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The Hub of Spirit River Convenience Store - Food Store

4513 50 Street Spirit River AB T0H 3G0 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

The Hub of Spirit River Convenience Store - Food Store has been inspected 2 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since April 8, 2025. The most recent inspection, on April 25, 2025, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 2 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food source, labelling and allergens and Pests.

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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 25, 2025. For example: Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on April 8, 2025. For example: Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on April 8, 2025. For example: Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?

  • 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 once on April 8, 2025. For example: Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?

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.

2 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • The bleach sanitizing solution used was lemon-scented, which is not acceptable for food contact surfaces.Ensure the sanitizing solution is made with plain, unscented bleach that has a Health Canada DIN number, and contains no added scent or color.
    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • No sanitizing solution was available at the time of inspection; the PHI demonstrated how to mix it properly. Ensure a sanitizing solution is available daily in a spray bottle or via the wiping cloth method for use on all food preparation surfaces, including near the sushi machine, microwave, and coffee area.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • The chlorine test strip on-site was found to be expired in 2023. Ensure that a valid, up-to-date chlorine test strip is available for verifying sanitizer concentration.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • The ice bags only had the name of the store labeled on them.Requirement:Ensure that all ice bags are properly labeled with the following information:-Name of the store-Address and phone number of the store-Date the ice was prepared or refinedThis is necessary to meet proper traceability
    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • 2023-08-23- The Public Health Inspector did not observe or document this violation during this inspection. This is a violation from a previous inspection. No food handling (ice cream) was occurring at the time of inspection.2022-03-01 Bleach sanitizer available for disinfection- Chlorine strips that measures 10-90ppm.Ensure chlorine strips that reads till above 100ppm is available.
    • 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?
      • 08/04/2025- The Public Health Inspector did not observe or document this violation during this inspection. This is a violation from a previous inspection. 2022-03-01- Pest control records are not being kept- There is a light opening below back door.Pest control checklist would be sent with this report.Ensure pest control records are recorded and available.Ensure the backdoor is weather stripped.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • No cleaning log was observed onsite at the time of inspection.Requirement:Ensure cleaning logs are available and maintained for the following equipment:Slushie machineIce machineCoffee maker

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