The Bavarian Tea Shoppe and Restaurant
4810 50 Avenue Valleyview AB T0H 3N0 · Food - General
Inspection summary
The Bavarian Tea Shoppe and Restaurant has been inspected 5 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since January 2, 2024. The most recent inspection, on July 23, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.
1 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Protecting food from contamination.
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.
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 July 23, 2026. For example:
Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk
This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 22, 2025. For example:
Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
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 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 23, 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?
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 July 22, 2025. For example:
Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-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 July 23, 2026. 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
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Sanitizer solution was prepared in the food handling area at the time of inspection.Corrected during inspection:- A 200 ppm chlorine sanitizer solution was made- Test strips provided
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Operator reported that the range ventilation unit has been scheduled for servicing in August 2026Previously cited violation:22 July 2025 - The commercial range ventilation unit was observed to be out-of-date and due for servicing (Due February 2024) Previously cited violation:Grease range ventilation unit was observed to be out-of-date for servicingCorrection:- Schedule and service the grease range ventilation unitPreviously cited violation:Grease range ventilation unit was observed to be out-of-date for servicing (Due February 2024). Operator reported that the ventilation unit was scheduled.Correction:- Service the range ventilation unit- Notify PHI once the ventilation unit has been serviced
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Ice cream scoop was observed being held in a large glass of water.Corrected during inspection:- Modified dipper well was initiated utilizing the ice cream scoop area sink. - Education provided
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
- Sliced green peppers and whole tomatoes in the refrigeration unit were observed with signs of spoilage.Corrected during inspection:- Produce with signs of spoilage was discarded
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Sanitizer solution was not present in the food area during food handlingCorrected during inspection:- a 200 ppm chlorine sanitizer solution was made
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- A container of produce was observed on-top of another container of produce without a sufficient barrier between the food products.Corrected during inspection:- The stacked containers were adjusted
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- 22 July 2025 - The commercial range ventilation unit was observed to be out-of-date and due for servicing (Due February 2024) Previously cited violation:Grease range ventilation unit was observed to be out-of-date for servicingCorrection:- Schedule and service the grease range ventilation unitPreviously cited violation:Grease range ventilation unit was observed to be out-of-date for servicing (Due February 2024). Operator reported that the ventilation unit was scheduled.Correction:- Service the range ventilation unit- Notify PHI once the ventilation unit has been serviced
- 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
- Some produce in the refrigeration unit was observed with signs of spoilage:- Dried sliced lemon- Cherry tomato- Sliced red pepperCorrected during inspection:- Produce with signs of spoilage was discarded
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Grease range ventilation unit was observed to be out-of-date for servicingCorrection:- Schedule and service the grease range ventilation unitPreviously cited violation:Grease range ventilation unit was observed to be out-of-date for servicing (Due February 2024). Operator reported that the ventilation unit was scheduled.Correction:- Service the range ventilation unit- Notify PHI once the ventilation unit has been serviced
- 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Bulk sugar scoop handle was observed to be in contact with the bulk sugar productCorrected during inspection:- The handle of the bulk sugar scoop was adjusted so that it was no longer in contact with the bulk product
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Grease range ventilation unit was observed to be out-of-date for servicing (Due February 2024). Operator reported that the ventilation unit was scheduled.Correction:- Service the range ventilation unit- Notify PHI once the ventilation unit has been serviced
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions