Rowan House Emergency Shelter - Kitchen
Undisclosed Location High River AB · Food - General
Inspection summary
Rowan House Emergency Shelter - Kitchen has been inspected 4 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since February 27, 2024. The most recent inspection, on January 27, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
2 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct food-handling risks.
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.
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 once on April 3, 2025. For example:
Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
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 once on January 27, 2026. 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.
4 inspections
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
- 1/27. 1) There were disposable cups stored near chemicals in the pantry. These cups were discarded.2) Staff stated that they paper towels are sometimes used to dry dishes. All washed and sanitized dishware must be airdried.
- 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- 4/3. The fridge located by the dry storage was unable to maintain a temperature of 4C or lower. Several food items were checked using a probe thermometer and had an internal temperature of 9.4C. All high-risk food items were discarded, and the remaining items were moved to the second fridge.No plans to replace fridge at this time. Will not be used.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions