Ma & Pa's Bakery Cafe
1220 Windsor Avenue Penhold AB T0M 1R0 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Ma & Pa's Bakery Cafe has been inspected 7 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since December 13, 2023. The most recent inspection, on June 3, 2026, found no infractions.
5 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Chemicals and toxic substances.
The last 4 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 24, 2024. For example:
Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
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 December 13, 2023. 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 once on July 24, 2024. 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 13, 2023. For example:
Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
Equipment and utensilsLower risk
Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.
Recorded once on December 13, 2023. For example:
Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe 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.
7 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Several high-risk pastries (spinach &feta bistro, cheese pizza bistro, leek & parmesan) were observed to be stored at room temperature.**Please ensure these pastries are stored at 4 degrees C or below. Alternately, they may be time stamped after preparation, stored at room temperature and then discarded after 4 hours.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The floor below the shelves in the dry storage area requires cleaning.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
5 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- A staff jacket was observed on containers holding food items.**Ensure personal items are stored in a designated area that is separate from areas for storage of food and utensils.
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- An unlabeled spray bottle was observed in the kitchen area.**Ensure all spray bottles are adequately labeled to identify their content.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Some pastries containing high risk food components (Cheese pizza twist and sausage rolls.) were being held at room temperature.**Ensure all high-risk foods are kept at 4 degrees C or below and 60 degrees C or above
- 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
- Flytraps were observed over food prep areas in the kitchen.**Ensure flytraps are located away from areas for food prep, food storage and food utensil/equipment storage.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The following items need to be cleaned and sanitized.-the cutlery tray in the back kitchen area.-the microwave ovens.-the wall mounted fans around the kitchen.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
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