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Osmow's

102 - 1820 Strachan Road SE Medicine Hat AB T1B 4J8 · Food - General

Inspection summary

Osmow's has been inspected 8 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since December 1, 2023. The most recent inspection, on July 29, 2026, found no infractions.

4 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 December 10, 2025. For example: Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?

  • 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 June 19, 2025. For example: Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on July 20, 2026. For example: Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?

  • 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 July 20, 2026. For example: Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe 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 December 5, 2024. For example: Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(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

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
      • The food handling permit on display is expired.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • There is some spilled liquid and food debris at the bottom of the prep cooler below the grill station.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Several used cleaning cloths were left out on counter. The operator promptly placed the cleaning cloths back in sanitizer solution.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Two sanitizer buckets measured 0 ppm quats. They were replaced with fresh solution by the operator.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Rice and gravy hot holding measured 55 degrees C. The operator adjusted the temperature of the hot holding units. Ensure to check the temperature of hot holding throughout the day.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • - There were scoops left in the spice and rice containers and the handles of the scoops were touching the food items. The operator removed the scoops promptly.- A personal water cup bottle was left in the food prepping area. The operator removed the cup promptly.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • The rice in the hot holding was measured below 60 °C. The operator promptly turned up the temperature of the hold holding, threw away the rice and restocked with a new batch.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • There were grease streaks observed on the exhaust canopy and the filters were covered with grease.
  7. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

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