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Square 1 Coffee

17 Fairway Drive NW Edmonton AB T6J 2S6 · Food - General

Inspection summary

Square 1 Coffee has been inspected 7 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 3, 2023. The most recent inspection, on June 12, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 6, 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 January 29, 2026. For example: Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 6, 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 once on November 3, 2023. 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.

7 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 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?
      • There is a gap noted at the bottom of the back exit door.- Doors must have tight seals to prevent the possible entry of pests.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Missing floor tiles, missing baseboards, gap noted between the floor and wall in the small side room located in the back of house area. - Requires repair.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • 0 ppm sanitizer detected in the solutions used on the coffee wand and for surfaces in the front food handling area.- Staff prepared 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer solutions.
    • 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?
      • There is a gap noted at the bottom of the back exit door.- Doors must have tight seals to prevent the possible entry of pests.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Missing floor tiles, missing baseboards, gap noted between the floor and wall in the small side room located in the back of house area. - Requires repair.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. 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?
      • Sections of walls in the back kitchen areas are missing baseboards.- Baseboarding required.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Dust accumulation noted on the wall vents and exhaust hood in the front food handling area.- Cleaning is required.
  7. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • 0 ppm sanitizer detected in the sanitzer solution located by the coffee machine.- Staff prepared a 100 ppm bleach-water solution. Ensure that sanitizer solutions are prepared and maintained at the proper strength. Corrected
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Customer self-serve disposable cutlery were improperly stored. - Store the "business end" of the utensils all going in one direction. Corrected

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