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Lacombe City Mart - Food

5536 58 Street Lacombe AB T4L 1N6 · Food - General

4 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Risk Management 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?
      • 1) Multiple area in the facility, including the walk-in cooler floor, walls and floor in the hallway are showing signs of significant disrepair.2) A drain in the hallway has missing drain cover.Make sure to repair the indicated areas to ensure safe and sanitary handling of food.Oct 3rd, 2025: As requested with facility owner the timeline to address the indicated violations have been extended.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Food storage areas need to be organized to ensure that food is protected from contamination:1) All the food items should be stored at least 15 cm above the ground in the proper shelves.2) All the chemicals, cleaners and non-food items including personal items must be stored separately away from food items.
    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Dirty pizza pan and pizza slicer were observed in the one compartment sink, at the back of facility.Sink was observed in very dirty condition (probably used as a mop sink).Operator was asked to immediately remove the dirty dishes from indicated sink.Three compartments sink was not set up for dishwashing.Make sure to follow the appropriate method for dish washing including sanitization.**Sink stoppers are required to soak dishes in third compartment for sanitation**.
    • 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?
      • Install a new weather stripping at the back exit door to prevent any pest entry.Maintain pest control records for review.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • 1) Multiple area in the facility, including the walk-in cooler floor, walls and floor in the hallway are showing signs of significant disrepair.2) A drain in the hallway has missing drain cover.Make sure to repair the indicated areas to ensure safe and sanitary handling of food.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Facility does not have an approved food safe sanitizer for cleaning food contact surfaces. Staff complied to mix a bleach solution at a concentration of 100 ppm.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Staff was promptly instructed to do one of the following:1. Submerge the scoops in ice-cold water to maintain a safe temperature and prevent bacterial growth, the water must be replaced every 2 hours OR sooner when the water is murky. OR2. After every use, wash, and rinse with soap and water and then dry with clean paper towel and store the cleaned scoops in a protected container inside the refrigerator immediately, maintaining a temperature below 4 degrees C. At the end of the day, wash and sanitize all scoops and utensils in a bleach solution with a concentration of 100 ppm for 2 minutes and then allow them to air dry. This practice will prevent growth of foodborne bacteria.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Test strips not available to validate the solution concentration of the bleach. - Staff was given extra test strips to be used for the next few days. Please procure a chlorine test strips.
    • 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?
      • No pest infestation noted in the facility. Pest control records not available. Please conduct monthly pest control checklist and keep records on file in the facility.