Little Spice
113 3 Ave S Saskatoon SK S7K 1L6 · Food Premises
Inspection summary
Little Spice has been inspected 5 times by Saskatchewan Health Authority since December 29, 2023. The most recent inspection, on September 23, 2026, recorded 8 infractions.
1 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 8 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.
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 September 23, 2026. For example:
Mechanical Dishwashing
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 September 23, 2026. For example:
Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.
Recorded once on September 23, 2026. For example:
Handwashing
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 February 23, 2024. For example:
Pest Control
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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 23, 2026. For example:
Lighting
About this data
These results come from Saskatchewan Health Authority, 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
- Routine
8 infractions
- Food Protection
- Food or drink (including water and ice) is not prepared, stored, cooked, processed, dispensed, transported, served or sold in a sanitary manner or under sanitary conditions. Refer to clauses 19(1)(b) & 19(2)(b) of The Food Safety Regulations.
- Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration
- Non ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food is not kept at a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less under refrigeration. Refer to clause 23(1)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations and section 2.3(1)(a) of the Food Facility Standards.
- Potentially hazardous food is thawed at room temperature or in another unsafe manner. Refer to sections 2.3(6) and (7) of the Food Facility Standards.
- Culture of Food Safety
- The operator has not established, implemented, and/or maintained a positive culture of food safety within the facility. Refer to sections 6.1(1) and (3) of the Food Facility Standards.
- Handwashing
- Hand washing station is not equipped with hot and cold running water under pressure. Refer to section 1.10(2)(a) of the Food Facility Standards.
- Hand washing station is not equipped with liquid soap in a dispenser. Refer to section 1.10(2)(b) of the Food Facility Standards.
- Lighting
- Lighting intensity is not adequate to ensure food handler safety, i.e. 540 lux or more at the surface where a food handler is working with food or utensils and equipment such as knives, slicers, or saws where food handler safety is a factor. Refer to subclause 13(b)(iii) of The Food Safety Regulations and section 1.7(1)(c) of the Food Facility Standards. (Show More)
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
- A portion of the food facility, as specified by the Public Health Inspector, is not kept clean, and/or in good repair. Refer clause 18(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and section 2.1 of the Food Facility Standards.
- Finishing Materials
- Walls in rooms where food is prepared, packaged, stored or received are not easily cleaned, durable, impervious, light in colour, smooth, non-toxic, and non-corrosive. Refer to subclause 13(a)(i) of The Food Safety Regulations, and section 1.5(7) of the Food Facility Standards.
- Ceilings in rooms where food is prepared, packaged, stored or received are not easily cleaned, durable, impervious, light in colour, smooth, non-toxic, and non-corrosive. Refer to subclause 13(a)(i) of The Food Safety Regulations, and section 1.5(7) of the Food Facility Standards.
- Mechanical Dishwashing
- Chlorine sanitizing solution is not at least 100 parts per million at 24°C - 44°C (75°F - 111°F). Refer to section 3.2(1) of the Food Facility Standards.
- Food Protection
- Routine
2 infractions
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
- A portion of the food facility, as specified by the Public Health Inspector, is not kept clean, and/or in good repair. Refer clause 18(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Lighting
- Lighting intensity is not adequate to ensure food handler safety, i.e. 540 lux or more at the surface where a food handler is working with food or utensils and equipment such as knives, slicers, or saws where food handler safety is a factor. Refer to subclause 13(b)(iii) of The Food Safety Regulations and 1.8.1.c of the Public Eating Establishment Standards. (Show More)
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
- Routine
2 infractions
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
- A portion of the food facility, as specified by the Public Health Inspector, is not kept clean, and/or in good repair. Refer clause 18(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Dishwashing - General
- Testing equipment, such as sanitizer test strips, is not available for checking the concentration of chemical sanitizers. Refer to 3.1.2 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
- Complaint
1 infraction
- Pest Control
- Food facility is not designed, and/or maintained to prevent the entry of pests. Refer to subclause 13(a)(ii) of The Food Safety Regulations and 6.3 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Pest Control
- Complaint
0 infractions
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