Imperial Hunter Hotel - Bar
501 2 Avenue Bassano AB T0J 0B0 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Imperial Hunter Hotel - Bar has been inspected 4 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since October 20, 2023. The most recent inspection, on March 27, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
2 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Chemicals and toxic substances and Food temperature control.
Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.
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 March 17, 2026. For example:
Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk
Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.
Recorded once on March 17, 2026. For example:
Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
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 17, 2026. For example:
Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 27, 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 once on March 17, 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
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Bathroom in the pool table area contains a large hole in the wall tile next to the toilet. The fan is not working. The floor transition between the bar and old walk-in cooler is not smooth. There is a hole around a pipe in the ceiling above the doorway to the old walk-in cooler.The counter around the two-compartment sink caulking is grimy.*Repair floors and walls to be smooth and cleanable in the noted areas. *Repair bathroom fan.*Remove and replace caulking around the sink counter.
- 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
6 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- A food-grade non-rinse sanitizer solution is not available to sanitize food contact surfaces and dining tables. *Obtain a non-rinse sanitizer such as Quats (200 ppm) or bleach (100 ppm). Obtain test strips for the sanitizer used.
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- Chemical bottle containing Mr. Clean is not labelled. Label all chemical bottles.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Walk-in beverage cooler was not equipped with a thermometer. This was corrected during inspection. *Equip all coolers with thermometers for temperature monitoring.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Bathroom in the pool table area contains a large hole in the wall tile next to the toilet. The fan is not working. The floor transition between the bar and old walk-in cooler is not smooth. There is a hole around a pipe in the ceiling above the doorway to the old walk-in cooler.The counter around the two-compartment sink caulking is grimy.*Repair floors and walls to be smooth and cleanable in the noted areas. *Repair bathroom fan.*Remove and replace caulking around the sink counter.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Rubber handle on fry cutter is ripped and not cleanable. *Remove or replace rubber on the handle.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Back storage room is cluttered with miscellaneous items stored on the floor. Cardboard is left on the floor in the side sink room and old walk-in cooler. *Organize back storage to facilitate cleaning and monitoring of pests. Do not keep cardboard on the floor to facilitate floor cleaning.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
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