Sammy Convenience Store - Food Store

10121B 107 Avenue NW Edmonton AB T5H 0V4 · Food - General

10 inspections

1. Risk Management InspectionMay 7, 2026

   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?
     • Pest control records were not available. Traps/ monitoring devices were not observed.
2. Risk Management InspectionMar 24, 2026

   3 infractions

   • 15. Is the facility free of a pest infestation?
     • Mouse droppings were observed in various areas of the facility, and a chocolate bar was eaten with bite marks on the packaging.Pest control records were not available. Hire the services of a pest control company and have regular services.Any contaminated food is to be disposed of.
   • 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?
     • Pest control records were not available. Traps/ monitoring devices were not observed.
   • 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?
     • Prepackaged food items were being opened and repackaged or served individually.The facility is only approved to serve prepackaged food items.
3. Demand InspectionMar 4, 2026

   3 infractions

   • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
     • A food item, that did not appear to come from an approved source was being sold. The operator was instructed to remove Lula Injera from the facility unless the permit can be confirmed.
   • 15. Is the facility free of a pest infestation?
     • Mouse droppings were observed in various areas of the facility, and a chocolate bar was eaten with bite marks on the packaging.Pest control records were not available. Hire the services of a pest control company and have regular services.Any contaminated food is to be disposed of.
   • 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?
     • Prepackaged food items were being opened and repackaged or served individually.The facility is only approved to serve prepackaged food items.
4. Risk Management InspectionDec 23, 2024

   0 infractions

5. Risk Management InspectionDec 20, 2024

   6 infractions

   • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
     • 2024-12-17Several clear containers of various unlabeled spices were observed onsite. The operator stated the spices were from a store close by but was unable to provide proof of purchase. ACTION REQUIRED: Discard all products that do not have receipts/proof of purchase. Ensure all retailed food products are labelled in accordance with CFIA labeling requirements. __________________________2022-02-09Noted September 22, 2023: Bags of "coffee beans" without labels were found on the store shelves. These items are to be removed from the shelves until the required labels are obtained and placed on the bags (labels must indicate the name of the product, as well as the source/company from where they are obtained and/or sold from).Noted September 19, 2023: containers and bags of re-packaged dried goods remain on the store shelves. Manager agreed to remove them and keep them in the back room until he receives the labels for the products.Noted again August 31, 2023: containers and bags of re-packaged dried goods must be labeled with company name with contact information and name of the product.Noted Feb. 11, 2022: All food that is repackaged needs to be labelled with Company and product information.
   • 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
     • 1. Food products such as chocolate bars displayed in the retail area were damaged and contaminated by mice. ACTION REQUIRED: discard all chocolate bars & packaged products in this area. 2. The facility was retailing expired meal replacement products. Four bottles of Glucerna had an expiry date of December 1, 2024.ACTION REQUIRED: discard all expired products.  3. The facility was not rotating foods in a satisfactory manner. Several foods on the south retail shelf were far past the best before dates such as a bottle of Kraft salad dressing with a best before date of March 7, 2022.ACTION REQUIRED: Monitor food best before dates and increase rotation of foods.
   • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
     • A cooler containing milk & pre-packaged sandwiches was not equipped with a thermometerACTION REQUIRED: Obtain an accurate thermometer for the cooler containing milk & pre-packaged sandwiches.
   • 15. Is the facility free of a pest infestation?
     • The facility was infested with mice. Mouse droppings were observed throughout the store such as on all the retail shelves, around unused equipment in the northwest corner of the store, on shelves and floors in the storage areas, and on the floor in the southwest corner of the store. ACTION REQUIRED:Hire a licensed pest control service to conduct an initial assessment of the infestation. Follow the directions of the licensed pest control technician and obtain a contract for regular (monthly at minimum) services. Keep service reports available for review. Clean up all mouse droppings in the facility.
   • 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?
     • 1. The facility was not operating in compliance with the permit restrictions. The permit restrictions are “Pre-packaged foods and/or whole produce only – no preparation of food”. The facility was repackaging candies.ACTION REQUIRED: Discard repackaged foods. Discontinue repackaging foods. Adhere to the facility permit restrictions: Pre-packaged foods and/or whole produce only – no preparation of food. 2. The food handling permit was stored behind the cashier counter and was not visible to persons served. ACTION REQUIRED: Display the food handling permit in a conspicuous place where it can be seen easily by persons served.
   • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
     • 1. The store was cluttered and disorganized, particularly behind the cashier counter and in the storage areas. The facility was storing multiple pieces of broken, unsanitary equipment such as coffee brewing equipment, a popcorn maker, a microwave, and a juice/slush machine. ACTION REQUIRED: Organize stock and equipment throughout the facility. Discard any equipment that is broken and/or no longer in use. 2. There was general filth and dust build-up throughout the facility.ACTION REQUIRED: Conduct a deep, thorough cleaning of the entire facility.
6. Risk Management InspectionDec 19, 2024

   6 infractions

   • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
     • 2024-12-17Several clear containers of various unlabeled spices were observed onsite. The operator stated the spices were from a store close by but was unable to provide proof of purchase. ACTION REQUIRED: Discard all products that do not have receipts/proof of purchase. Ensure all retailed food products are labelled in accordance with CFIA labeling requirements. __________________________2022-02-09Noted September 22, 2023: Bags of "coffee beans" without labels were found on the store shelves. These items are to be removed from the shelves until the required labels are obtained and placed on the bags (labels must indicate the name of the product, as well as the source/company from where they are obtained and/or sold from).Noted September 19, 2023: containers and bags of re-packaged dried goods remain on the store shelves. Manager agreed to remove them and keep them in the back room until he receives the labels for the products.Noted again August 31, 2023: containers and bags of re-packaged dried goods must be labeled with company name with contact information and name of the product.Noted Feb. 11, 2022: All food that is repackaged needs to be labelled with Company and product information.
   • 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
     • 1. Food products such as chocolate bars displayed in the retail area were damaged and contaminated by mice. ACTION REQUIRED: discard all chocolate bars & packaged products in this area. 2. The facility was retailing expired meal replacement products. Four bottles of Glucerna had an expiry date of December 1, 2024.ACTION REQUIRED: discard all expired products.  3. The facility was not rotating foods in a satisfactory manner. Several foods on the south retail shelf were far past the best before dates such as a bottle of Kraft salad dressing with a best before date of March 7, 2022.ACTION REQUIRED: Monitor food best before dates and increase rotation of foods.
   • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
     • A cooler containing milk & pre-packaged sandwiches was not equipped with a thermometerACTION REQUIRED: Obtain an accurate thermometer for the cooler containing milk & pre-packaged sandwiches.
   • 15. Is the facility free of a pest infestation?
     • The facility was infested with mice. Mouse droppings were observed throughout the store such as on all the retail shelves, around unused equipment in the northwest corner of the store, on shelves and floors in the storage areas, and on the floor in the southwest corner of the store. ACTION REQUIRED:Hire a licensed pest control service to conduct an initial assessment of the infestation. Follow the directions of the licensed pest control technician and obtain a contract for regular (monthly at minimum) services. Keep service reports available for review. Clean up all mouse droppings in the facility.
   • 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?
     • 1. The facility was not operating in compliance with the permit restrictions. The permit restrictions are “Pre-packaged foods and/or whole produce only – no preparation of food”. The facility was repackaging candies.ACTION REQUIRED: Discard repackaged foods. Discontinue repackaging foods. Adhere to the facility permit restrictions: Pre-packaged foods and/or whole produce only – no preparation of food. 2. The food handling permit was stored behind the cashier counter and was not visible to persons served. ACTION REQUIRED: Display the food handling permit in a conspicuous place where it can be seen easily by persons served.
   • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
     • 1. The store was cluttered and disorganized, particularly behind the cashier counter and in the storage areas. The facility was storing multiple pieces of broken, unsanitary equipment such as coffee brewing equipment, a popcorn maker, a microwave, and a juice/slush machine. ACTION REQUIRED: Organize stock and equipment throughout the facility. Discard any equipment that is broken and/or no longer in use. 2. There was general filth and dust build-up throughout the facility.ACTION REQUIRED: Conduct a deep, thorough cleaning of the entire facility.
7. Monitoring InspectionDec 17, 2024

   6 infractions

   • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
     • 2024-12-17Several clear containers of various unlabeled spices were observed onsite. The operator stated the spices were from a store close by but was unable to provide proof of purchase. ACTION REQUIRED: Discard all products that do not have receipts/proof of purchase. Ensure all retailed food products are labelled in accordance with CFIA labeling requirements. __________________________2022-02-09Noted September 22, 2023: Bags of "coffee beans" without labels were found on the store shelves. These items are to be removed from the shelves until the required labels are obtained and placed on the bags (labels must indicate the name of the product, as well as the source/company from where they are obtained and/or sold from).Noted September 19, 2023: containers and bags of re-packaged dried goods remain on the store shelves. Manager agreed to remove them and keep them in the back room until he receives the labels for the products.Noted again August 31, 2023: containers and bags of re-packaged dried goods must be labeled with company name with contact information and name of the product.Noted Feb. 11, 2022: All food that is repackaged needs to be labelled with Company and product information.
   • 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
     • 1. Food products such as chocolate bars displayed in the retail area were damaged and contaminated by mice. ACTION REQUIRED: discard all chocolate bars & packaged products in this area. 2. The facility was retailing expired meal replacement products. Four bottles of Glucerna had an expiry date of December 1, 2024.ACTION REQUIRED: discard all expired products.  3. The facility was not rotating foods in a satisfactory manner. Several foods on the south retail shelf were far past the best before dates such as a bottle of Kraft salad dressing with a best before date of March 7, 2022.ACTION REQUIRED: Monitor food best before dates and increase rotation of foods.
   • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
     • A cooler containing milk & pre-packaged sandwiches was not equipped with a thermometerACTION REQUIRED: Obtain an accurate thermometer for the cooler containing milk & pre-packaged sandwiches.
   • 15. Is the facility free of a pest infestation?
     • The facility was infested with mice. Mouse droppings were observed throughout the store such as on all the retail shelves, around unused equipment in the northwest corner of the store, on shelves and floors in the storage areas, and on the floor in the southwest corner of the store. ACTION REQUIRED:Hire a licensed pest control service to conduct an initial assessment of the infestation. Follow the directions of the licensed pest control technician and obtain a contract for regular (monthly at minimum) services. Keep service reports available for review. Clean up all mouse droppings in the facility.
   • 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?
     • 1. The facility was not operating in compliance with the permit restrictions. The permit restrictions are “Pre-packaged foods and/or whole produce only – no preparation of food”. The facility was repackaging candies.ACTION REQUIRED: Discard repackaged foods. Discontinue repackaging foods. Adhere to the facility permit restrictions: Pre-packaged foods and/or whole produce only – no preparation of food. 2. The food handling permit was stored behind the cashier counter and was not visible to persons served. ACTION REQUIRED: Display the food handling permit in a conspicuous place where it can be seen easily by persons served.
   • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
     • 1. The store was cluttered and disorganized, particularly behind the cashier counter and in the storage areas. The facility was storing multiple pieces of broken, unsanitary equipment such as coffee brewing equipment, a popcorn maker, a microwave, and a juice/slush machine. ACTION REQUIRED: Organize stock and equipment throughout the facility. Discard any equipment that is broken and/or no longer in use. 2. There was general filth and dust build-up throughout the facility.ACTION REQUIRED: Conduct a deep, thorough cleaning of the entire facility.
8. Risk Management InspectionSep 22, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
     • Noted September 22, 2023: Bags of "coffee beans" without labels were found on the store shelves. These items are to be removed from the shelves until the required labels are obtained and placed on the bags (labels must indicate the name of the product, as well as the source/company from where they are obtained and/or sold from).Noted September 19, 2023: containers and bags of re-packaged dried goods remain on the store shelves. Manager agreed to remove them and keep them in the back room until he receives the labels for the products.Noted again August 31, 2023: containers and bags of re-packaged dried goods must be labeled with company name with contact information and name of the product.Noted Feb. 11, 2022: All food that is repackaged needs to be labelled with Company and product information.
9. Risk Management InspectionSep 19, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
     • Noted September 19, 2023: containers and bags of re-packaged dried goods remain on the store shelves. Manager agreed to remove them and keep them in the back room until he receives the labels for the products.Noted again August 31, 2023: containers and bags of re-packaged dried goods must be labeled with company name with contact information and name of the product.Noted Feb. 11, 2022: All food that is repackaged needs to be labelled with Company and product information.
10. Monitoring InspectionAug 31, 2023

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • Noted again August 31, 2023: containers and bags of re-packaged dried goods must be labeled with company name with contact information and name of the product.Noted Feb. 11, 2022: All food that is repackaged needs to be labelled with Company and product information.