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The Chopped Leaf

16 - 550 University Drive W Lethbridge AB T1J 4T3 · Food - General

Inspection summary

The Chopped Leaf has been inspected 7 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since January 31, 2024. The most recent inspection, on October 9, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

2 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination and Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 once on October 8, 2025. For example: Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?

  • 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 once on January 31, 2024. For example: Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?

  • 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 October 9, 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?

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 9, 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.

7 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • The paper towel dispenser at the handwashing sink adjacent to the prep cooler was not stocked with paper towels at the time of the inspection. The operator replenished the dispenser during the inspection.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • A chopping board was observed to have deep gouges that may impede effective cleaning and sanitizing. The operator replaced the chopping board during the inspection.The operator was advised that other chopping boards in use should be resurfaced to ensure they remain smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Scoops were stored inside the rice and flour containers. The operator removed the scoops and placed them on the designated holder.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
      • A large can with a significant dent was removed from stock and will be returned to the supplier.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The prep cooler with the dressings was 12-14 degrees Celsius. The bottom was empty and the dressings at the top were being kept in ice. The temperature of the dressings was adequate.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • The prep cooler, containing the dressings, was 13°C. The internal temperature of the dressings was adequate. The dressings were moved to another cooler at the time of the inspection. Please ensure that refrigeration temperatures are at or below 4°C to prevent the growth of microorganisms.

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