Newcastle Confectionary - Food
4947 Pan Am Street Swan Hills AB T0G 2C0 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Newcastle Confectionary - Food has been inspected 3 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since March 15, 2024. The most recent inspection, on March 25, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.
1 of 3 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Chemicals and toxic substances.
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 March 25, 2026. 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 March 15, 2024. For example:
Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
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 March 25, 2026. For example:
Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
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 March 15, 2024. For example:
Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
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 once on March 15, 2024. 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.
3 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- The spring roll sauce in plastic containers which contain oil and garlic is not refrigerated. Garlic is a high risk food item, that can support pathogens such as botulism. Prepare containers for clients shall be refrigerated. The pre-portioned containers shall be disposed of.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Plastic spoons at the ice cream station are not arranged so the handles are facing the same directions. Actions shall be taken to ensure the handles are in the same direction to prevent contamination of the food end of the utensil.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- No labels were noted on an assortment of spray bottles. The spray bottles shall be labelled so staff can identify the product and its usage.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Cooked meat was noted to be at 33C on the counter. High risk foods shall be kept above 60C or cooled rapidly. The food was placed in a cooler during the inspection. High risk foods between 4C and 60C can allow pathogens to grow rapidly, so proper temperature control is required.
- 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
- A leaf blower for clearing snow was stored on the floor in the kitchen. The kitchen shall not be used for general storage of maintenance equipment. The leaf blower was removed during inspection.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Fresh coffee in used filters were stored in an oven as odor control. Mould was present on some of the coffee grounds. The moldy products shall be discarded. Please ensure dry filters/grounds are used as odor control.
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?