H.W. Pickup School Powerhouse Campus
4301 43 Street Drayton Valley AB T7A 0B4 · Food - General
Inspection summary
H.W. Pickup School Powerhouse Campus has been inspected 4 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since January 16, 2024. The most recent inspection, on May 14, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.
None of the 4 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: 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.
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 January 16, 2024. 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 14, 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?
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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 14, 2026. 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.
4 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Shelving for storage is limited within the kitchen. Additional shelving should be installed toprevent buildup of clutter and having unnecessary items on the counter tops and floor. Suggested location for additional storage would be above the 3 sinks.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Limited storage for utensils and knives. Knives are currently stored in a plastic bin.Recommend a knife holder for safe storage.Stove, fire suppression and dishwasher to be installed in the near future.The gasket or seal on the door of the fridge is torn and prevents a proper seal for the fridge. This can allow warm air to enter and create more strain on the cooler. This requires repair.
- 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
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Shelving for storage is limited within the kitchen. Additional shelving should be installed toprevent buildup of clutter and having unnecessary items on the counter tops and floor. Suggested location for additional storage would be above the 3 sinks.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Limited storage for utensils and knives. Knives are currently stored in a plastic bin.Recommend a knife holder for safe storage.Stove, fire suppression and dishwasher to be installed in the near future.The gasket or seal on the door of the fridge is torn and prevents a proper seal for the fridge. This can allow warm air to enter and create more strain on the cooler. This requires repair.
- 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
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Shelving for storage is limited within the kitchen. Additional shelving should be installed toprevent buildup of clutter and having unnecessary items on the counter tops and floor. Suggested location for additional storage would be above the 3 sinks.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Limited storage for utensils and knives. Knives are currently stored in a plastic bin.Recommend a knife holder for safe storage.Stove, fire suppression and dishwasher to be installed in the near future.The gasket or seal on the door of the fridge is torn and prevents a proper seal for the fridge. This can allow warm air to enter and create more strain on the cooler. This requires repair.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Initial 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)?
- Currently 3 sink method is used. The tap does not reach all of the sinks. A new tap is on order to meet this requirement.Mechanical dishwasher to be installed.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Shelving for storage is limited within the kitchen. Additional shelving should be installed toprevent buildup of clutter and having unnecessary items on the counter tops and floor. Suggested location for additional storage would be above the 3 sinks.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Limited storage for utensils and knives. Knives are currently stored in a plastic bin.Recommend a knife holder for safe storage.Stove, fire suppression and dishwasher to be installed in the near future.The gasket or seal on the door of the fridge is torn and prevents a proper seal for the fridge. This can allow warm air to enter and create more strain on the cooler. This requires repair.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?