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Tamarack Common Daycare - Kitchen

2604 12 Street NW Edmonton AB T6T 0V9 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Tamarack Common Daycare - Kitchen has been inspected 4 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since December 2, 2024. The most recent inspection, on April 9, 2026, found no infractions.

1 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: Cleaning and sanitizing and Chemicals and toxic substances.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 26, 2026. For example: Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?

  • 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 December 2, 2024. 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 7 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 26, 2026. For example: Do food handlers refrain from handling food while ill and have acceptable attire and hygiene?

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 26, 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?

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on December 2, 2024. For example: Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (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

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • i. The sanitizer solutions on-site measured 0 ppm at the time of inspection.There was a bottle of sanitizer labeled as 100 ppm bleach/water. The chlorine/water solution inside measured 0 ppm.There was also a bottle of disinfectant on-site labeled as 1000 ppm bleach/water. The chlorine/water solution inside measured 0 ppm.The bulk bleach solutions present on-site measured ~200 ppm at the time of inspection.ii. The operator was unable to locate chlorine test strips to verify the concentration of the bleach/water sanitizer solutions.
    • 05. Do food handlers refrain from handling food while ill and have acceptable attire and hygiene?
      • There were two aprons stored within the dishwasher machine.The operator then put one of the aprons on prior to food service.There were dishes present along the bottom of the dishwasher.If an apron is to be used during food service, it must be first laundered and stored in a method that prevents contamination prior to use.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • The operator's personal food items/related items were being stored in the daycare refrigerator.This included salad dressings, sauces, and food for the operator.All food for the daycare must be kept completely separate from personal items/food.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • i. A number of the shelves within the refrigerator were lined with fabric and rubber liners. As a result, the surface was not smooth and easy to clean.ii. The interior of a number of the cupboards were lined with a fabric material. As a result, the material was not smooth and easy to clean.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The interior of the microwave in the kitchen was soiled.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
      • -Food handlers at this food establishment have demonstrated a lack of knowledge in safe food handling and require additional training. EPH is requiring additional training, from an approved food safety course, for someone working on site.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • -Rice was being stored in an open container on the floor. Ensure rice is stored sealed and up off of the floor. - A scoop was being stored in the rice. Ensure the scoop for rice is not stored in the rice as this can lead to contamination.-Operator had a shelf labelled for her food but her food was taking up the entire fridge. No visible separation between children’s food and the operator’s food. Operator indicated that the freezer was for children’s food but it also had food for the operator in it. Discussed a separate staff fridge/freezer.-There were cookies stored on the counter in an open container. Operator indicated that they had been prepared the previous Friday. Ensure all foods are stored covered.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • -Articles not associated with food processing, preparation, handling, serving, or storage are stored with food. The kitchen was being used to store many non-food related items. Drawers and cupboards were filled with owners personal items, toys, electronics etc. Please remove non-food related items from the kitchen.-There were excess items being stored. Three microwaves, three slow cookers, an excess of pots and pans. Please remove items that are not needed for the daily preparation of snacks and lunches for children.-Cutting boards were in poor condition; stained and badly grooved. Please replace.-Children’s water bottles were not labelled. Ensure all water bottles are labelled.
    • 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
      • -Chemicals, cleansers and other similar agents are not being handled properly. The bleach solution was not labelled. Ensure bleach solution is labelled.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • -Operator had test strips that expired in 2023 and only went up to 200ppm. Operator indicated that test strips are not used. Ensure new test strips are purchased and used to verify bleach solution.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • -The sink that was supposed to be used for handwashing was filled with dishes. The dishes were moved at the time of inspection.
    • 17. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Critical)?
      • -Facility has not been approved to handle raw meat. There was raw seafood observed in the freezer. It was removed at the time of inspection.
    • 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
      • -Food handlers at this food establishment have demonstrated a lack of knowledge in safe food handling and require additional training. EPH is requiring additional training, from an approved food safety course, for someone working on site.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • -The indicated areas are not being kept clean and sanitary. Cupboards and drawers were not being kept clean. Please clean.

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