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Pepper Tree Family Restaurant

203 Main St Watrous SK S0K 4T0 · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

Pepper Tree Family Restaurant has been inspected 9 times by Saskatchewan Health Authority since October 30, 2023. The most recent inspection, on October 13, 2026, recorded 7 infractions.

None of the 9 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing 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 7 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on October 13, 2026. For example: Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration

  • 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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 13, 2026. For example: Dishwashing - General

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 13, 2026. For example: Food Storage & Equipment

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 8, 2024. For example: Pest Control

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 13, 2026. For example: Handwashing

About this data

These results come from Saskatchewan Health Authority, 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. Routine

    7 infractions

    • Maintenance & General Sanitation
      • Wiping cloths for cleaning tables and counters are not immersed in an approved sanitizing solution before each use. Refer to section 3.2(7) of the Food Facility Standards.
      • A portion of the food facility, as specified by the Public Health Inspector, is not kept clean, and/or in good repair. Refer clause 18(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and section 2.1 of the Food Facility Standards.
    • Finishing Materials
      • Ceilings in rooms where food is prepared, packaged, stored or received are not easily cleaned, durable, impervious, light in colour, smooth, non-toxic, and non-corrosive. Refer to subclause 13(a)(i) of The Food Safety Regulations, and section 1.5(7) of the Food Facility Standards.
    • Handwashing
      • Food handlers do not wash their hands frequently and thoroughly with soap, and warm water, and dry their hands with disposable paper towels. Refer to section 27 of The Food Safety Regulations and section 6.4(1) of the Food Facility Standards.
    • Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration
      • Non ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food is not kept at a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less under refrigeration. Refer to clause 23(1)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations and section 2.3(1)(a) of the Food Facility Standards.
    • Food Storage & Equipment
      • An accurate thermometer is not available to monitor the temperature of potentially hazardous food. Refer to clause 23(1)(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and section 1.9(1)(c) of the Food Facility Standards.
      • Food items are not stored on impervious shelves. Refer to section 1.9(1)(e) of the Food Facility Standards.
    • Dishwashing - General
      • Testing equipment, such as sanitizer test strips, is not available for checking the concentration of chemical sanitizers. Refer to section 3.2(2) of the Food Facility Standards.
    • Mechanical Dishwashing
      • Chlorine sanitizing solution is not at least 100 parts per million at 24°C - 44°C (75°F - 111°F). Refer to section 3.2(1) of the Food Facility Standards.
  2. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Mechanical Dishwashing
    • Dishwashing - General
      • Testing equipment, such as sanitizer test strips, is not available for checking the concentration of chemical sanitizers. Refer to 3.1.2 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
  3. Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • Pest Control
      • Food facility is not designed, and/or maintained to prevent the entry of pests. Refer to subclause 13(a)(ii) of The Food Safety Regulations and 6.3 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
  4. Follow-up

    3 infractions

    • Pest Control
      • Food facility is not designed, and/or maintained to prevent the entry of pests. Refer to subclause 13(a)(ii) of The Food Safety Regulations and 6.3 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration
      • Potentially hazardous food is not kept at a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less under refrigeration. Refer to clause 23(1)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations.
    • Food Storage & Equipment
      • Food items are not stored on impervious shelves. Refer to 1.9 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
  5. Follow-up

    7 infractions

    • Handwashing
      • Hand washing station is not equipped with liquid soap in a dispenser. Refer to 1.11.2 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Hand washing station is not equipped with single use paper towels in a dispenser. Refer to 1.11.2 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration
      • Potentially hazardous food is not kept at a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less under refrigeration. Refer to clause 23(1)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations.
    • Food Storage & Equipment
      • Food items are not stored on impervious shelves. Refer to 1.9 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Chemical Storage
      • Improper labeling, storage and/or use of chemicals may result in the contamination of food or water. Refer to subsection 20(2) of The Food Safety Regulations.
    • Maintenance & General Sanitation
      • A written cleaning schedule for the food facility is not established. Refer to clause 18(a) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.2 and 4.3 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Dishwashing - General
      • Testing equipment, such as sanitizer test strips, is not available for checking the concentration of chemical sanitizers. Refer to 3.1.2 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Pest Control
      • Food facility is not designed, and/or maintained to prevent the entry of pests. Refer to subclause 13(a)(ii) of The Food Safety Regulations and 6.3 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
  6. Routine

    6 infractions

    • Pest Control
      • Food facility is not designed, and/or maintained to prevent the entry of pests. Refer to subclause 13(a)(ii) of The Food Safety Regulations and 6.3 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration
      • Potentially hazardous food is not kept at a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less under refrigeration. Refer to clause 23(1)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations.
    • Food Storage & Equipment
      • Food items are not stored on impervious shelves. Refer to 1.9 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Chemical Storage
      • Improper labeling, storage and/or use of chemicals may result in the contamination of food or water. Refer to subsection 20(2) of The Food Safety Regulations.
    • Maintenance & General Sanitation
      • Sanitizing solution is not changed frequently to ensure it remains effective. Refer to 4.6 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • A written cleaning schedule for the food facility is not established. Refer to clause 18(a) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.2 and 4.3 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Dishwashing - General
      • Testing equipment, such as sanitizer test strips, is not available for checking the concentration of chemical sanitizers. Refer to 3.1.2 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
  7. Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration
      • Potentially hazardous food is not kept at a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less under refrigeration. Refer to clause 23(1)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations.
  8. Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration
      • Potentially hazardous food is not kept at a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less under refrigeration. Refer to clause 23(1)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations.
  9. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration
      • Potentially hazardous food is not kept at a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less under refrigeration. Refer to clause 23(1)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations.

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