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Second Cup Cafe 9342

M17 - 317 Banff Avenue Banff AB T1L 1A1 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Second Cup Cafe 9342 has been inspected 6 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since April 25, 2025. The most recent inspection, on October 14, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

1 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 24 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 9, 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 16, 2026. For example: Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on October 14, 2026. For example: Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on October 14, 2026. For example: 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?

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on October 14, 2026. For example: Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?

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.

6 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • *Repeat Violations*Paper towel dispenser did not have paper towel inside of it; staff indicated dispenser was broken. - Acquire proper paper towel dispenser and ensure hand sink is supplied with soap and paper towels.
    • 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?
      • *Repeat Violation*Food Permit was not on display, could not be located. - Please ensure current food permit is posted in a conspicuous place.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • *Repeat Violations*Display fridges in the front were both not working. Items in the fridges were for display only and are not to be served to customers. - Please repair the fridges, ensure they can hold temperatures below 4C.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • No sanitizer was initially prepared onsite. - A 100-ppm bleach solution was able to be prepared in a basin of the 2-compartment sink. Please ensure that there is always sanitizer prepared whenever food handling is occuring.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • *Repeat Violations*Paper towel dispenser did not have paper towel inside of it; staff indicated dispenser was broken. - Acquire proper paper towel dispenser and ensure hand sink is supplied with soap and paper towels.
    • 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?
      • *Repeat Violation*Food Permit was not on display, could not be located. - Please ensure current food permit is posted in a conspicuous place.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • *Repeat Violations*Display fridges in the front were both not working. Items in the fridges were for display only and are not to be served to customers. - Please repair the fridges, ensure they can hold temperatures below 4C.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • *Repeat Violations*Both paper towel dispensers did not have paper towel inside them; paper towel was placed on top. - Please ensure paper towels are put into the dispensers.
    • 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?
      • 1) Some fruit flies were noted in the cafe area. - Please consult with pest control company regarding the flies, remove any standing water and clean any food debris that could be attracting them.2) Some mouse droppings observed behind the stand-up fridge in the storage area. - Please clean the mouse droppings, consult with pest control company.
    • 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?
      • Food Permit was not on display, could not be located. - Please ensure current food permit is posted in a conspicuous place.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • *Repeat Violations*Display fridges in the front were both not working. Items in the fridges were for display only and are not to be served to customers. - Please repair the fridges, ensure they can hold temperatures below 4C.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • *Repeat Violation*Some additional cleaning required in hard-to-reach areas including underneath and in-between equipment. - Please thoroughly clean the facility.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Facility was out of sanitizer packets, no other sanitizers available onsite. - Please purchase sanitizer (regular unscented bleach) to use as a sanitizer until more packets arrive.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • *Repeat Violations*Both paper towel dispensers did not have paper towel inside them; paper towel was placed on top. - Please ensure paper towels are put into the dispensers.
    • 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?
      • 1) Some fruit flies were noted in the cafe area. - Please consult with pest control company regarding the flies, remove any standing water and clean any food debris that could be attracting them.2) Some mouse droppings observed behind the stand-up fridge in the storage area. - Please clean the mouse droppings, consult with pest control company.
    • 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?
      • Food Permit was not on display, could not be located. - Please ensure current food permit is posted in a conspicuous place.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • *Repeat Violations*Display fridges in the front were both not working. Items in the fridges were for display only and are not to be served to customers. - Please repair the fridges, ensure they can hold temperatures below 4C.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • *Repeat Violation*Some additional cleaning required in hard-to-reach areas including underneath and in-between equipment. - Please thoroughly clean the facility.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Both paper towel dispensers did not have paper towel inside them; paper towel was placed on top. - Please ensure paper towels are put into the dispensers.
    • 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?
      • Some fruit flies were noted in the cafe area. - Please consult with pest control company regarding the flies, remove any standing water and clean any food debris that could be attracting them.
    • 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?
      • Food Permit was not on display, could not be located. - Please ensure current food permit is posted in a conspicuous place.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Cabinet door under the 2-compartment sink was off its hinges and leaning against the cabinet.- Please reattach door, ensure all cabinets are in good condition.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Display fridges in the front were both not working. Items in the fridges were for display only and are not to be served to customers. - Please repair the fridges, ensure they can hold temperatures below 4C.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Some additional cleaning required in hard-to-reach areas including underneath and in-between equipment. - Please thoroughly clean the facility.
  6. Initial Inspection

    0 infractions

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