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Mount Everest Grocery

A - 520 13 Street N Lethbridge AB T1H 2S5 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Mount Everest Grocery has been inspected 9 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since April 5, 2024. The most recent inspection, on August 31, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

4 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on January 14, 2026. For example: Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?

  • 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 April 5, 2024. 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 31, 2026. For example: Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 31, 2025. 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.

9 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Utensils for bulk puffed rice and mixed bhuja were stored in the container with the handles directly contacting the food. Scoops were removed for cleaning and will be stored on the lids, which were sanitized during the inspection.
  2. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • A carton of eggs of varying size, colour, and with debris/feathers were observed in the kitchen. Operated stated they were for personal use. Eggs were removed during inspection.
  3. Initial Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Raw chicken was stored above other foods in the prep cooler. This was corrected during the inspection. Additionally, do not store scoops/bowl directly in flour.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • The soap dispenser in staff washroom was broken and there was no paper towel. These were both replaced during the inspection.
  4. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Styrofoam is lining part of the back wall and door. Styrofoam is not smooth and easily cleanable; please remove this.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Bleach 0ppm in spray bottle used to clean food contact surfaces. Another QUATS based sanitizer was present, but wasn't for use in the kitchen.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Noted items stored without lids and with non-food related items. Kitchen requires reorganization. Also, all food items need to be stored in food grade containers with appropriate, tight fitting lids.
    • 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
      • Additional food safety training is required to ensure safe handling of food.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Organization in the kitchen requires improvement. Clean and dirty items were mixed together as well as food and non-food related items. Organization in the dry storage area and store was satisfactory.

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