Sam's Famous
5211 44 St Lloydminster AB T9V 0A7 · Food Premises
Inspection summary
Sam's Famous has been inspected 5 times by Saskatchewan Health Authority since March 7, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 17, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
1 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.
Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.
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.
Food temperature controlHigher risk
Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.
Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 17, 2026. For example:
Temperature Control - Cooking, Reheating and Hot Holding
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 January 29, 2026. For example:
Pest Control
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 September 18, 2024. For example:
Dishwashing - General
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 once on February 7, 2025. For example:
Food Handler Habits, Hygiene & Health
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 once on September 18, 2024. For example:
Maintenance & General Sanitation
About this data
These results come from Saskatchewan Health Authority, 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.
5 inspections
- Routine
1 infraction
- Temperature Control - Cooking, Reheating and Hot Holding
- Potentially hazardous food is not kept at an internal temperature of 60°C (140°F) or greater for hot holding. Refer to clause 23(1)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations and section 2.3(1)(b) of the Food Facility Standards.
- Temperature Control - Cooking, Reheating and Hot Holding
- Routine
3 infractions
- Separation
- Lockers or cabinets, located separate from food preparation, storage, or serving areas, are not provided for staff apparel, and other personal items. Refer to 1.15 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Pest Control
- Food facility is not free of pests. Refer to 6.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Temperature Control - Cooking, Reheating and Hot Holding
- Potentially hazardous food is not kept at an internal temperature of 60°C (140°F) or greater for hot holding. Refer to clause 23(1)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations.
- Separation
- Routine
2 infractions
- Temperature Control - Cooking, Reheating and Hot Holding
- Potentially hazardous food is not kept at an internal temperature of 60°C (140°F) or greater for hot holding. Refer to clause 23(1)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations.
- Food Handler Habits, Hygiene & Health
- Food is being prepared, and served in the absence of a person who has successfully completed a course in food sanitation. Refer to subsection 26(1) of The Food Safety Regulations, and 7.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Temperature Control - Cooking, Reheating and Hot Holding
- Routine
2 infractions
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
- A portion of the food facility, as specified by the Public Health Inspector, is not kept clean, and/or in good repair. Refer clause 18(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Dishwashing - General
- Testing equipment, such as sanitizer test strips, is not available for checking the concentration of chemical sanitizers. Refer to 3.1.2 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
- Routine
0 infractions
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