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Syrian Groceries

424 13 Street N Lethbridge AB T1H 2S2 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Syrian Groceries has been inspected 8 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since October 20, 2023. The most recent inspection, on October 15, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

3 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food source, labelling and allergens.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 19, 2025. 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 October 15, 2026. For example: Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on October 15, 2026. For example: Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?

  • 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 November 19, 2025. 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 once on October 15, 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.

8 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • Repackaged spices did not have labels. Ensure all foods are labelled.
    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • No food safe sanitizer was available; no bleach onsite.
    • 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?
      • Posted food permit expired Dec 31, 2025.
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • The chlorine spray measured >200 ppm (rebleached the test strip) and was diluted during the inspection to 200 ppm. For a food safe sanitizer, mix 1/2 teaspoon of bleach per litre of water.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Facility is down to one paper towel roll; please obtain more paper towel so all hand sinks are fully stocked. The washroom requires cleaning.
    • 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?
      • A weather strip was added to the bay door. Minor mouse droppings noted under the bathroom sink and hand sink. We discussed properly cleaning the droppings.
  4. Monitoring 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?
      • There were no paper towels at the sink. Operator brought a roll over during inspection. Please ensure that a paper towel holder is installed in a way that is easily accessible to people using the hand sink.
    • 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 were mouse droppings under the small sink and in the furnace room. A gap along the bay door is present as the floor is not even. Owner stated they will connect with the landlord.Discussed cleaning mouse droppings safely.Mouse droppings were present throughout the back area of the facility including in the small sink as well as evidence of nests present. - 28/4/2025
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The deep freeze in the meat cutting area was observed to have discarded food debris, soiled cardboard, and grime build-up on the inside. Please ensure that the inside and outside of the deep freeze is cleaned and sanitized to prevent cross-contamination from occurring.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The back rooms of the facility were disorganized, with some areas being unreachable.Please ensure that the indicated area is kept organized and free of debris so that it can be easily cleaned and to discourage the harbourage of pests.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 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 were mouse droppings under the small sink and in the furnace room. A gap along the bay door is present as the floor is not even. Owner stated they will connect with the landlord.Discussed cleaning mouse droppings safely.
  6. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 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 feces noted in back storage area. Back receiving door does not fully close, allowing for an entrance point. Discussed how to clean mouse feces and setting snap traps or glue boards. Poison is not permitted in the facility.
  8. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

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