SureStay by Western Whitecourt
3305 Caxton Street Whitecourt AB T7S 0B5 · Food - General
Inspection summary
SureStay by Western Whitecourt has been inspected 3 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since August 17, 2026. The most recent inspection, on September 29, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.
1 of 3 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Chemicals and toxic substances.
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 2 times on August 17, 2026. For example:
Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
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 September 29, 2026. For example:
Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 29, 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?
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 once on September 29, 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?
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 once on August 17, 2026. For example:
Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
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.
3 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- It was observed that chemicals are stored in the food preparation area that are not associated with the kitchen facility. During the inspection, the chemicals were removed from the kitchen.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- It was observed that the front area hand sink contained insanitary kitchen ware. As a reminder, hand sinks are for hand washing only. During the inspection the insanitary ware was removed from the hand 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?
- It was observed that the dishwasher area lighting levels are very low. Fluorescent light tubes are not working in their fixture. Please change the fluorescent light tubes, ensuring they are in proper working order and the kitchen has adequate light.
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- Initial Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
4 infractions
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- 1. Only a hand sink and one dishwashing sink available for manual dishwashing, Two dishwashing sinks are required, and of adequate size to accommodate the largest piece of reusable kitchen ware. For the level of food handling, another sink to be installed.2. There is no sanitizer present to manual sanitizer reusable dish and kitchen ware.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- No chemical test strips available for testing sanitizer strength.
- 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
- The facility is operating without approval and a valid AHS food handling permit. It was discussed with the manage that food service shall cease until the proper procedures for food service is completed. A link for applying for a food handling permit shall be sent to the operator.
- 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
- Please provide validation of Albera recognized food safety training.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?