Gas Plus - Food Store
1 - 400 Merganser Drive W Chestermere AB T1X 1K5 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Gas Plus - Food Store has been inspected 4 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since February 26, 2025. The most recent inspection, on August 26, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
None of the 4 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Food temperature control.
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 19, 2026. For example:
Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
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 August 19, 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 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 once on March 19, 2025. For example:
Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 19, 2026. For example:
Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-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 3 times on February 26, 2025. 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.
4 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 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?
- Permit displayed was from 2024-2025. Ensure current valid permit is displayed.
- 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?
- Monitoring Inspection
5 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- There was no sanitizer available onsite for sanitizing dishes or prep surfaces. Obtain sanitizer such as chlorine bleach and ensure it is diluted to the correct concentration so that it is food safe (100ppm for chlorine).
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- A lawnmower and a jerry can were stored in food prep area. Remove these items. Ensure all items not associated with food processing are stored seperately.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- 1. Paper towel was available but not in dispenser. Restock paper towel dispenser. 2. Hand sink was filled with dishes. Ensure hand sink is kept clear and accessible at all times.
- 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?
- 1. Mouse dropping were observed in cabinet under two compartment sink, behind ice machine and in corner of walk in cooler. Clean and sanitize these areas and monitor for any new pest activity. Seal any potential entry points.2. There were fruit flies around the garbage can. Eliminate fruit fly infestation.
- 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?
- Permit displayed was from 2024-2025. Ensure current valid permit is displayed.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Risk Management Inspection
2 infractions
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- There was no thermometer in the black fridge/freezer. Please place thermometer inside fridge so that temperature can be monitored.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Paper towel was available at hand sink but was not in/on dispenser. Please obtain dispenser for paper towel.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Monitoring Inspection
5 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- There was no sanitizer available at time of inspection. Ensure a food safe sanitizer such as 100ppm chlorine is available.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- There was no paper towel available in washroom or at hand sink in food prep area. Ensure paper towel is available at all hand sinks. Remove reusable towel.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Some shelves in walk in cooler were made of unfinished wood. Paint shelves so they are impervious to moisture and easy to clean.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- There was an accumulation of dirt on floor of walk in cooler. Clean floor of walk in cooler.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- A fabric chair was being used in food preparation area. Remove chair. Fabric cannot be properly washed and sanitized and is not permitted in food preparation area.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
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