K & W Drive In
1725 20 Avenue Didsbury AB T0M 0W0 · Food - General
Inspection summary
K & W Drive In has been inspected 5 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since April 11, 2024. The most recent inspection, on August 6, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.
None of the 5 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 8 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests.
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.
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 10, 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 9 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 6, 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on August 6, 2026. For example:
Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
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 July 29, 2025. For example:
Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
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 December 10, 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.
5 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- The countertop in the syrup storage area is peeling. Repair countertop to render surface smooth and easily cleanable.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- The floor of the walk-in cooler has a damaged section, making the surface uneven and not easily cleanable. Repair and seal surface to render this surface smooth and easily cleanable.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- The Stainless steel backsplash behind the cooking line has gaps in between the wall panels and hood vent, creating gaps that have a visible build-up of grease and debris that would be more difficult to clean.Seal gaps in between Stainless steel wall panels in this area to render surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- One of the deep fryer baskets in use has a damaged handle, making the utensil difficult to properly clean.Repair or replace damaged surface to render utensil smooth and easily cleanable.
- 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
4 infractions
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- The countertop in the syrup storage area is peeling. Repair countertop to render surface smooth and easily cleanable.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- The floor of the walk-in cooler has a damaged section, making the surface uneven and not easily cleanable. Repair and seal surface to render this surface smooth and easily cleanable.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- The Stainless steel backsplash behind the cooking line has gaps in between the wall panels and hood vent, creating gaps that have a visible build-up of grease and debris that would be more difficult to clean.Seal gaps in between Stainless steel wall panels in this area to render surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The top of the ice cream machine has a taped surface, making it difficult to properly clean. Provide replacement cap or otherwise render indicated area smooth and easily cleanable.
- 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
4 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- A reused cardboard box was observed being used to store packaged cheese slices.Replace cardboard with a container that can be washed and sanitized as needed.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- The countertop in the syrup storage area is peeling. Repair countertop to render surface smooth and easily cleanable.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The top of the ice cream machine has a taped surface, making it difficult to properly clean. Provide replacement cap or otherwise render indicated area smooth and easily cleanable.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The area behind the chest freezer underneath the ice cream cone storage requires cleaning. Clean indicated area.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
4 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?
- **OUTSTANDING**1. The insect screen for the back door window is in disrepair. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Please repair/replace the screen. *Violation not currently applicable due to seasonal weather conditions. Ensure correction prior to use as barrier to prevent fly entry into facility.
- 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 food handling permit for this facility was not observed posted in a publicly visible area.Post this facility's food handling permit in a conspicuous place.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- One of the storage cabinet doors in the service area was damaged and improperly sealed.Cover or repair the damaged surface to make this surface smooth and easily cleanable.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The area behind the chest freezer underneath the ice cream cone storage requires cleaning. Clean indicated area.
- 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?
- 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?
- **OUTSTANDING**1. The insect screen for the back door window is in disrepair. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Please repair/replace the screen.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- **OUTSTANDING**1. The grill ventilation inserts have build-up of grease. - April 11, 2024: professional cleaning company has been contacted. The Operator is waiting to hear back to schedule an appointment. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Please clean the filters to protect the food area below from contamination. Filters should be cleaned as often as necessary to ensure adequate ventilation of smoke, odours, grease, and moisture.
- 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?