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Tamarack Daycare & OSC - Kitchen

2381 Maple Road NW Edmonton AB T6T 0Y3 · Food - General

Inspection summary

Tamarack Daycare & OSC - Kitchen has been inspected 5 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since January 10, 2024. The most recent inspection, on May 19, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

2 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 19, 2026. For example: Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?

  • 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 13, 2025. For example: Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?

  • 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 February 13, 2025. 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.

5 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • The air temperature ranged from 6 to 8C. The fridge consisted of mostly child lunches so I did not check the food temperature.They are logging the fridge temperature. With every single temperature recorded being 3C. Nisha showed me that they were reading the temperature from the inner fridge wall, which read 3C at the time of inspection. Uncertain but this might be fridge temperature setting and not the actual temperature. For your temperature logging use your calibrated thermometer to measure the fridge temperature.
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • -There was a 3-compartment sink and a commercial dishwasher available for sanitizing dishes. The commercial washer was not reaching sanitizing temperatures after several cycles. Discussed the 3-compartment sink method with the operator. Please ensure the commercial washer is repaired.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • -The fridge in the Baby Room was measured at 8C, which is too warm. Pleas ensure the fridge is maintained at 4C or less.
    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • -There was a 3-compartment sink and a commercial dishwasher available for sanitizing dishes. The commercial washer was not reaching sanitizing temperatures after several cycles. Discussed the 3-compartment sink method with the operator. Please ensure the commercial washer is repaired.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • -The ventilation fan over the stove was visibly unclean and the protective liner had not been removed. Please ensure the liner is removed and the parts of the vent are cleaned.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

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