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M E Cafe & Lounge

329 Highway Avenue Picture Butte AB T0K 1V0 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

M E Cafe & Lounge has been inspected 8 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since February 14, 2024. The most recent inspection, on July 24, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

2 of 8 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: Cleaning and sanitizing and Chemicals and toxic substances.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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 July 24, 2026. For example: Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on March 26, 2025. For example: Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?

  • 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 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on March 27, 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 September 20, 2024. For example: Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?

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.

8 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • The chlorine sanitizer solution was found to be too concentrated, as indicated by the test strip bleaching during testing. The solution was diluted and subsequently tested at 200 ppm.
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The area beneath the fryers requires cleaning due to observed grease buildup and food debris. Please ensure that this area is cleaned and maintained in a sanitary condition.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • The hood vent was passed it service date. Please ensure that the hood vent is serviced.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • There was a build-up of food debris and grease underneath of the cookline equipment.Please ensure that the indicated areas are cleaned.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
      • The sanitizer spray bottle was not labelled. This was corrected at the time of inspection.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • There was some debris buildup in between equipment. There was build up of grease on the outside of the fryers and on the floors under the fryers.
  7. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • The 1 basin sink in the kitchen contained utensils. Please ensure you have a designated hand wash station that is easily accessible for hand washing.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • There was some debris buildup in between equipment. There were multiple cardboard boxes stored on the floor by the dishwashing area. Please ensure that the facility is free of clutter and organized.
  8. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • The chemical dishwasher was tested, and the chlorine concentration was 0ppm. This was corrected at the time of inspection.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • There was some debris buildup in between equipment. There were multiple cardboard boxes stored on the floor by the dishwashing area. Please ensure that the facility is free of clutter and organized.

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