keep at far end of garage away from any food products.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    10 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Ice machine and some packaged foods are in the garage. Car was parked in the garage. If going to continue to keep ice machine and store foods in the garage, car cannot be parked in here.Several packaged food items are being stored on the floor of the walk-in-cooler. Get additional shelving to store these items up off the floor at least 6 inches.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • No probe thermometer for checking food temperatures could be located. Obtain probe thermometer.
    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Utensils are not being sanitized after cleaning. After washing with soap and water, rinse, then immerse in sanitizer (e.g. 100-200ppm chlorine for 2 minutes), air dry.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • No chlorine test strips could be found for checking chlorine sanitizer concentration (when sanitizing).Obtain chlorine testing strips that read up to 200ppm.
    • 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 gaps along side of the large garage doors which could allow entry by rodents. Please close off all gaps around doors that could allow entry by rodents.
    • 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?
      • Some mouse droppings found in garage area and in cupboard under sinks. Remove droppings and clean and sanitize area. Ensure that pest control devices for mice are used in these areas.
    • 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 permit is on display; please post current food permit.
    • 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
      • Was advised no staff have an approved provincial food safety course. Course to be taken.
    • 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 is a raw wood walkway on the floor in the walk-in-cooler; this needs to be removed or made easily cleanable and impervious to moisture.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Cleaning needed of walk-in-cooler floor and areas where there is mouse droppings.Remove items not required for operation of the store from the garage.
  7. Risk Management Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • There were cookies made in staff's home kitchen for sale in the store. These cookies can not be sold in the store as they are not from an approved source/made in a facility with a food handling permit. Cookies removed during inspection.
    • 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 is a gap along side of the large garage doors which could allow entry by rodents. Please close off the gap.
    • 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 a dog (belonging to staff) in the store at time of inspection; dog was removed.
    • 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?
      • Some mouse droppings found in space between two shelving units in garage storage area. Remove droppings and clean and sanitize area.
    • 17. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Critical)?
      • The particleboard under the 2-compartment sink and in the adjacent cupboard is water-damaged and has some mold as a result of a previous water leak from the 2-compartment sink. Will need to remove all the water-damaged and moldy material and replace the cupboard.
    • 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 permit is on display; please post current food 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?
      • Countertop under/by the coffee machine (that had been leaking) is damaged). The countertop will need to be replaced in this area.
  8. Risk Management Inspection

    4 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?
      • There is a gap along side of the large garage doors which could allow entry by rodents. Please close off the gap.
    • 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?
      • Some mouse droppings found in space between two shelving units in garage storage area. Remove droppings and clean and sanitize area.
    • 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 permit is on display; please post current food 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?
      • Countertop under/by the coffee machine (that had been leaking) is damaged). The countertop will need to be replaced in this area.
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