McDonald's 40896
10040 105 Street Lac La Biche AB T0A 2C0 · Food - General
Inspection summary
McDonald's 40896 has been inspected 8 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since December 8, 2025. The most recent inspection, on June 4, 2026, found no infractions.
4 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 8 inspections with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing.
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 May 28, 2026. For example:
Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
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 May 28, 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?
Other findingsLower risk
Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.
Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 1, 2026. For example:
Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-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.
8 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- The chlorine solution in the grill cloths bucket measured 50 ppm.Ensure chlorine solutions are maintained at 100-200 ppm.The quat solution in the dishwashing sink measured 100 ppm.Ensure quat solutions are maintained at 200 ppm.Quat solution concentration was increased to 200 ppm during inspection.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- The paper towel dispensers in one staff washroom and for the handwashing sink next to the back dishwashing sink were empty.Ensure paper towel in a dispenser is available at all handwashing sinks at all times. Replace empty rolls promptly.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Demand Inspection
2 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Quaternary ammonium (quat) sanitizer in the dishwashing sink near the office measured >400 ppm. Water temperature was approximately 105F.Instructions for measuring sanitizer require the temperature to be at 65-75F.Sanitizer temperature was reduced to 75F and concentration diluted to 200 ppm during inspection.Quat sanitizer dispensing unit uses a brick of sanitizer. The hot water temperature may be dissolving more of the sanitizer than intended. Ensure quat sanitizer solution is used at 200 ppm.
- 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
- A sewage-like odor was detected in the accessible washroom in the lobby. Manager reported they have been pouring water down the drain to help control odor, but within 30 minutes the odor is back.A plumber was onsite at the time of inspection and working to identify the possible cause and address the issue.Ensure staff monitor the affected areas and mitigate as necessary.Keep EPH informed regarding actions to address the issue on a permanent basis.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
- A sewage-like odor was detected in the accessible washroom in the lobby, and also in the back dish area beside the office. Odor was slightly less than yesterday.Facility contacted a plumber, who verified that the two affected drains were installed without traps. Until this can be addressed, the solution is to pour water down the drain as often as needed to control odors.Ensure staff monitor the affected areas and mitigate as necessary.Keep EPH informed regarding actions to address the issue on a permanent basis.
- 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
- A strong sewage-like odor was detected in the accessible washroom in the lobby, and also in the back dish area beside the office.Staff were aware of the concern.Contact a plumber to determine potential causes of the odor.
- 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
- Initial Inspection
0 infractions
- Initial Inspection
0 infractions