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Northern Store 244 - Food

Plan 2170RS Block 10 Lot 4 Fort Chipewyan AB T0P 1B0 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Northern Store 244 - Food has been inspected 7 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 1, 2023. The most recent inspection, on June 17, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 7 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Protecting food from contamination.

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.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on June 17, 2026. For example: Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 17, 2026. For example: Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?

  • 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 7 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on June 17, 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?

  • 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 March 25, 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?

  • 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 November 1, 2023. For example: Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe 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.

7 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
      • Expired (June 1, 2026) containers of "Enfamil" brand baby formula were observed stored on a shelf in the grocery section. The containers were removed during the inspection. Ensure that expired food is removed and not available for sale.
    • 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?
      • Monthly pest inspection reports were not completed. Ensure that a monthly pest inspection is completed and that records are maintained for review.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • 1. The flooring in front of the washroom, near the mop sink is in disrepair.2. The flooring by the receiving door is cracked and chunks of flooring are missing.Repair or replace the flooring to provide a smooth, impervious and easily-cleaned surface.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • No paper towel was located in the produce packing room's handwash station. Ensure that staff have access to paper towels or similar drying equipment so they can perform satisfactory hand hygiene.
    • 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?
      • Monthly pest inspection reports were not completed. Ensure that a monthly pest inspection is completed and that records are maintained for review.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • 1. The flooring in front of the washroom, near the mop sink is in disrepair.2. The flooring by the receiving door is cracked and chunks of flooring are missing.Repair or replace the flooring to provide a smooth, impervious and easily-cleaned surface.
  3. Monitoring 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?
      • The flooring in front of the washroom, near the mop sink is in disrepair.Repair or replace the flooring to provide a smooth, impervious and easily-cleaned surface.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    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?
      • A basic pest management log was created and filled in. However, it was missing information pertaining to which areas of the facility were checked. PHI sent a digital copy of the pest monitoring inspection template to the grocery manager to use in future inspections. Ensure that adequate pest monitoring inspections are completed monthly and that satisfactory records are created to document the inspections.
    • 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 flooring in front of the washroom, near the mop sink is in disrepair.Repair or replace the flooring to provide a smooth, impervious and easily-cleaned surface.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    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?
      • No logs of pest management was observed while onsite. Ensure that pest monitoring activity is documented and are maintained for review.
    • 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 flooring in front of the washroom, near the mop sink is in disrepair.Repair or replace the flooring to provide a smooth, impervious and easily-cleaned surface.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    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?
      • No logs of pest management was observed while onsite. Ensure that pest monitoring activity is documented and are maintained for review.
    • 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 flooring in front of the washroom, near the mop sink is in disrepair.Repair or replace the flooring to provide a smooth, impervious and easily-cleaned surface.
  7. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
      • A container of expired baby formula was observed on the shelf. The item was discarded during the inspection. Ensure that all expired food items are discarded after their expiry date has been reached.
    • 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?
      • Evidence of pest activity was observed in the basement storage space, near the pet food. No logs or evidence of pest management was observed while onsite. Ensure that pest activity is dealt with and that records are maintained for review.
    • 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 flooring in front of the washroom, near the mop sink is in disrepair.Repair or replace the flooring to provide a smooth, impervious and easily-cleaned surface.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The fan covers in the produce walk-in cooler were covered in food debris. Ensure that the covers are cleaned on a regular basis.
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