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Jocelyn's Your Independent Grocer 01813

5212 50 Street Drayton Valley AB T7A 1S6 · Food - General

Inspection summary

Jocelyn's Your Independent Grocer 01813 has been inspected 7 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since December 6, 2023. The most recent inspection, on September 16, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

2 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Protecting food from contamination.

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.

  • 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 January 30, 2026. For example: Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?

  • 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 April 19, 2024. For example: Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?

  • 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 September 16, 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 29, 2025. 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.

7 inspections

  1. Demand 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?
      • One side of the vent hood in the meat department is missing and has been temporarily covered with cardboard. Corrective action: The missing side to the vent hood needs to be replaced. The manager indicated that they are in the process of getting the part for the repair.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Cold storage temperatures were satisfactory, EXCEPT for the antipasti bar cooler. The internal temperature of shrimp in this cooler registered at 9 degrees Celsius. All high risk foods in this cooler were removed and discarded during the inspection.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • One side of the vent hood in the meat department is missing and has been temporarily covered with cardboard. Corrective action: The missing side to the vent hood needs to be replaced. The manager indicated that they are in the process of getting the part for the repair.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The venthood in the deli requires cleaning as there is a build up of grease. Filters also require cleaning.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The venthood in the deli requires cleaning as there is a build up of grease. Filters also require cleaning.
  5. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
      • The Swiss Chard had a snail in it and the customer discovered it while preparing it to eat. It is produced by Coastal Fresh Farms Inc out of Oxnard California, 93030. I spoke with the produce manager at the store about the snail. There is no other contamination of the other Swiss Chard products. They will keep the returned product if further investiagation is required.
  6. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

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