Speargrass Golf Course
120 Speargrass Boulevard Carseland AB T0J 0M0 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Speargrass Golf Course has been inspected 4 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since May 28, 2024. The most recent inspection, on August 4, 2026, found no infractions.
3 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Chemicals and toxic substances and Pests.
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.
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 July 7, 2026. For example:
Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
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 July 7, 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?
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 2 times on July 7, 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 once on July 7, 2026. For example:
Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-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.
4 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
5 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- During the inspection it was observed that:1. There was a bowl of raw beef meat on the bottom shelf that was uncovered.2 There was a bag of raw bacon that was stored on the top shelf in the walk-in cooler where other ready to eat foods were stored below.3. There was a container of uncovered hot dogs that were stored inside the walk-in cooler.3. There were containers of lettuce, strawberries, and butter that were uncovered that were stored in the bottom cooler section of the grill line prep table refrigerator.4. A butter spreader was left directly inside the butter container, located in the prep table refrigerator.5. A pair of tongs was opening hanging from the hot-dog roller table unprotected/uncovered, in an area where multiple different kitchen staff continually pass through exposing them to potential contamination.Ensure that 1. All food items are properly covered with tight-fitting lids or wrapped in food-grade plastic wrap while in storage.2. Store utensils, such as butter spreaders and tongs in a sanitary manner that prevents contamination of food products when not in use.3. Regularly monitor food storage practices to ensure compliance with food safety requirements.
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- During the inspection, a chemical spray bottle of sanitizer was observed without a label. The absence of proper labeling may result in the misuse of chemicals and poses a risk of chemical contamination of food, food-contact surfaces or and equipment. Ensure all chemical containers and spray bottles are clearly and accurately labeled.
- 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?
- Mouse droppings were observed behind the refrigerator in the kitchen area and in the furnace room. The presence of mouse droppings indicates current or recent rodent activity which and may pose a risk of contamination to food, equipment, and food-contact surfaces.Thoroughly clean up and sanitize all areas affected by mouse droppings in the indicated areas. Conduct a detailed inspection of the premises to identify potential rodent entry points.Seal and repair any identified openings, gaps, and other potential entry points to prevent further rodent access.Enhance current pest control measures by adding these areas to the current monitoring program implemented at the facility.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- During the inspection, it was observed that1. A couple of wooden serving spoons and a metal hamburger press, that were stored in a drawer, were visibly burnt, soiled, and damaged.2. A nylon striped brush had an accumulation of grease was being stored inside a drawer with other clean food contact utensils. 3. A couple of plastic cutlery bins, located in the dry storage area were damaged and cracked.The issue was discussed with the operator during the inspection, and the damaged utensils and nylon strip brush were immediately discarded. The cutlery bins were removed from the storage area to be disposed.Ensure all utensils and food-contact equipment are maintained in good repair and kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The ice machine located in the dry storage area had section where visible dirt, staining and scaling buildup were present on both the interior and exterior surfaces. Ensure that the ice machine is thoroughly cleaned, removing all scale deposits, stains, and accumulated debris from the unit. Ensure the Ice machine is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times and in added to the routine cleaning schedule.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions