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Sobeys Okotoks

201 Southridge Drive Okotoks AB T1S 2E1 · Food - General

9 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    2 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?
      • Piping of the big ice machine located at back of the store near the receiving area, was not directed into the drain, with moisture observed around the area causing damage to the adjacent wall and potential mold growth.*Please repair the piping such that all the excess water is directed into the drainage.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1. Buildup of dust/debris was observed in the following areas:- Bakery walk-in cooler floors- COOP walk-in cooler floors. - Underneath the Produce area prep table- Meat processing area walk-in cooler distribution fans **Please clean these areas2. Meat processing area walk-in cooler had blood on the wall adjacent to the swinging doors.**Please clean the walls to have them clean and sanitary.***CORRECTED
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
      • 1. Several baby formula packages were found to be expired January 1, 2026.*Please discard. **Corrected during the inspection. 2. A few cans including tomatoes and mushroom sauce was found to have a dents. *Please discard. **Corrected during the inspection.
    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • The quats sanitizer spray bottles found in the Deli Chicken/hot foods and the Produce area departments were measured at below 200 ppm for quats. Please use the test strips to check the quats concentration regularly.*New solution was obtained from the dispenser and was satisfactory.**Corrected during the inspection.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Display cooler under lobster tank measured ambient temp of between 12-14°C. Internal items were probed to be approximately 7-9°C. Items that were probed are tequila lime pepper smoked salmon which indicated it needed to be refrigerated, Phillip Crab Claw, Dutch Boy Rollmops, OW Comp Seafood Crab/Flavor.*Please repair the display cooler to be able to maintain temperatures at 4°C or lower to prevent foods from sitting in the danger zone.**Food items found in the display cooler were discarded during the inspection.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Piping of the big ice machine located at back of the store near the receiving area, was not directed into the drain, with moisture observed around the area causing damage to the adjacent wall and potential mold growth.*Please repair the piping such that all the excess water is directed into the drainage.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1. Buildup of dust/debris was observed in the following areas:- Bakery walk-in cooler floors- COOP walk-in cooler floors. - Underneath the Produce area prep table- Meat processing area walk-in cooler distribution fans - Chicken (Rotisserie)/hot foods department walk-in cooler fans**Please clean these areas2. Meat processing area walk-in cooler had blood on the wall adjacent to the swinging doors.**Please clean the walls to have them clean and sanitary.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • QUATs test strips expired Jan 2025 in the vegetable preparation area. **Obtain new test strips. ***CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • No paper towel in the dispenser in the deli section. **Refill paper towel. ***CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Cleaning required on the light covers in the meat department in the room that houses the meat grinder. **CORRECTED.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
      • 1. Several baby food pouches were found to be expired from November to December 2024. **Discard. ***CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION. 2. A can of tomatoes was found to have a large dent. **Discard. ***CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Open bags of flour in the dry goods storage area of the bakery section was observed. **Ensure open bags of flour are closed when not in use.***CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION.
    • 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 faucet located in the 3 compartment sink in the Seafood deparment closest to the swinging doors was leaking. **Repair. Staff noted that a work order has been placed for the repairs.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Accumulation of food and debris observed underneath the shelving in the bakery walk in freezer (near Rebel Bean). **Clean.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
      • Three packages of expired infant formula were identified on store shelves.Expired product was removed during inspection.
    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • The sanitizer in spray bottles in the deli department was measured at 0ppm quats. The dispenser used for these bottles was measured at the same concentration. Spray bottles were re-filled using an alternate dispenser, measured at 400ppm quats. Ensure staff are checking sanitizer dispenser concentrations, and have this dispenser serviced if intended for use in this department.
  7. Monitoring Inspection

    2 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 of the shelving in the back area neat the water bottling room was observed to be damaged, with exposed raw wood. Repair shelving to render a smooth, cleanable surface (i.e., paint, finish, wood stain).
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • A buildup of residue was noted on the floor under shelving at the south-east end of the produce cooler.Clean indicated area.
  8. Risk Management Inspection

    4 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 coffee bar's hand wash sink was not functional at the time of inspection. Repair sink. *Plumbing work is scheduled. Advise once complete.
    • 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 of the shelving in the back area neat the water bottling room was observed to be damaged, with exposed raw wood. Repair shelving to render a smooth, cleanable surface (i.e., paint, finish, wood stain).
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Several of the white trays used as container lids in the meat department were observed to be damaged, making them difficult to properly clean.Replace damaged lids.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The lower-back doors of the meat department's display coolers were missing their stainless-steel surface, exposing an epoxy residue surface that would be difficult to properly clean. Render this surface to a smooth and easily cleanable state.
  9. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • The sanitizer dispensers at three-compartment sinks in the bakery department and one set of sinks in the meat department (the ones beside the walk-in cooler) were measured at concentrations in excess of 400ppm quats. Have your chemical supplier adjust the level of sanitizer dispensed to a food-safe level (200-400ppm quats).
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • The coffee bar's hand wash sink was not functional at the time of inspection. Repair sink.
    • 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 of the shelving in the back area neat the water bottling room was observed to be damaged, with exposed raw wood. Repair shelving to render a smooth, cleanable surface (i.e., paint, finish, wood stain).
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Several of the white trays used as container lids in the meat department were observed to be damaged, making them difficult to properly clean.Replace damaged lids.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The lower-back doors of the meat department's display coolers were missing their stainless-steel surface, exposing an epoxy residue surface that would be difficult to properly clean. Render this surface to a smooth and easily cleanable state.