Ralph's Texas Bar & Steakhouse
1249 Trans Way SE Medicine Hat AB T1B 1H9Canada · Food - General
Inspection summary
Ralph's Texas Bar & Steakhouse has been inspected 11 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 28, 2023. The most recent inspection, on April 22, 2026, found no infractions.
4 of 11 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: 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 once on April 14, 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 once on October 7, 2025. For example:
Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on April 14, 2026. For example:
Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 28, 2025. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 7, 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.
11 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- 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?
- There is a gap at the northwest exterior door.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Bulk container lids had a buildup of debris. They were removed by the operator for cleaning.The area behind the deep fryers in the main kitchen has a buildup of grease/food debris.
- 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
1 infraction
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Grime was observed inside the ice machine in the sports club bar area. Additionally, the seal on the ice machine lid was found to be in disrepair. Please clean and sanitize the ice machine and replace the damaged seal.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Test strips are not available for verifying the dishwasher sanitizer or surface sanitizer concentrations.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- 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 staff washroom door was open. The door was closed promptly. Ensure signs that states "keep the door closed at all times" are posted and continuously displayed.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The long cutting board in the main kitchen area is discolored and knife-scarred, requires replacement or resurfacing.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The long cutting board in the main kitchen area is discolored and knife-scarred, requires replacement or resurfacing.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Demand Inspection
3 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- The scoop for the ice machine is placed directly on top of it.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The long cutting board in the main kitchen area is discolored and knife-scarred, requires replacement or resurfacing.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The top of the dishwasher and condiment refrigerator, and condenser covers in the walk-in cooler, all located near the main kitchen, contain dirt/debris and require cleaning.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Utensils were left in bulk food containers and containers were being stored on the floor. The utensils were removed by the operator and they stated they will find an elevated platform to store the containers on.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Staff washroom's sink required cleaning. The area was promptly cleaned by staff.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?