The Fox Den
1 Highway 813 & Golf Course Road Athabasca AB T9S 2B7 · Food - General
10 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 14. Does the facility have an adequate supply of potable hot and cold running water and is the water sampled at required intervals?
- The facility was observed to have not sampled the well for bacteriological results as required by their food permit, which mandates quarterly testing. A sample bottle was provided to the facility. Ensure that a water sample is collected and submitted for analysis.June 24, 2026 - Sample was submitted June 2022. The sample was rejected from the lab. Will take another sample.
- 14. Does the facility have an adequate supply of potable hot and cold running water and is the water sampled at required intervals?
- Monitoring Inspection
9 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- No sanitizer was observed on the kitchen line at the time of inspection. The operator immediately made a bleach solution.
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- Chemicals were observed to be stored in unlabeled spray bottles. The operator labeled the spray bottles.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- The facility was observed not to have test strips for the Diversey D10 concentrated detergent and sanitizer, nor chlorine bleach test strips. Please contact the supplier to obtain the appropriate test strips to ensure the chemical concentrations can be accurately measured. Additionally, please replace the expired chlorine test strips.
- 14. Does the facility have an adequate supply of potable hot and cold running water and is the water sampled at required intervals?
- The facility was observed to have not sampled the well for bacteriological results as required by their food permit, which mandates quarterly testing. A sample bottle was provided to the facility. Ensure that a water sample is collected and submitted for analysis.
- 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
- The rubber baseboard in the dishwasher area was observed to be fallen off the wall. Please repair or replace the rubber baseboard.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- The vent in the kitchen beside the hand sink was observed to be without a vent cover. Please repair or replace the vent cover.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- A rubber spatula was observed to have pieces missing of rubber from the business side. The operator discarded the spatula.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- 1. Scoops were observed to be submerged in dry good bins. Please remove, clean, and sanitize the scoops.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 1. The table located in the kitchen with the hand sink was observed to have a significant amount of food and debris on the floor. Please clean underneath the tables.2. The hood vent filters were observed to have grease build up. Please clean and sanitize the hood vent filters.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 1. Fume hood bulbs noted with build-up of grease and grime. 2. Public bathroom ventilation fans noted with dust and build-up of debris. 1-2. Please ensure the following areas are cleaned regularly.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 14. Does the facility have an adequate supply of potable hot and cold running water and is the water sampled at required intervals?
- Water sample collected at time of visit.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 1. Fume hood bulbs noted with build-up of grease and grime. 2. Public bathroom ventilation fans noted with dust and build-up of debris. 1-2. Please ensure the following areas are cleaned regularly.
- 14. Does the facility have an adequate supply of potable hot and cold running water and is the water sampled at required intervals?
- Demand 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?
- Weatherstripping along backdoor is beginning to wear. Please ensure monitor for time being and replace if necessary.
- 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?
- Risk Management 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?
- Weatherstripping along backdoor is beginning to wear. Please ensure monitor for time being and replace if necessary.
- 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?
- Risk Management Inspection
2 infractions
- 14. Does the facility have an adequate supply of potable hot and cold running water and is the water sampled at required intervals?
- Please ensure annual water samples are submitted for next week as per mandate.
- 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?
- Weatherstripping along backdoor is beginning to wear. Please ensure monitor for time being and replace if necessary.
- 14. Does the facility have an adequate supply of potable hot and cold running water and is the water sampled at required intervals?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 14. Does the facility have an adequate supply of potable hot and cold running water and is the water sampled at required intervals?
- Please ensure annual water samples are submitted for next week as per mandate.
- 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?
- Weatherstripping along backdoor is beginning to wear. Please ensure monitor for time being and replace if necessary.
- 14. Does the facility have an adequate supply of potable hot and cold running water and is the water sampled at required intervals?
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions