Plain Of Six Glaciers Tea House
Lat 51 24 29N Long 116 14 23W Banff National Park AB · Food - General
Inspection summary
Plain Of Six Glaciers Tea House has been inspected once by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health), on June 19, 2025. The most recent inspection, on June 19, 2025, recorded 4 infractions.
No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Pests.
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 once on June 19, 2025. For example:
Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
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 once on June 19, 2025. 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?
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 2 times on June 19, 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.
1 inspection
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- 1. One cutting board grooved/discoloured. Ensure cutting boards are in good condition and replaced when necessary. Ensure they are cleaned, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours if used continuously.2. One dry storage bin has lid which has been taped. Replace damaged lid.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Cooked vegetables for daily special, hummus, and cheese out at room temperature. Time label and discard at set intervals (max 4 hours) OR maintain below 4C (recommend 3 time periods per day).**Proper cooling methods are not possible at this location: ensure chili and any daily specials are prepared, kept hot (held at 60C after cooking to 74C), and used the same day.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Water at hand sink not at a comfortable temperature for handwashing. Ensure warm water is provided for handwashing.
- 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?
- Some evidence of rodents (droppings) were noted below cupboards on the floor in the preparation area. Evidence appeared old. Thoroughly remove any debris/droppings (using wet cleaning method) and monitor for any activity. Good improvement in sealed shed in terms of pest activity.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?