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Panther Mart - Food

772 Main Street Pincher Creek AB T0K 1W0 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Panther Mart - Food has been inspected 11 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since February 28, 2025. The most recent inspection, on July 16, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

None of the 11 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 13 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Protecting food from contamination.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 15, 2025. For example: Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?

  • 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 once on April 28, 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 22 times across 11 separate inspections, most recently on July 16, 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?

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 16, 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 24, 2025. 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.

11 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    4 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?
      • A permit was not posted. Please ensure a valid food handling permit is posted in a conspicuous location.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • REPEAT. The ventilation system was due for servicing. Please contact and schedule servicing.Please ensure the ventilation system is serviced within this time period. Light fixtures were missing covers in the back storage room. Please install covers.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The operator indicated that the ice cream scoop is washed with soap and water after each use. However, operator was asked to sanitize/disinfect after each use or have multiple scoops to rotate throughout the day. Please ensure that you are cleaning, sanitizing, and storing your ice cream in a manner that protects food from cross-contamination.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • There was a pop and syrup spill underneath shelving unit where syrup is stored in back room. Please ensure that the indicated areas have been cleaned and sanitized adequately. Additionally, operator was asked to create a cleaning schedule for areas around the facility.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
      • Milk 2GO Strawberry milk drinks were found beyond their best before dates. Operator discarded.
    • 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?
      • A permit was not posted. Please ensure a valid food handling permit is posted in a conspicuous location.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • REPEAT. The ventilation system was due for servicing. Please contact and schedule servicing.Please ensure the ventilation system is serviced within this time period. Light fixtures were missing covers in the back storage room. Please install covers.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The operator indicated that the ice cream scoop is washed with soap and water after each use. However, operator was asked to sanitize/disinfect after each use or have multiple scoops to rotate throughout the day. Please ensure that you are cleaning, sanitizing, and storing your ice cream in a manner that protects food from cross-contamination.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • There was a pop and syrup spill underneath shelving unit where syrup is stored in back room. Please ensure that the indicated areas have been cleaned and sanitized adequately. Additionally, operator was asked to create a cleaning schedule for areas around the facility.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • The Breyers freezer containing single-serve pre-packaged ice cream and frozen treats was unable to keep the products adequately frozen and resulted in products thawing and leaking all over the other products. Multiple items were observed to have damaged packaging.The operator was instructed to discard a couple of the damaged items before posting an "OUT OF ORDER" sign on the freezer and instructed to not sell any of the products to patrons. The owner (offsite) informed inspector that the company had been contacted and were sending out a maintenance representative to fix the equipment and that they needed to retain the products in order to be issued compensation. A follow-up inspection is to be conducted the following week to ensure that all of the products have been discarded. Please ensure that all food is stored in a manner that protects it from contamination.Please ensure that all of the products in the Breyers freezer are discarded.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • There were no paper towels observed by the following handwashing sinks: kitchen sink, the front area sink, and the bathroom sink.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • REPEAT. The ventilation system was due for servicing. Please contact and schedule servicing.Please ensure the ventilation system is serviced within this time period. Light fixtures were missing covers in the back storage room. Please install covers.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The ice cream scoop was being stored in a container with dirty, cloudy water. The operator had indicated that the scoop had been left like that overnight.Please ensure that you are cleaning, sanitizing, and storing your ice cream in a manner that protects food from cross-contamination.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • The Breyers freezer containing single-serve pre-packaged ice cream and frozen treats was unable to keep the products adequately frozen and resulted in products thawing and leaking all over the other products. Multiple items were observed to have damaged packaging.The operator was instructed to discard a couple of the damaged items before posting an "OUT OF ORDER" sign on the freezer and instructed to not sell any of the products to patrons. The owner (offsite) informed inspector that the company had been contacted and were sending out a maintenance representative to fix the equipment and that they needed to retain the products in order to be issued compensation. A follow-up inspection is to be conducted the following week to ensure that all of the products have been discarded. Please ensure that all food is stored in a manner that protects it from contamination.Please ensure that all of the products in the Breyers freezer are discarded.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • The Breyers ice cream freezer was not keeping adequate temperature to freeze the products inside of it. All of the single serve, pre-packaged ice-cream and frozen treats had undergone temperature abuse and were misshapen and malformed.Inspector had operator put "OUT OF ORDER" sign on the freezer and was instructed to not sell the products inside.Please ensure that all food is being stored at the appropriate temperatures in order to prevent bacterial growth and maximize food safety.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • The bulk ice cream showed signs of thawing and refreezing, indicating that the freezer is unable to maintain an adequate temperature. The freezers built-in thermometer was reading a colder temperature than the inspectors thermometer. There was no secondary thermometer on site for staff to monitor temperatures.Please ensure that your facility has a secondary thermometer for monitoring cold and hot holding temperatures. All temperatures should be monitored and recorded twice daily (at the beginning and ending of the day) to ensure that equipment is adequately controlling temperature and that the built-in thermometers on the equipment are adequately calibrated.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • REPEAT. The ventilation system was due for servicing. Please contact and schedule servicing.Please ensure the ventilation system is serviced within this time period. Light fixtures were missing covers in the back storage room. Please install covers.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The ice cream scoop was being stored in a container with dirty, cloudy water. The operator had indicated that the scoop had been left like that overnight.Please ensure that you are cleaning, sanitizing, and storing your ice cream in a manner that protects food from cross-contamination.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • REPEAT. The following areas need to be cleaned:-There was a pop spill underneath shelving unit where syrup is stored in back room.October 8th, 2025 - The syrup storage area in the backroom had a significant build-up of syrup on the floor, walls, ceiling, and equipment.October 15th, 2025 - Many soda lines had significant build-up inside and outside of the line and need to be cleaned thoroughly. Please ensure that the indicated areas have been cleaned and sanitized adequately.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • The Breyers freezer containing single-serve pre-packaged ice cream and frozen treats was unable to keep the products adequately frozen and resulted in products thawing and leaking all over the other products. Multiple items were observed to have damaged packaging.The operator was instructed to discard a couple of the damaged items before posting an "OUT OF ORDER" sign on the freezer and instructed to not sell any of the products to patrons. The owner (offsite) informed inspector that the company had been contacted and were sending out a maintenance representative to fix the equipment and that they needed to retain the products in order to be issued compensation. A follow-up inspection is to be conducted the following week to ensure that all of the products have been discarded. Please ensure that all food is stored in a manner that protects it from contamination.Please ensure that all of the products in the Breyers freezer are discarded.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • The bulk ice cream showed signs of thawing and refreezing, indicating that the freezer is unable to maintain an adequate temperature. The freezers built-in thermometer was reading a colder temperature than the inspectors thermometer. There was no secondary thermometer on site for staff to monitor temperatures.Please ensure that your facility has a secondary thermometer for monitoring cold and hot holding temperatures. All temperatures should be monitored and recorded twice daily (at the beginning and ending of the day) to ensure that equipment is adequately controlling temperature and that the built-in thermometers on the equipment are adequately calibrated.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • The Breyers ice cream freezer was not keeping adequate temperature to freeze the products inside of it. All of the single serve, pre-packaged ice-cream and frozen treats had undergone temperature abuse and were misshapen and malformed.Inspector had operator put "OUT OF ORDER" sign on the freezer and was instructed to not sell the products inside.Please ensure that all food is being stored at the appropriate temperatures in order to prevent bacterial growth and maximize food safety.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • REPEAT. The ventilation system was due for servicing. Please contact and schedule servicing.Please ensure the ventilation system is serviced within this time period. Light fixtures were missing covers in the back storage room. Please install covers.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The ice cream scoop was being stored in a container with dirty, cloudy water. The operator had indicated that the scoop had been left like that overnight.Please ensure that you are cleaning, sanitizing, and storing your ice cream in a manner that protects food from cross-contamination.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • There was a pile of cardboard and garbage in the backroom by the back door. Please ensure that the facility is kept in a clean and organized manner to monitor for and prevent the harbourage of pests.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • REPEAT. The following areas need to be cleaned:-There was a pop spill underneath shelving unit where syrup is stored in back room.October 8th, 2025 - The syrup storage area in the backroom had a significant build-up of syrup on the floor, walls, ceiling, and equipment.Please ensure that the indicated areas have been cleaned and sanitized adequately.
  6. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • REPEAT. The ventilation system was due for servicing. Please contact and schedule servicing.Please ensure the ventilation system is serviced within this time period. Light fixtures were missing covers in the back storage room. Please install covers.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • REPEAT. The following areas need to be cleaned:-There was a pop spill underneath shelving unit where syrup is stored in back room.
  7. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • REPEAT. The ventilation system was due for servicing. Please contact and schedule servicing.Please ensure the ventilation system is serviced within this time period. Light fixtures were missing covers in the back storage room. Please install covers.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • REPEAT. The following areas need to be cleaned:-There was a pop spill underneath shelving unit where syrup is stored in back room. -The wall had grease on it behind the potato slicer machine. Recommended purchasing a de-greaser to assist with cleaning this area.
  8. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • REPEAT. The ventilation system was due for servicing. Please contact and schedule servicing.Operator has left messages for current company to make an appointment to no answer. Discussed operator calling other companies to book an appointment. Please ensure the ventilation system is serviced within this time period. Light fixtures were missing covers in the back storage room. Please install covers.Operator is unable to find covers locally and will be heading to Calgary to pick up within the next two weeks.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • REPEAT. The following areas need to be cleaned:-There was a pop spill underneath shelving unit where syrup is stored in back room. Technician was out to facility and unable to determine leak. Operator will have technician back in the next couple weeks to service, clean and fix problem with lines. -The wall had grease on it behind the potato slicer machine. Recommended purchasing a de-greaser to assist with cleaning this area.
  9. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • REPEAT. The ventilation system was due for servicing. Please contact and schedule servicing.Light fixtures were missing covers in the back storage room. Please install covers.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • REPEAT. The following areas need to be cleaned:-Floor underneath shelving of walk-in cooler.-There was a pop spill underneath shelving unit where syrup is stored in back room. Technician is coming out to address the syrup leak tomorrow.-Ceiling tiles had a buildup of grease on them in kitchen area.-Light fixtures had debris in them located in the kitchen. -The wall had grease on it behind the potato slicer machine.
  10. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 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 ventilation system was due for servicing. Please contact and schedule servicing.Light fixtures were missing covers in the back storage room. Please install covers.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The following areas need to be cleaned:-Floor underneath hot holding pizza oven machine.-Floor underneath shelving of walk-in cooler.-There was a pop spill underneath shelving unit where syrup is stored in back room. -Ceiling tiles had a buildup of grease on them in kitchen area.-Light fixtures had debris in them located in the kitchen. -The wall had grease on it behind the potato slicer machine.Staff were observed to be storing their personal cell phones above the prep table. Discussed storing personal belongs in lockers or in the staff room.
  11. Initial Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 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 ventilation system was due for servicing. Please contact and schedule servicing.Light fixtures were missing covers in the back storage room. Please install covers.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The following areas need to be cleaned:-Floor underneath hot holding pizza oven machine.-Floor underneath shelving of walk-in cooler.-There was a pop spill underneath shelving unit where syrup is stored in back room. -Ceiling tiles had a buildup of grease on them in kitchen area.-Light fixtures had debris in them located in the kitchen. -The wall had grease on it behind the potato slicer machine.Staff were observed to be storing their personal cell phones above the prep table. Discussed storing personal belongs in lockers or in the staff room.

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