Skip to content
Loading map…

Shamay Cafe

358 Queen Elizabeth Blvd Kamsack SK S0A 1S0 · Food Premises

Official record from Saskatchewan →

Inspection summary

Shamay Cafe has been inspected 7 times by Saskatchewan Health Authority since June 20, 2024. The most recent inspection, on October 2, 2026, recorded 11 infractions.

2 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 11 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Protecting food from contamination.

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.

  • 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 2, 2026. For example: Mechanical Dishwashing

  • 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 2, 2026. For example: Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 2, 2026. For example: Food Storage & Equipment

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on October 2, 2026. For example: Chemical Storage

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on October 2, 2026. For example: Handwashing

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.

7 inspections

  1. Routine

    11 infractions

    • Licence
      • Extensions, renovations or alterations were made without local authority approval. Refer to section 4 of The Food Safety Regulations and section 1.1 of the Food Facility Standards.
    • Mechanical Dishwashing
      • Dishwasher/glasswasher is not maintained in a sanitary condition. Refer to section 3.4(2) of the Food Facility Standards.
    • Dishwashing - General
      • Food facility is not equipped with a two-compartment sink with an approved mechanical dishwasher in place. Refer to section 1.11(2) of the Food Facility Standards.
      • Testing equipment, such as sanitizer test strips, is not available for checking the concentration of chemical sanitizers. Refer to section 3.2(2) of the Food Facility Standards.
    • Manual Dishwashing
      • Tableware, utensils, and equipment is not being washed, rinsed, and sanitized using an appropriate 3-step manual dishwashing method as detailed in section 3.3(1) of the Food Facility Standards.
    • 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 1.14(3) of the Food Facility Standards.
    • Chemical Storage
      • Improper labeling, storage and/or use of chemicals may result in the contamination of food or water. Refer to subsection 20(2) of The Food Safety Regulations.
    • Maintenance & General Sanitation
      • Wiping cloths for cleaning tables and counters are not immersed in an approved sanitizing solution before each use. Refer to section 3.2(7) of the Food Facility Standards.
      • A written cleaning schedule for the food facility is not established. Refer to clause 18(a) of The Food Safety Regulations and Refer to section 3.1(5) and Appendix A of the Food Facility Standards.
      • 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 section 2.1 of the Food Facility Standards.
    • Handwashing
      • An adequate number of conveniently located hand wash basins is not provided, or is not accessible, in areas where food is handled or prepared. Refer to section 1.10(1) of the Food Facility Standards.
    • Food Storage & Equipment
      • An accurate thermometer is not available to monitor the temperature of potentially hazardous food. Refer to clause 23(1)(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and section 1.9(1)(c) of the Food Facility Standards.
      • Food items are not stored on shelves which are a minimum of 15 centimeters above the floor to allow for easy cleaning of the floor and to allow for inspection for pests. Refer to section 1.8(3) of the Food Facility Standards.
      • Inadequate storage space for food, ingredients, equipment, utensils, and other items necessary for the operation of the food facility. Refer to section 1.8(1) of the Food Facility Standards.
    • Culture of Food Safety
      • The operator has not established, implemented, and/or maintained a positive culture of food safety within the facility. Refer to sections 6.1(1) and (3) of the Food Facility Standards.
    • Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration
      • Non ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food is not kept at a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less under refrigeration. Refer to clause 23(1)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations and section 2.3(1)(a) of the Food Facility Standards.
  2. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  3. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration
      • Potentially hazardous food is not kept at a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less under refrigeration. Refer to clause 23(1)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations.
    • Manual Dishwashing
      • Tableware, utensils, and equipment is not being washed, rinsed, and sanitized using an appropriate 3-step manual dishwashing method as detailed in section 3.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Maintenance & General Sanitation
      • Equipment as specified by the Public Health Inspector, are not kept clean and sanitized and/or maintained in good repair. Refer to 3.1.5 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
  4. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  5. Follow-up

    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.
    • Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration
      • Potentially hazardous food is not kept at a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less under refrigeration. Refer to clause 23(1)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations.
  6. Routine

    5 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.
    • Pest Control
      • Food facility is not designed, and/or maintained to prevent the entry of pests. Refer to subclause 13(a)(ii) of The Food Safety Regulations and 6.3 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration
      • Potentially hazardous food is not kept at a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less under refrigeration. Refer to clause 23(1)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations.
    • 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 Storage & Equipment
      • An accurate thermometer is not available to monitor the temperature of potentially hazardous food. Refer to clause 23(1)(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 2.2.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
  7. Routine

    2 infractions

    • 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
      • Equipment as specified by the Public Health Inspector, are not kept clean and sanitized and/or maintained in good repair. Refer to 3.1.5 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.

Nearby inspected facilities

Own this business? Add a badge to your website