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Smitty's Family Restaurant

5750 46 Avenue Taber AB T1G 2B1 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Smitty's Family Restaurant has been inspected 19 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 28, 2023. The most recent inspection, on September 10, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

6 of 19 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 11 inspections with 20 infractions recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct food-handling risks.

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.

  • 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 10 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on September 10, 2026. For example: Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?

  • 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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on September 3, 2026. For example: Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on April 16, 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 9, 2026. For example: Are appropriate food handling practices and plans in place to ensure that food is handled in a manner that makes it safe to eat?

  • 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 October 28, 2024. For example: Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (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.

19 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Many of the floor tiles have been replaced. Cracked floor tile in the kitchen area requires repair.
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Some improvement. Some of the floor tiles have been replaced. Cracked floor tile in the kitchen area requires repair.The door latch for the walk-in freezer requires repair/replacing as it is kept closed by a broom stick (this is not a suitable practice).
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The prep sink tap is leaking and requires repair. There is food wrap around the neck of the tap that appears to have been on it for many months. Proper repair is required as the food wrap is not a suitable repair solution.The Grill press (bacon or burger press) that is used on the stove has food wrap around the handles. This is unsuitable as it appears to be dirty and has been on for many months. This is a method of bacteria transmission. Handle requires proper repair or a new item can be purchased.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The facility requires a thorough cleaning. Floor edges and areas behind equipment have a build up of grease and grime. Grout lines within the kitchen area have build up of grease and grime and require cleaning. Equipment needs to be pulled away from the wall and cleaned. Floor edges and threshold areas require cleaning. Walls and ceiling require cleaning. Any ceiling tiles that are in disrepair should be replaced. High touch surfaces like cooler and freezer doors require cleaning. Light switches and electrical receptacles require cleaning.The knobs and gas lines for the grill requires cleaning as there is a buildup of grease.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Cracked floor tile in the kitchen area requires repair.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The prep sink tap is leaking and requires repair.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The facility requires a thorough cleaning. Floor edges and areas behind equipment have a build up of grease and grime. Grout lines within the kitchen area have build up of grease and grime.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Cracked floor tile in the kitchen area requires repair.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The prep sink tap is leaking and requires repair.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The facility requires a thorough cleaning. Floor edges and areas behind equipment have a build up of grease and grime. Grout lines within the kitchen area have build up of grease and grime.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Reinspection was conducted on May 1st, 2026. Owner stated that a technician was on site on Monday, April 27th, 2026. Technician stated that there was nothing mechanically wrong with the walk-in cooler's cooling system, but that it needed to be cleaned, which was completed. Owner stated that walk-in cooler was measuring approximately 0-2°C upon opening, however the walk-in cooler measured 8-9°C during the time of inspection. The three black "service doors" to the walk-in cooler all have damaged seals and the main door's closing mechanism is in disrepair and needs to be manually engaged every time the door is shut which could be contributing to the unit's inability to hold adequate temperatures. Please ensure that the indicated areas are replaced/repaired.The owner indicated that the cause has been identified - the exhaust fan for the commercial ventilation hood at the grill had not been turned on while the stove and grill were in use until recently. As a result, vapors and excess heat from cooking were not being removed from the premises and instead moved into the ceiling, which is where the A/C controller for the walk-in cooler is situated. The owner advised that once the exhaust fan was turned back on, the temperature setting on the unit feel to 2C when measured most recently with his own infrared thermometer.------The owner was advised to and agreed to contact a handyman to obtain an assessment for the repair of the seals on the service doors and the locking mechanism for the main door. A follow-up inspection will be conducted in the next several days to verify that the interior temperature of the walk-in cooler has indeed fallen to sub 4C levels. A repair by date for the seals and locking mechanism of the walk-in cooler will be determined once the assessment has been completed.
  7. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The temperature readings measured using the data logger in the walk-in cooler revealed elevated readings in excess of reasonable deviations above 4C after closing/overnight on April 19th and April 20th, where temperatures should have fallen below 4C similar to those readings taken on April 17th and 18th. The owner noted that the kitchen was busy over the weekend but that there was not excessive preparation of hot foods that were later cooled in the cooler which would have potentially explained the elevated temperature readings that were measured.The owner has been advised to have the walk-in cooler assessed by a qualified technician by the end of the day on Wednesday April 29th to determine if adjustments or repairs are necessary with a follow-up visit by an inspector to confirm. The owner will be cleaning the compressor and other components in the meantime.Reinspection was conducted on May 1st, 2026. Owner stated that a technician was on site on Monday, April 27th, 2026. Technician stated that there was nothing mechanically wrong with the walk-in cooler's cooling system, but that it needed to be cleaned, which was completed. Owner stated that walk-in cooler was measuring approximately 0-2°C upon opening, however the walk-in cooler measured 8-9°C during the time of inspection. The three black "service doors" to the walk-in cooler all have damaged seals and the main door's closing mechanism is in disrepair and needs to be manually engaged every time the door is shut which could be contributing to the unit's inability to hold adequate temperatures. Please ensure that the indicated areas are replaced/repaired.
  8. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The temperature readings measured using the data logger in the walk-in cooler revealed elevated readings in excess of reasonable deviations above 4C after closing/overnight on April 19th and April 20th, where temperatures should have fallen below 4C similar to those readings taken on April 17th and 18th. The owner noted that the kitchen was busy over the weekend but that there was not excessive preparation of hot foods that were later cooled in the cooler which would have potentially explained the elevated temperature readings that were measured.The owner has been advised to have the walk-in cooler assessed by a qualified technician by the end of the day on Wednesday April 29th to determine if adjustments or repairs are necessary with a follow-up visit by an inspector to confirm. The owner will be cleaning the compressor and other components in the meantime.
  9. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • The handwashing station was covered by a tray of bacon and thus inaccessible.Employees immediately moved the tray of bacon so that the handwashing station was accessible.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • The floor underneath of the server's counter had a build-up of food debris. Please ensure that all of the indicated areas are cleaned.
  10. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 06. Are appropriate food handling practices and plans in place to ensure that food is handled in a manner that makes it safe to eat?
      • There were no temperature logs being recorded or maintained. Please ensure that temperature logs are for all freezers and coolers are being maintained and recorded 2-3 times daily.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • The floor of the walk-in freezer and cooler had a build-up of food debris. The floor underneath of the server's counter had a build-up of food debris. There was a build-up of grime on high-touch areas, such as light switches and door handles/where doors are pushed open.Please ensure that all of the indicated areas are cleaned.
  11. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 06. Are appropriate food handling practices and plans in place to ensure that food is handled in a manner that makes it safe to eat?
      • There were no temperature logs being recorded or maintained. Please ensure that temperature logs are for all freezers and coolers are being maintained and recorded 2-3 times daily.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • The handwashing station next to the cookline had a tray of bacon covering it and was inaccessible. Operator immediately moved the tray so that the handwashing station was unobstructed.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • The floor of the walk-in freezer and cooler had a build-up of food debris. The floor underneath of the server's counter had a build-up of food debris. There was a build-up of grime on high-touch areas, such as light switches and door handles/where doors are pushed open.Please ensure that all of the indicated areas are cleaned.
  12. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 17. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Critical)?
      • An electrical extension outlet with open ports was hanging in front of the electronic paper towel dispenser at the designated handwashing sink at the beginning of the inspection, creating the possibility of an electrical hazard if wet hands were to make contact with the outlet. The outlet was moved back to the wall with the owner indicated that it will be further reinforced.
  15. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  16. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  17. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  18. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Backup handwashing sink's hot water tank remains out of service - the owner has requested an extension to next monday, December 11th for it to be repaired as he waiting on equipment that has been ordered to repair it. Owner requested to provide an update by email once it has been repaired.
  19. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Backup handwashing sink's hot water tap is not working as the hot water supply to it cannot be turned on or turned off without the tap coming loose. Response date set for December 5th to have the tap repaired. The handsink also has tape wrapped around the faucet, repairs to this should be completed by then if the tape is being used to stop a leakage.
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