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Good Earth Coffeehouse

333 Banff Avenue Banff AB T1L 1B1 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Good Earth Coffeehouse has been inspected 5 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since April 24, 2024. The most recent inspection, on October 6, 2025, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 5 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on October 6, 2025. 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 1, 2025. For example: Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (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 13 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on October 6, 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.

5 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    3 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?
      • **Repeat Violation**Many house flies were noted throughout the facility. - Consult with pest control company. Keep the doors to the outside closed. Remove and standing water or food debris. May need additional fly control measures such as lights/traps.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • *Repeat Violation*Some of the bottom shelves edges covers were in disrepair and peeling off the surface. Surfaces must be smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable.- Repair the shelving.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • *Cleaning has been scheduled*Ceiling tiles above dish pit area had a buildup of dust. Ceilings should be kept visibly clean to prevent contamination of food area below.- Clean the ceiling.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    4 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 test strips for the QUAT sanitizer used could be located onsite. - Please acquire appropriate QUAT test strips to confirm the concentration of the surface sanitizer.
    • 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?
      • **Repeat Violation**Many house flies were noted throughout the facility. - Consult with pest control company. Keep the doors to the outside closed. Remove and standing water or food debris. May need additional fly control measures such as lights/traps.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • *Repeat Violation*Some of the bottom shelves edges covers were in disrepair and peeling off the surface. Surfaces must be smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable.- Repair the shelving.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • *Repeat Violation*Ceiling tiles above dish pit area had a buildup of dust. Ceilings should be kept visibly clean to prevent contamination of food area below.- Clean the ceiling.
  3. Demand Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • 1) Wet sanitizer cloths were out on the counter. - Please ensure all sanitizer cloths are stored in an approved sanitizer solution. 2) Cloths in the sanitizer bucket were not fully submerged in the sanitizer solution. - Please ensure cloths are always fully submerged.
    • 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?
      • **Repeat Violation**Many flies/fruit flies were noted throughout the facility. - Consult with pest control company. Keep the doors to the outside closed. Remove and standing water or food debris.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • *Repeat Violation*Some of the bottom shelves edges covers were in disrepair and peeling off the surface. Surfaces must be smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable.- Repair the shelving.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • *Repeat Violation*Ceiling tiles above dish pit area had a buildup of dust. Ceilings should be kept visibly clean to prevent contamination of food area below.- Clean the ceiling.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1) Some food debris was noted on the floor in the back kitchen.- Staff cleans the floors at the end of the day, might need to be done more frequently to keep the establishment clean and free from pests. 2) Inside of the ice machine has some grime build-up on it. - Please clean the ice machine. 3) Panini press needs cleaning. - Please clean the press.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • 1) Wet sanitizer cloths were out on the counter. - Please ensure all sanitizer cloths are stored in an approved sanitizer solution. 2) Cloths in the sanitizer bucket were not fully submerged in the sanitizer solution. - Please ensure cloths are always fully submerged.
    • 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?
      • **Repeat Violation**Many flies/fruit flies were noted throughout the facility. - Consult with pest control company. Keep the doors to the outside closed. Remove and standing water or food debris.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • *Repeat Violation*Some of the bottom shelves edges covers were in disrepair and peeling off the surface. Surfaces must be smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable.- Repair the shelving.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • *Repeat Violation*Ceiling tiles above dish pit area had a buildup of dust. Ceilings should be kept visibly clean to prevent contamination of food area below.- Clean the ceiling.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1) Some food debris was noted on the floor in the back kitchen.- Staff cleans the floors at the end of the day, might need to be done more frequently to keep the establishment clean and free from pests. 2) Inside of the ice machine has some grime build-up on it. - Please clean the ice machine. 3) Panini press needs cleaning. - Please clean the press.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • There was a wet sanitizing cloth on the counter. - Please ensure all wiping cloths are kept in sanitizer between used or are used once then washed.
    • 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 flies/fruit flies were noted throughout the facility. - Consult with pest control company. Keep the doors to the outside closed.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • *Repeat Violation*Some of the bottom shelves edges covers were in disrepair and peeling off the surface. Surfaces must be smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable.- Repair the shelving.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • *Repeat Violation*Ceiling tiles above dish pit area had a buildup of dust. Ceilings should be kept visibly clean to prevent contamination of food area below.- Clean the ceiling.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1) Some food debris was noted on the floor in the back kitchen.- Staff cleans the floors at the end of the day, might need to be done more frequently to keep the establishment clean and free from pests. 2) Inside of the ice machine has some grime build-up on it. - Please clean the ice machine.

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