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Imperial China

4038 4 Avenue S Lethbridge AB T1J 5M6 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Imperial China has been inspected 8 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since December 7, 2023. The most recent inspection, on February 10, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

4 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct food-handling risks.

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.

  • 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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 10, 2026. For example: Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 20, 2025. For example: Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on February 10, 2026. For example: Are appropriate food handling practices and plans in place to ensure that food is handled in a manner that makes it safe to eat?

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. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 06. Are appropriate food handling practices and plans in place to ensure that food is handled in a manner that makes it safe to eat?
      • Ensure potentially hazardous foods are put in cooler after each lunch/supper time to ensure it is kept out of the temperature danger zone.
    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Food was found uncovered in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and on the cooking line.
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • There were bean sprouts in the walk-in cooler being covered with a towel.Operator immediately removed the towel and covered the products with a food grade lid.There were fly strips hanging close to food preparation areas. Employees immediately took down fly strips and consulted with inspector better areas for hanging.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • The outside of the bulk containers, as well as the immediate area around the bulk containers has a build-up of food debris on and around them.Please ensure that the indicated areas are cleaned and sanitized. There were scoops with no handles being stored inside of the bulk containers.Please ensure that you store scoops either outside of the bulk container or inside of the container with the handle facing up to prevent cross contamination from occurring.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • There was a light build-up of mold on the inside of the ice machine.Please ensure the indicated areas are cleaned and sanitized.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Some foods uncovered in refrigeraton.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Two pails of mixed coating were noted uncovered on the floor in the walk in.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • No hot water was supplied at the hand sink. The operator indicated that the supply was shut off due to dripping. Please repair.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Back storage room where bulk dry flour bins are kept required cleaning including the tops and sides of the flour bins.General organization of the kitchen requires some work.

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