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Garam Masala Ethnic Grocery Store

5-84 Broadway St E Yorkton SK S3N 0K9 · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

Garam Masala Ethnic Grocery Store has been inspected 5 times by Saskatchewan Health Authority since November 24, 2023. The most recent inspection, on December 3, 2025, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 5 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 11 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Protecting food from contamination.

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 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 26, 2025. For example: Dishwashing - General

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 26, 2025. For example: Handwashing

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 27, 2024. For example: Food Storage & Equipment

  • 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 24, 2024. For example: Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration

  • 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 November 24, 2023. For example: Pest Control

About this data

These results come from Saskatchewan Health Authority, 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.

5 inspections

  1. Follow-up

    3 infractions

    • Separation
      • Lockers or cabinets, located separate from food preparation, storage, or serving areas, are not provided for staff apparel, and other personal items. Refer to 1.15 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Finishing Materials
      • Floors in rooms where food is prepared, packaged, stored or received are not easily cleaned, durable, impervious, light in colour, smooth, non-toxic, and non-corrosive. Refer to subclause 13(a)(i) of The Food Safety Regulations, and 1.7 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Maintenance & General Sanitation
      • A portion of the food facility, as specified by the Public Health Inspector, is not kept clean, and/or in good repair. Refer clause 18(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
  2. Routine

    8 infractions

    • Dishwashing - General
      • Testing equipment, such as sanitizer test strips, is not available for checking the concentration of chemical sanitizers. Refer to 3.1.2 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Manual Dishwashing
      • Tableware, utensils, and equipment is not being washed, rinsed, and sanitized using an appropriate 3-step manual dishwashing method as detailed in section 3.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Finishing Materials
      • Walls in rooms where food is prepared, packaged, stored or received are not easily cleaned, durable, impervious, light in colour, smooth, non-toxic, and non-corrosive. Refer to subclause 13(a)(i) of The Food Safety Regulations, and 1.7 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Maintenance & General Sanitation
      • A portion of the food facility, as specified by the Public Health Inspector, is not kept clean, and/or in good repair. Refer clause 18(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Food Handler Habits, Hygiene & Health
      • Food is being prepared, and served in the absence of a person who has successfully completed a course in food sanitation. Refer to subsection 26(1) of The Food Safety Regulations, and 7.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Handwashing
      • An adequate number of conveniently located hand wash basins is not provided, or is not accessible, in areas where food is handled or prepared. Refer to 1.11.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Hand washing station is not equipped with single use paper towels in a dispenser. Refer to 1.11.2 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Separation
      • Lockers or cabinets, located separate from food preparation, storage, or serving areas, are not provided for staff apparel, and other personal items. Refer to 1.15 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Licence
      • Extensions, renovations or alterations were made without local authority approval. Refer to section 4 of The Food Safety Regulations.
  3. Routine

    6 infractions

    • Dishwashing - General
      • Testing equipment, such as sanitizer test strips, is not available for checking the concentration of chemical sanitizers. Refer to 3.1.2 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Manual Dishwashing
      • Quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution concentration is not at 200 parts per million at 24°C - 44°C (75°F - 111°F). Refer to 3.1.c.iii of the Public Eating Establishment Standard.
      • Tableware, utensils, and equipment is not being washed, rinsed, and sanitized using an appropriate 3-step manual dishwashing method as detailed in section 3.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Food Storage & Equipment
      • Food items are not stored on shelves which are of sufficient height to allow for easy cleaning of the floor and to allow for inspection for pests. Refer to 1.9 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Food Handler Habits, Hygiene & Health
      • Food handlers are using gloves inappropriately. Refer to section 27 of The Food Safety Regulations and 7.4 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Handwashing
      • An adequate number of conveniently located hand wash basins is not provided, or is not accessible, in areas where food is handled or prepared. Refer to 1.11.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Maintenance & General Sanitation
      • Sanitizing solution is not changed frequently to ensure it remains effective. Refer to 4.6 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Materials and equipment not required for the operation of public eating establishment are stored in the premises. Refer to 4.7 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • A portion of the food facility, as specified by the Public Health Inspector, is not kept clean, and/or in good repair. Refer clause 18(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
  4. Follow-up

    3 infractions

    • Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration
      • Potentially hazardous food is not kept at a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less under refrigeration. Refer to clause 23(1)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations.
    • Lighting
      • Lighting intensity is not adequate to facilitate cleaning, i.e. 220 lux or more (at a distance of 91 cm (3 ft.) above the floor) in areas used for dining, handwashing, dishwashing, utensil, and equipment storage, and washrooms. Refer to subclause 13(b)(iii) of The Food Safety Regulations and 1.8.1.b of the Public Eating Establishment Standards. (Show More)
    • Ventilation
      • Food facility is not equipped with properly operating ventilation to prevent the accumulation of odours, fumes, steam, vapours, smoke or excessive heat. Refer to subclause 13(b)(iv) of The Food Safety Regulations.
  5. Routine

    9 infractions

    • Maintenance & General Sanitation
      • Sanitizing solution is not changed frequently to ensure it remains effective. Refer to 4.6 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Materials and equipment not required for the operation of public eating establishment are stored in the premises. Refer to 4.7 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration
      • Internal temperature of cooked potentially hazardous food is not being reduced rapidly to 20°C (68°F) or less within 2 hours and from 20°C (68°F) to 4°C (40°F) or less within the next four hours. Refer to 2.2.7 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Food Storage & Equipment
      • An accurate thermometer is not available to monitor the temperature of potentially hazardous food. Refer to clause 23(1)(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 2.2.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Food items are not stored on shelves which are of sufficient height to allow for easy cleaning of the floor and to allow for inspection for pests. Refer to 1.9 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Food contact surfaces are not made from materials that are suitable for their intended purpose, durable, easily cleanable, and/or free from any undesirable substance. Refer to section 16 of The Food Safety Regulations.
    • Handwashing
      • Hand washing station is not equipped with single use paper towels in a dispenser. Refer to 1.11.2 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Ventilation
      • Food facility is not equipped with properly operating ventilation to prevent the accumulation of odours, fumes, steam, vapours, smoke or excessive heat. Refer to subclause 13(b)(iv) of The Food Safety Regulations.
    • Lighting
      • Lighting intensity is not adequate to facilitate cleaning, i.e. 110 lux or more (at a distance of 91 cm (3 ft.) above the floor) in walk-in coolers, freezers, dry storage areas, and dining areas during periods of cleaning. Refer to subclause 13(b)(iii) of The Food Safety Regulations and 1.8.1.a of the Public Eating Establishment Standards. (Show More)
    • Pest Control
      • Food facility is not designed, and/or maintained to prevent the entry of pests. Refer to subclause 13(a)(ii) of The Food Safety Regulations and 6.3 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Dishwashing - General
      • Tableware, utensils and equipment are not air dried. Refer to 3.1.5 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Manual Dishwashing
      • Tableware, utensils, and equipment is not being washed, rinsed, and sanitized using an appropriate 3-step manual dishwashing method as detailed in section 3.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.

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