Pop In! - Food
4919 53 Avenue High Prairie AB T0G 1E0 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Pop In! - Food has been inspected 10 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since January 31, 2024. The most recent inspection, on July 13, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
None of the 10 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 11 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.
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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 13, 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?
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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 1, 2025. For example:
Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
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 10 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on May 7, 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?
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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on March 10, 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?
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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 10, 2026. For example:
Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(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.
10 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 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?
- Rear loading area entrance door was observed to have a gap on its base. Correction:- Repair, patch, or replace the rear loading area entrance door gap in a manner that prevents the entrance of pests or vermin.
- 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?
- 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?
- Rear loading area entrance door was observed to have a gap on its base. Correction:- Repair, patch, or replace the rear loading area entrance door gap in a manner that prevents the entrance of pests or vermin.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- **Outstanding**Water-stained ceiling tiles are present in the customer sales floor. The water marked tiles are primarily South side of the facility. Ensure that any ceiling leaks are repaired and that the ceiling tiles are replaced to help monitor for future roof leaks.
- 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?
- Demand Inspection
4 infractions
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Food products packaging was observed to have adulterated / missing lot and expiry information.Corrected during inspection:- The products with missing labels were removed.
- 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?
- Rear loading area entrance door was observed to have a gap on its base. Correction:- Repair, patch, or replace the rear loading area entrance door gap in a manner that prevents the entrance of pests or vermin.
- 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?
- **Outstanding**Outdated food handling permit was displayed in front of the house. **Ensure valid food handling permit is posted.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- **Outstanding**Water-stained ceiling tiles are present in the customer sales floor. The water marked tiles are primarily South side of the facility. Ensure that any ceiling leaks are repaired and that the ceiling tiles are replaced to help monitor for future roof leaks.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Risk Management 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?
- **Outstanding**Outdated food handling permit was displayed in front of the house. **Ensure valid food handling permit is posted.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- **Outstanding**Water-stained ceiling tiles are present in the customer sales floor. The water marked tiles are primarily South side of the facility. Ensure that any ceiling leaks are repaired and that the ceiling tiles are replaced to help monitor for future roof leaks.
- 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?
- Risk Management 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?
- **Outstanding**Outdated food handling permit was displayed in front of the house. **Ensure valid food handling permit is posted.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- **Outstanding**Water-stained ceiling tiles are present in the customer sales floor. The water marked tiles are primarily South side of the facility. Ensure that any ceiling leaks are repaired and that the ceiling tiles are replaced to help monitor for future roof leaks.
- 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?
- Monitoring Inspection
6 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Chlorine sanitizer spray bottle measured significantly higher than 1000 ppm. - Operator remade the chlorine sanitizer solution and retested at 100 ppm. **Ensure chlorine sanitizer is maintained at 100 ppm at all times.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- The facility has 2 - compartment dishwashing sinks. The operator stated that they perform manual dishwashing, but no sanitizer was observed onsite. - Operator acquired chlorine sanitizer (bleach) during inspection. **Follow proper manual dishwashing procedures (i.e., wash, rinse and sanitize).
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Towel paper was not present at the hand sink in the back kitchen. - Operator placed the paper towel during inspection.**Ensure paper towels available at all times at hand sink for proper hand washing.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Paper towel was not placed in a dispenser/holder in the back kitchen. **Ensure paper towels are placed in a dispenser/holder at all times to prevent cross contamination.
- 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?
- Outdated food handling permit was displayed in front of the house. **Ensure valid food handling permit is posted.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- **Outstanding**Water-stained ceiling tiles are present in the customer sales floor. The water marked tiles are primarily South side of the facility. Ensure that any ceiling leaks are repaired and that the ceiling tiles are replaced to help monitor for future roof leaks.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- The facility was using white vinegar in place of an approved food surface sanitizer solution.This practice was discontinued at the time of the inspection, and a 200-ppm chlorine sanitizer solution was made by the inspector while onsite.Ensure that food surfaces and equipment are sanitized with an approved chemical (chlorine, QUAT, or Iodine).
- 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 current food handling permit was not displayed to the public at the time.A printed copy of the permit was provided to the facility and was posted by the operator.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Water-stained ceiling tiles are present in the customer sales floor. The water marked tiles are primarily South side of the facility. Ensure that any ceiling leaks are repaired and that the ceiling tiles are replaced to help monitor for future roof leaks.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- 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?
- Water-stained ceiling tiles are present in the customer sales floor. The water marked tiles are primarily South side of the facility. Ensure that any ceiling leaks are repaired and that the ceiling tiles are replaced to help monitor for future roof leaks.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Monitoring 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 commercial ventilation system above the deep fryer units is due for a routine professional cleaning.The cleaning should be scheduled as soon as possible.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Previously noted water damaged/marked ceiling tiles directly above and around the Pop In! cooler unit have been removed since the last inspection. Ensure that the missing ceiling tiles are replaced to help monitor for any leaks in the ceiling that may still be active.Correct any persisting leaks in the ceiling as identified.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- 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?
- A printed copy of the current food handling permit was provided by the Inspector and posted at the facility following the inspection.Ensure that the current food handling permit is continuously posted in a location that is visible to the public.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Water damaged/marked ceiling tiles were noted directly above and around the Pop In! cooler unit. Some of these tiles have been removed and replaced with cardboard until replacement tiles can be purchased and installed.Ensure that the effected ceiling tiles are replaced to help monitor for any leaks in the ceiling that may still be active.Correct any persisting leaks in the ceiling as identified.
- 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?