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Mama's Kitchen

428 1 Street N Grassy Lake AB T0K 0Z0 · Food - General

Inspection summary

Mama's Kitchen has been inspected 5 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since February 12, 2025. The most recent inspection, on June 18, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

2 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

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 once on February 2, 2026. For example: Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?

  • 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 October 8, 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 once on June 18, 2026. For example: Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?

  • 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 June 18, 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.

5 inspections

  1. 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 handwashing station had dishes in it when inspector went to wash hands.Operator moved dishes upon request. Please ensure that the handwashing station is only used for handwashing and is always accessible.
    • 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 sticker indicated that it was past its service date. Last service conducted was March 30/2025. Please ensure that the hood vent is serviced by a professional.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • A sanitizing solution containing both bleach and pinol (equivalent to pine-sol) was prepared by the staff member on duty - the staff member noted that the solution would be used on upholstery and countertops. The staff member was advised to not mix bleach and pinol in the same solution as pinol is not a food grade cleaner and has first aid warnings for ingestion.The staff member prepared two separate solutions - one containing just bleach and the other just pinol with the bleach sanitizer for use in the kitchen and dining counters and another solution with just pinol for the chairs and car seats. The solution with just bleach-water was found to have a concentration of 200 ppm chlorine (100 ppm chlorine minimum) as verified using a test strip.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Cooked ground beef in the warmer was initially found to be hot held at temperatures ranging from 50C to 52C in the multi compartment warmer after stirring as verified using an infrared thermometer. The owner increased the temperature setting on the unit two steps by the owner, the other five food items being hot held are being hot held at 60C - recommended to stir regularly to ensure even heat distribution.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Initial Inspection

    0 infractions

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