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Jimmy's Drive Inn Restaurant

202 7 Avenue E Bow Island AB T0K 0G0 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Jimmy's Drive Inn Restaurant has been inspected 9 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since October 31, 2023. The most recent inspection, on May 21, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 6, 2026. For example: Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?

  • 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 once on September 12, 2024. 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?

  • 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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on May 6, 2026. For example: Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?

  • 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 once on March 27, 2026. For example: Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?

  • 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 October 31, 2024. For example: Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?

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.

9 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Risk Management Inspection

    2 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 chlorine test strips to measure the sanitizer concentration. Please purchase food grade test strips.Ensure to label the sanitizer spray bottle identifying its contents.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Servicing for the vent hood is scheduled for the following week. It is yet to be cleaned.The following areas have been cleaned:-pop sill underneath counter if the the Coca Cola machine-Gravy spill on wall near the hot holding equipment. Please discard tin foil as it is not a smooth or easily cleanable surface.-Grime build up on floor underneath cookline
  3. Monitoring 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)?
      • No chlorine test strips to measure the sanitizer concentration. Please purchase food grade test strips.Ensure to label the sanitizer spray bottle identifying its contents.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • The front hand sink did not have paper towel. Ensure paper towel at the hand sink is installed in a dispenser.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The following areas had a spill or buildup of grease or grime. Please clean:-pop sill underneath counter if the the Coca Cola machine-Ventilation hood filter had grease buildup-Gravy spill on wall near the hot holding equipment. Please discard tin foil as it is not a smooth or easily cleanable surface.-Grime build up on floor underneath cookline
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • There is debris buildup in a few areas of the store mainly on the floors along the cove joint and in hard-to-reach areas (underneath/behind shelving and three-compartment sink), and on a few cabinet doors.
  6. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
      • The facility's Food Handling Permit expired on October 1, 2024. The facility has not renewed their permit.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Area on the wall behind the gravy hot holding unit had a build-up of food debris. Syrup containers and area underneath the syrup have stain, fluid accumulation and food debris.Please ensure all these areas are cleaned thoroughly.
  7. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Area on the wall behind the gravy hot holding unit had a build-up of food debris. Syrup containers and area underneath the syrup have stain, fluid accumulation and food debris.Please ensure all these areas are cleaned thoroughly.
  8. Monitoring Inspection

    2 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?
      • Fly strips were full and require replacing. Please ensure the old fly strips are taken down and replaced with new ones.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Inside of the prep cooler had food debris and stains.Area on the wall behind the gravy hot holding unit had food stains. Syrup containers and area underneath the syrup have stain, fluid accumulation and food debris.Hood ventilation had grease and dust built up.Please ensure all these areas are cleaned thoroughly.
  9. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

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