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Rick's Grocery - Food

10 - 1603 62 Avenue SE Calgary AB T2C 2C5 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Rick's Grocery - Food has been inspected 2 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since September 3, 2025. The most recent inspection, on September 12, 2025, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 2 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing 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.

  • 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 2 times on September 3, 2025. For example: Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?

  • 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 September 3, 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?

  • 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 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 12, 2025. 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?

  • 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 September 3, 2025. For example: Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 12, 2025. For example: Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (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.

2 inspections

  1. Initial Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
      • Packaged meats (supplied from owner's other food store) were for sale in the cold display case. The packages did not indicate a packaged date. Ensure all packaged meats have a packaged date on the label.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Uneven flooring behind service counter is not smooth for cleaning, with edges between different flooring elevation. (vinyl plank flooring over existing linoleum flooring) Operator will need to plan to correct the flooring uneveness.
  2. Demand Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • No approved sanitizer available onsite. Spray bottle was empty. Test strips for chlorine sanitizer is available, ensure you supply onsite bleach to prepare an approved sanitizer (non-scented bleach for use, at 1/2 tsp bleach to 1 litre of water) for a concentration between 100-200 ppm chlorine for safe use on food contact surfaces.
    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • 1. Spoons stored inside the candy containers have handles in-contact with the food product. Remove the spoons from storage in the candy bin. Provide dispensing utensil that is stored properly for use.2. Straws on counter for customer use are not individually wrapped. Keep behind the counter and provide when requested. Alternatively, keep open straws in a dispenser that can dispense individually at a time.
    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • 1. No dishwashing drying rack onsite. Dishwashing of inserts for coffee/slush machine require proper dishwashing- wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry. 2. Facility is not setup for proper dishwashing onsite beyond coffee/self-contained beverage machines. 2 comp sink behind service counter is a 1 comp foodservice sink and a small handsink. *Would not be approved for adding hot food service (ie. hot dogs or reheating frozen foods in a hot holding unit) unless a proper 2 comp sink is added.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • No paper towel in dispenser on wall. Staff had a loose roll stored near cash register. No soap provided for handsink. *Ensure both soap and paper towels are stored in a proper dispenser for use by the handsink for staff to wash hands.
    • 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?
      • Observed ants on the floor-wall corner near the slush machine behind the front service counter. *clean up syrup spills on floor and remove ants from premise.
    • 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
      • Packaged meats (supplied from owner's other food store) were for sale in the cold display case. The packages did not indicate a packaged date. Ensure all packaged meats have a packaged date on the label.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Uneven flooring behind service counter is not smooth for cleaning, with edges between different flooring elevation. (vinyl plank flooring over existing linoleum flooring) Operator will need to plan to correct the flooring uneveness.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Wood pallets were stored in the walkin cooler.Remove wood pallets from refrigeration units. The bare wood surfacing is not suitable in refrigeration units as it is not moisture-proof.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Under cabinet (below pop bibs) had significant spillage from syrup spills. Clean area thoroughly.

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