Kodiak Den - Food
SE 14-70-4 W4 Improvement District 346 AB T9M 1P5 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Kodiak Den - Food has been inspected 5 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since January 29, 2024. The most recent inspection, on June 26, 2026, recorded 5 infractions.
1 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 26, 2026. For example:
Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
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 November 13, 2024. For example:
Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
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 2 times on June 26, 2026. For example:
Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
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 June 26, 2026. For example:
Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
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 June 26, 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.
5 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
5 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- The lactic acid-based surface sanitizer solution in the salad prep area tested at 0 ppm using the operator’s test strips. Staff prepared a new solution, which tested at 1875 ppm, within the required effective concentration range.Ensure all sanitizer solutions are routinely tested and maintained at effective concentrations prior to use and throughout operations to ensure proper sanitation.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- In the baking area, a small metal bowl was observed submerged in the cornbread mix. In the main kitchen, a disposable paper container was found in the pancake mix within its bulk bin. Staff removed both items from use during the inspection.Ensure that appropriate scoops with handles are used for dispensing food and stored properly to minimize the risk of cross-contamination.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- No paper towels were available in the dispenser at the handwashing station in the main kitchen area; staff replenished supplies at the time of inspection.Ensure the handwashing station is consistently stocked with liquid soap and paper towels at all times to support proper hand hygiene.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- A stainless-steel wire mesh strainer with damaged and exposed wires was observed in the dishwashing area. The staff member discarded the utensil during the inspection.Ensure all utensils and equipment are maintained in good repair to prevent potential physical contamination of food.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Additional cleaning is required in the following area:- Ceiling air vent covers in the first row from the main kitchen were observed to have a buildup of dust.Ensure the identified areas are thoroughly cleaned and maintained in a sanitary condition at all times.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Additional cleaning is required in the following-All the exhaust vents-the wall behind the ice machine (shown to chef)-the wall behind the handwashing sink near to the ice machine.-some of the mechanical ventilation hoods were greasy/oil droplets observed.Action required:Please clean indicated areas.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- The butter was at ~10C in steel containers in the cold holding unit. The operator put a lid on all containers.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- The lactic acid-based sanitizer was expired in November 2023. A new order was placed.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?