Moonshine Cafe

39502 Range Road 260 Lacombe County AB T4L 1W7 · Food - General

4 inspections

1. Risk Management InspectionSep 23, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 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?
     • 1. The side and front doors to the dining room did not form tight seals with the floor or door frames.The walk-in cooler, which was cooled by an air-conditioning unit, had exposed insulation and small gaps. The cooler door also did not form a tight seal.The L-shaped vent beside the exit door was disconnected, exposing the heating ductwork beneath the floor, where mouse droppings were observed.Please securely reattach the vent, seal gaps, and cover the exposed insulation with a durable, smooth, easily cleanable material. Ensure all doors are fitted with suitable weatherstripping and door sweeps to close openings and prevent pest entry.2 Snap traps were positioned near the walls rather than directly against them.Please use suitable enclosed mechanical traps and position them according to the manufacturer's instructions, along walls and in areas of rodent activity. Ensure sufficient traps are provided and located where they will not contaminate food, utensils, or food preparation surfaces. Check traps daily and reset or replace them as needed.3. Please arrange for a qualified pest control professional to assess the facility and implement an effective pest control program. The assessment must address rodent and fly activity, trap selection and placement, and potential pest entry points throughout the facility.4. No pest control records were available.Please retain all pest control service and inspection reports. If you undertake ongoing pest monitoring yourself following the professional assessment, maintain monthly records and document any pest activity and corrective actions.
2. Monitoring InspectionSep 3, 2026

   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?
     • 1. The side service window was wide open despite no customers being served during the inspection. Multiple flies were observed within the facility. All food was adequately covered, and no food products were observed to be exposed to flies. No fly traps were observed.Please keep windows without screens closed and install suitable fly traps away from food handling areas.2. The side and front doors to the dining room did not form tight seals with the floor or door frames.The walk-in cooler, which was cooled by an air-conditioning unit, had exposed insulation and small gaps. The cooler door also did not form a tight seal.The L-shaped vent beside the exit door was disconnected, exposing the heating ductwork beneath the floor, where mouse droppings were observed.Please securely reattach the vent, seal gaps, and cover the exposed insulation with a durable, smooth, easily cleanable material. Ensure all doors are fitted with suitable weatherstripping and door sweeps to close openings and prevent pest entry.3. Snap traps were positioned near the walls rather than directly against them.Please use suitable enclosed mechanical traps and position them according to the manufacturer's instructions, along walls and in areas of rodent activity. Ensure sufficient traps are provided and located where they will not contaminate food, utensils, or food preparation surfaces. Check traps daily and reset or replace them as needed.4. Please arrange for a qualified pest control professional to assess the facility and implement an effective pest control program. The assessment must address rodent and fly activity, trap selection and placement, and potential pest entry points throughout the facility.5. No pest control records were available.Please retain all pest control service and inspection reports. If you undertake ongoing pest monitoring yourself following the professional assessment, maintain monthly records and document any pest activity and corrective actions. Daily t
   • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
     • The facility was generally clean and tidy. However, dry mouse droppings were observed in the back corner of the walk-in cooler. No food was stored on the bottom wire shelf, and all food products were sealed, with no signs of pest intrusion or damage.Mouse droppings were also observed in the vents near the dining hall.Please safely remove the mouse droppings and thoroughly clean and disinfect the affected area. Wear gloves and thoroughly wet the droppings with a solution of 100 mL unscented household bleach mixed with 900 mL water. Allow a 10-minute contact time before wiping up and disposing of the droppings. Do not sweep or vacuum dry droppings.
3. Risk Management InspectionMay 22, 2026

   0 infractions

4. Initial InspectionApr 29, 2026

   0 infractions