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Lambda Supermarket

1423 Centre Street NW Calgary AB T2E 2R8 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Lambda Supermarket has been inspected 6 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since December 17, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 24, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

4 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food source, labelling and allergens and Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 24, 2026. 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?

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on February 18, 2025. For example: Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?

  • 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 February 18, 2025. 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 24, 2026. For example: Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(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 September 24, 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?

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.

6 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Staff were preparing vegetables on a piece of cardboard that was placed on top of the cutting board.-Ensure food handling surfaces are smooth and impervious to moisture-Staff removed the cardboard
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Cardboard used to line shelves in open display fridges and in some dray areas is soiled.-Remove cardboard and clean the shelving
    • 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?
      • 1) A few mouse droppings were found beneath the pallets in the bulk bin area.2) In the corner where the rice is stored (near the bubble tea shop), the flooring of gap between the two shelves has an accumulation of droppings. There were no droppings around the food packages.-Have staff move the pallets and fully clean beneath3) Operator did not address structural issues noted on the last pest control report (e.g. the seal on the garage door).-Ensure that pest control reports are reviewed and that items are addressed in a timely manner
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Faucet of the handwashing sink in the basement food handling area has a major leak.-Repair or replace the faucet
  2. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • A canned beverage called 'Drink Milk' was observed to be unlabeled, lacking information about its contents and source.Please obtain food products from an approved source. If imported products lack labeling, do not accept them, and send it back to the supplier.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • 1) Fried pork skin was observed being stored in uncovered boxes on display. Uncovered food products are exposed to cross-contamination from the environment.Please display the fried pork skin in a manner that protects it from contamination, ensuring it is properly covered and stored in clean, hygienic conditions.2) A tape dispenser used when processing food in the basement of the facility was observed to be covered in soiled and peeling tape, trapping contaminants.Please remove the tape around the dispenser or repair/replace the dispenser to ensure the surfaces are smooth, cleanable, and impervious to prevent cross-contamination with food products.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • 1) The temperature of trays of eggs, produce, and other perishable food products located in the display coolers throughout the facility were measured using an infrared thermometer and read between 7C - 13C. the temperatures of the back of the cooler measured at 4C or lower. Perishable food items must be stored maintained at 4C or lower to inhibit the growth of harmful pathogens.Please monitor the cooler temperatures to ensure it is capable of maintaining a temperature of 4C or below. If the coolers are unable to maintain a temperature of 4C please remove food from the cooler and have it serviced. In the meantime, do not overfill the display cooler and all perishable food items closer to the back.2) Food items were observed to be thawing in the display freezers located in in the middle aisle of the frozen products section. Temperature of products in the freezers range from 2C - 7C.Please remove the thawing food products from the display freezers and store them in a working freezer maintaining temperatures of -18C or lower. Please service your display freezers to ensure they are maintaining -18C and below.
    • 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) A large hole as well as multiple smaller holes were observed in the walls located at the stairway going down into the basement, creating an entry point and hiding spot for pests.Please repair the indicated areas.2) A plate cover was missing from the switch before entering the storage areas in the basement.Please install a switch cover.
  6. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

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