JC Cafe
308 Central Ave Buchanan SK S0A 0J0 · Food Premises
Inspection summary
JC Cafe has been inspected 4 times by Saskatchewan Health Authority since February 8, 2024. The most recent inspection, on February 3, 2026, recorded 7 infractions.
1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination and Cleaning and sanitizing.
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.
Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk
This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.
Recorded once on February 3, 2026. For example:
Food Storage & Equipment
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 February 3, 2026. For example:
Dishwashing - General
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 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 3, 2026. For example:
Maintenance & General Sanitation
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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 3, 2026. For example:
Recordkeeping
Other findingsLower risk
Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.
Recorded 2 times on February 3, 2026. For example:
Finishing Materials
About this data
These results come from Saskatchewan Health Authority, 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
- Routine
7 infractions
- Finishing Materials
- Floors in rooms where food is prepared, packaged, stored or received are not easily cleaned, durable, impervious, light in colour, smooth, non-toxic, and non-corrosive. Refer to subclause 13(a)(i) of The Food Safety Regulations, and 1.7 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Walls in rooms where food is prepared, packaged, stored or received are not easily cleaned, durable, impervious, light in colour, smooth, non-toxic, and non-corrosive. Refer to subclause 13(a)(i) of The Food Safety Regulations, and 1.7 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
- Wiping cloths for cleaning tables and counters are not immersed in an approved sanitizing solution before each use. Refer to 4.6 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- A portion of the food facility, as specified by the Public Health Inspector, is not kept clean, and/or in good repair. Refer clause 18(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Equipment as specified by the Public Health Inspector, are not kept clean and sanitized and/or maintained in good repair. Refer to 3.1.5 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Separation
- Lockers or cabinets, located separate from food preparation, storage, or serving areas, are not provided for staff apparel, and other personal items. Refer to 1.15 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Sleeping quarters are not separate from rooms used for storing, preparing or consuming food intended for sale. Refer to section 15 of The Food Safety Regulations.
- Ventilation
- The ventilation system is not designed, installed and maintained to prevent contaminants from collecting on walls and ceilings and dripping onto food or onto food contact surfaces. Refer to 1.6 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Recordkeeping
- An up-to-date record of names, and addresses of all food sources, and ingredients is not maintained. Refer to subsection 22 (2) of The Food Safety Regulations.
- Food Storage & Equipment
- Food items are not stored on impervious shelves. Refer to 1.9 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Dishwashing - General
- Testing equipment, such as sanitizer test strips, is not available for checking the concentration of chemical sanitizers. Refer to 3.1.2 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Finishing Materials
- Routine
1 infraction
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
- A portion of the food facility, as specified by the Public Health Inspector, is not kept clean, and/or in good repair. Refer clause 18(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
- Routine
0 infractions
- Routine
1 infraction
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
- A portion of the food facility, as specified by the Public Health Inspector, is not kept clean, and/or in good repair. Refer clause 18(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
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