Lori's Dream Cafe
5027 51 Avenue Bluffton AB T0C 0M0 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Lori's Dream Cafe has been inspected 9 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since December 12, 2023. The most recent inspection, on August 27, 2026, found no infractions.
4 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 15, 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?
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 once on December 11, 2024. For example:
Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 18, 2026. For example:
Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
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 December 11, 2024. For example:
Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
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.
9 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- - The electrical outlet and adjacent wall area, as well as the ventilation grille at the back of the kitchen, were observed to have an accumulation of dust, grease, and debris. Please ensure these areas are thoroughly cleaned and maintained in a clean condition.Regular cleaning is required to prevent the accumulation of soil and grease, reduce the potential for pest harborage and contamination, and maintain the premises in a sanitary condition.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Current: (X) An accumulation of food debris in the under counter refrigeration units still remains. Please ensure the under coolers are thoroughly cleaned. - accumulation of food debris on the floor, located on the northeast side of the kitchen, behind the storage shelving near the walk-in cooler has been cleaned up. - The wall and ceiling vents are cleaned. - Food debris behind the chest freezers in a separate storage room area., has been cleaned up.Previous: The follow areas require cleaning:(X) Observed an accumulation of food debris on the floor, located on the northeast side of the kitchen, behind the storage shelving near the walk-in cooler. (X) The wall and ceiling vents have a significant amount of dust build up. (X) Observed food debris behind the chest freezers in a separate storage room (X) Observed an accumulation of food debris in the under counter refrigeration units.Please ensure the indicated areas are cleaned to minimize pest attraction, and to promote a clean and sanitary environment.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 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?
- - Observed gaps in the threshold at the double doors. Please ensure these gaps are filled to prevent pest entry into the building.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- - The follow areas require cleaning:(X) Observed an accumulation of food debris on the floor, located on the northeast side of the kitchen, behind the storage shelving near the walk-in cooler. (X) Observed an accumulation of food debris in the under counter refrigeration units. (X) The wall and ceiling vents have a significant amount of dust build up. (X) Observed food debris behind the chest freezers in a separate storage room area.,Please ensure the indicated areas are cleaned to minimize pest attraction, and to promote a clean and sanitary environment.
- 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?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- (X) Observed dust accumulation on the shelving station at the front of the kitchen near the cash register and the shelving station in the kitchen near cooking area. (X) Food debris observed in the vertical refrigerator; a thorough cleaning is required to maintain hygiene.(X) The floor throughout the kitchen requires cleaning as food debris and grease deposits were observed. More regular cleaning is required to maintain a clean surface.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Chlorine sanitizer in pails and spray bottles measured above 200ppm.Staff remade solution and achieved a concentration of 100 ppm. Please ensure test trips are used to verify concentration every time a new solution is made.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Sealed raw meat was placed above produce and ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler.Staff moved raw meat on the bottom of the shelving rack.
- 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 evidence of pests. Pest control last updated for November. Operator filled out the form for the current month.Please ensure pest control checklist is maintained monthly
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions