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The Marketplace Co-op

9831 100 Avenue Grande Prairie AB T8V 0T7 · Food - General

10 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • The bulk storage container of flour at the Deli department is missing a lid.Ensure to get a replacement lid for the storage container.In the interim a tray can be used to cover the opening on storage container.Update: 8th October 2025 no lid has been provided.Update: 19th January 2026 no lid has been provided, a temporary tray is used to cover the bulk storage container.Update: 25th of February 2026 issue still persist.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Bakery - The standup freezer has tape holding parts together on the interior and the tape is collecting dirt and debrisENSURE THE UNIT IS IN GOOD REPAIR. TAPE MUST BE REMOVED AND DAMAGE REPAIRED, REMOVED, OR REPLACED.Update March 3, 2025:Team lead indicated a new fridge is on order.Update September 17, 2025The standing refrigerator is still noted with tapes on it.Update October 08, 2025The standing refrigerator is still noted with tapes on it.Update: 19th January 2026 The standing refrigerator is still noted with tapes on it.Update: 25th February 2026 The standing refrigerator is still noted with tapes on it.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Produce - There is creamy white/beige coloured debris build-up inside the pebble ice machines. This debris does appear to be entering the ice and melting into an ice cart- There is mould-like debris under and around the ice machines- Manager states they are looking to stop using unit and have it removedENSURE THE ICE MACHINES ARE EMPTIED, CLEANED, AND DESCALED ON A REGULAR BASIS.ENSURE THE ICE CARTS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED REGULARLYENSURE THE AREAS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED REGUARLY. IF THERE ARE ICE SPILLS OR LEAKS, THE STANDING WATER SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AS SOON AS POSSIBLEUpdate March 3, 2025:Ice machine is currently not in use. Repair or remove the ice machine.Update September 17, 2025:Ice machine is not used currently.Repair or remove the ice machine.Update: October 08 2025.Ice machine is not used currently.Update: 19th January 2026.Ice machine is not used currently.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • The bulk storage container of flour at the Deli department is missing a lid.Ensure to get a replacement lid for the storage container.In the interim a tray can be used to cover the opening on storage container.Update: 8th October 2025 no lid has been provided.Update: 19th January 2026 no lid has been provided, a temporary tray is used to cover the bulk storage container.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Bakery - The standup freezer has tape holding parts together on the interior and the tape is collecting dirt and debrisENSURE THE UNIT IS IN GOOD REPAIR. TAPE MUST BE REMOVED AND DAMAGE REPAIRED, REMOVED, OR REPLACED.Update March 3, 2025:Team lead indicated a new fridge is on order.Update September 17, 2025The standing refrigerator is still noted with tapes on it.Update October 08, 2025The standing refrigerator is still noted with tapes on it.Update: 19th January 2026 The standing refrigerator is still noted with tapes on it.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Produce - There is creamy white/beige coloured debris build-up inside the pebble ice machines. This debris does appear to be entering the ice and melting into an ice cart- There is mould-like debris under and around the ice machines- Manager states they are looking to stop using unit and have it removedENSURE THE ICE MACHINES ARE EMPTIED, CLEANED, AND DESCALED ON A REGULAR BASIS.ENSURE THE ICE CARTS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED REGULARLYENSURE THE AREAS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED REGUARLY. IF THERE ARE ICE SPILLS OR LEAKS, THE STANDING WATER SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AS SOON AS POSSIBLEUpdate March 3, 2025:Ice machine is currently not in use. Repair or remove the ice machine.Update September 17, 2025:Ice machine is not used currently.Repair or remove the ice machine.Update: October 08 2025.Ice machine is not used currently.Update: 19th January 2026.Ice machine is not used currently.
  3. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • The bulk storage container of flour at the Deli department is missing a lid.Ensure to get a replacement lid for the storage container.In the interim a tray can be used to cover the opening on storage container.Update: 8th October 2025 no lid has been provided.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Bakery - The standup freezer has tape holding parts together on the interior and the tape is collecting dirt and debrisENSURE THE UNIT IS IN GOOD REPAIR. TAPE MUST BE REMOVED AND DAMAGE REPAIRED, REMOVED, OR REPLACED.Update March 3, 2025:Team lead indicated a new fridge is on order.Update September 17, 2025The standing refrigerator is still noted with tapes on it.Update October 08, 2025The standing refrigerator is still noted with tapes on it.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Produce - There is creamy white/beige coloured debris build-up inside the pebble ice machines. This debris does appear to be entering the ice and melting into an ice cart- There is mould-like debris under and around the ice machines- Manager states they are looking to stop using unit and have it removedENSURE THE ICE MACHINES ARE EMPTIED, CLEANED, AND DESCALED ON A REGULAR BASIS.ENSURE THE ICE CARTS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED REGULARLYENSURE THE AREAS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED REGUARLY. IF THERE ARE ICE SPILLS OR LEAKS, THE STANDING WATER SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AS SOON AS POSSIBLEUpdate March 3, 2025:Ice machine is currently not in use. Repair or remove the ice machine.Update September 17, 2025:Ice machine is not used currently.Repair or remove the ice machine.Update: October 08 2025.Ice machine is not used currently.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
      • Several baby formula packs were noted on the shelf past their expiration date.Manager removed the expired products from the shelf.Ensure to check on products expiration dates regularly.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • The bulk storage container of flour at the Deli department is missing a lid.Ensure to get a replacement lid for the storage container.In the interim a tray can be used to cover the opening on storage container.
    • 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
      • No food permit is postedENSURE A VALID FOOD PERMIT IS PUBLICLY DISPLAYEDNot observed on the March 3, 2025, inspection.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • All walk-in refrigeration and freezer units in the Deli, Bakery, and Produce departments have accumulated dirt on their floors.Ensure that these units and their respective floors are thoroughly cleaned and maintained in a sanitary condition at all times.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Bakery - The standup freezer has tape holding parts together on the interior and the tape is collecting dirt and debrisENSURE THE UNIT IS IN GOOD REPAIR. TAPE MUST BE REMOVED AND DAMAGE REPAIRED, REMOVED, OR REPLACED.Update March 3, 2025:Team lead indicated a new fridge is on order.update September 17, 2025The standing refrigerator is still noted with tapes on it.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Produce - There is creamy white/beige coloured debris build-up inside the pebble ice machines. This debris does appear to be entering the ice and melting into an ice cart- There is mould-like debris under and around the ice machines- Manager states they are looking to stop using unit and have it removedENSURE THE ICE MACHINES ARE EMPTIED, CLEANED, AND DESCALED ON A REGULAR BASIS.ENSURE THE ICE CARTS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED REGULARLYENSURE THE AREAS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED REGUARLY. IF THERE ARE ICE SPILLS OR LEAKS, THE STANDING WATER SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AS SOON AS POSSIBLEUpdate March 3, 2025:Ice machine is currently not in use. Repair or remove the ice machine.Update September 17, 2025:Ice machine is not used currently.Repair or remove the ice machine.
  5. Demand Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • 1. Two used sponges are noted in the dishwashing area of the deli.2. A used scrub pad is noted in the produce. 1-2. Ensure sponges, scrub pads, and steel wool are discarded after-use, as these products are porous and uncleanable. The team member from produce and Team Lead from deli discarded the two sponges and scrub pad during the inspection.
    • 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
      • No food permit is postedENSURE A VALID FOOD PERMIT IS PUBLICLY DISPLAYEDNot observed on the March 3, 2025, inspection.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The heat pad cover is in disrepair in produce. Repair or replace the heat pad cover and ensure all equipment is maintained in good repair.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Bakery - The standup freezer has tape holding parts together on the interior and the tape is collecting dirt and debrisENSURE THE UNIT IS IN GOOD REPAIR. TAPE MUST BE REMOVED AND DAMAGE REPAIRED, REMOVED, OR REPLACED.Update March 3, 2025:Team lead indicated a new fridge is on order.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Produce - There is creamy white/beige coloured debris build-up inside the pebble ice machines. This debris does appear to be entering the ice and melting into an ice cart- There is mould-like debris under and around the ice machines- Manager states they are looking to stop using unit and have it removedENSURE THE ICE MACHINES ARE EMPTIED, CLEANED, AND DESCALED ON A REGULAR BASIS.ENSURE THE ICE CARTS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED REGULARLYENSURE THE AREAS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED REGUARLY. IF THERE ARE ICE SPILLS OR LEAKS, THE STANDING WATER SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AS SOON AS POSSIBLEUpdate March 3, 2025:Ice machine is currently not in use. Repair or remove the ice machine.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Minor Cleaning is required in and around the dishwasher and three-compartment sink in the Deli.
    • 24. Is solid and liquid waste being managed in a suitable manner?
      • A clear bag of coffee pods is stored on the ground spill out coffee ground. Ensure waste is stored in a waste bin. Team Lead removed the waste at the time of the inspection.
  6. Risk Management Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Deli - The hot holding temperature of the unit with prepared meals and rotisserie chickens is not reaching satisfactory hot holding temperatures - Unit is off and no foods are being stored- Waiting on parts to repair unitENSURE ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS ARE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING FOOD AT TEMPERATURES AT OR ABOVE 60 DEGREES CELSIUS
    • 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
      • No food permit is postedENSURE A VALID FOOD PERMIT IS PUBLICLY DISPLAYED
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Bakery - The standup freezer has tape holding parts together on the interior and the tape is collecting dirt and debrisENSURE THE UNIT IS IN GOOD REPAIR. TAPE MUST BE REMOVED AND DAMAGE REPAIRED, REMOVED, OR REPLACED.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Produce - There is creamy white/beige coloured debris build-up inside the pebble ice machines. This debris does appear to be entering the ice and melting into an ice cart- There is mould-like debris under and around the ice machines- Manager states they are looking to stop using unit and have it removedENSURE THE ICE MACHINES ARE EMPTIED, CLEANED, AND DESCALED ON A REGULAR BASIS.ENSURE THE ICE CARTS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED REGULARLYENSURE THE AREAS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED REGUARLY. IF THERE ARE ICE SPILLS OR LEAKS, THE STANDING WATER SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Deli - There are no cleaning logs or tasks as required under the sanitation programPREPARE A SANITATION PROGRAM FOR THE DELI DEPARTMENT WITH CLEANING TASKS AND LOGS
  7. Risk Management Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Boxes and packages of food containers are being stored on the floor in the walk-in coolers of multiple departmentsENSURE ALL FOOD AND FOOD PACKAGING ARE STORED OFF THE FLOOR
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Deli - The hot holding temperature of the unit with prepared meals and rotisserie chickens is not reaching satisfactory hot holding temperatures - Foods moved to a different hot holding unit- Unit also did not contain a heat tolerant thermometer for monitoring temperaturesENSURE ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS ARE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING FOOD AT TEMPERATURES AT OR ABOVE 60 DEGREES CELSIUS
    • 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
      • No food permit is postedENSURE A VALID FOOD PERMIT IS PUBLICLY DISPLAYED
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Bakery - The standup freezer has excessive ice buildup inside the unit and there is tape holding parts together on the interiorENSURE THE FREEZER IS MAINTAINED IN AN EASILY CLEANABLE STATE AND IS DEFROSTED AND CLEANED REGULARLY- OPERATOR STATED UNIT IS DEFROSTED WEEKELY AND THAT THE ICE BUILDUP OCCURS QUICKLY. THIS IS NOT NORMAL AND THE UNIT MAY REQUIRE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT TO ENSURE THE SEAL IS ADEQUATEENSURE THE UNIT IS IN GOOD REPAIR. TAPE MUST BE REMOVED.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Produce - There is creamy white/beige coloured debris build-up inside the pebble ice machines. This debris does appear to be entering the ice and melting into an ice cart- There is mould-like debris under and around the ice machinesENSURE THE ICE MACHINES ARE EMPTIED, CLEANED, AND DESCALED ON A REGULAR BASIS.ENSURE THE ICE CARTS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED REGULARLYENSURE THE AREAS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED REGUARLY. IF THERE ARE ICE SPILLS OR LEAKS, THE STANDING WATER SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Deli - There is grease and debris on the floors and areas around the fryersENSURE THE FACILITY IS MAINTAINED CLEAN AND FREE OF DIRT, DUST, AND DEBRIS
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Deli - There are no cleaning logs or tasks as required under the sanitation programPREPARE A SANITATION PROGRAM FOR THE DELI DEPARTMENT WITH CLEANING TASKS AND LOGS
  8. Monitoring Inspection

    12 infractions

    • 06. Are appropriate food handling practices and plans in place to ensure that food is handled in a manner that makes it safe to eat?
      • Deli - The deli department does not have temperature logs for hot and cold holding unitsENSURE TEMPERATURE LOGS ARE KEPT FOR HOT AND COLD UNITS
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Boxes and packages of food containers are being stored on the floor in the walk-in coolers of multiple departmentsENSURE ALL FOOD AND FOOD PACKAGING ARE STORED OFF THE FLOOR
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Deli - Cooked rice was left in a turned off rice cooker and found with an unsatisfactory internal temperature of 51 degrees Celsius. Rice was to be used in a hot holding unit for lunch service- Rice discarded by department managerENSURE COOKED RICE IS MAINTAINED HOT AT OR ABOVE 60 DEGREES CELSIUS OR COOLED TO BE STORED UNDER REFRIGERATION
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Deli - The hot holding temperature of the unit with prepared meals and rotisserie chickens is not reaching satisfactory hot holding temperatures and measured between 49-51 degrees Celsius with an infared thermometer, and at 37.3 degrees Celsius with a probe thermometer left inside the unit for a period of time.- Foods moved to a different hot holding unit- Unit also did not contain a heat tolerant thermometer for monitoring temperaturesENSURE ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS ARE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING FOOD AT TEMPERATURES AT OR ABOVE 60 DEGREES CELSIUS
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Deli - The sanitizing step of the mechanical dishwasher and manual dishwashing procedure is not being verified and documentedENSURE THE HIGH HEAT SANITIZING TEMPERATURE OF THE DISHWASHER IS BEING VERIFIED BEFORE USE.ENSURE THE CONCENTRATION OF THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER USED FOR MANUAL DISHWASHING IS BEING CHECKED AND LOGGED
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Bakery - The high temperature reading on the dishwasher is being recorded at 168-169 degrees Fahrenheit most days- PHI thermometer max temperature reading of dishwasher was satisfactoryENSURE THE DISHWASHER REACHES 180 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AT THE MANIFOLD FOR THE RINSE STEP TO ENSURE PROPER SANITIZING
    • 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
      • No food permit is postedENSURE A VALID FOOD PERMIT IS PUBLICLY DISPLAYED
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Deli - The filter change date for the fryer is not being dated or documentedENSURE THE DATES ARE BEING RECORDED FOR THE CHANGING OF THE FRYER FILTER.- IT IS ADVISED TO DATE THE FILTER IN THE DESIGNATED AREA AS WELL TO KEEP A SEPARATE LOG WITH THESE DATES
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Bakery - The standup freezer has excessive ice buildup inside the unit and there is tape holding parts together on the interiorENSURE THE FREEZER IS MAINTAINED IN AN EASILY CLEANABLE STATE AND IS DEFROSTED AND CLEANED REGULARLY- OPERATOR STATED UNIT IS DEFROSTED WEEKELY AND THAT THE ICE BUILDUP OCCURS QUICKLY. THIS IS NOT NORMAL AND THE UNIT MAY REQUIRE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT TO ENSURE THE SEAL IS ADEQUATEENSURE THE UNIT IS IN GOOD REPAIR. TAPE MUST BE REMOVED.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Produce - There is creamy white/beige coloured debris build-up inside the pebble ice machines. This debris does appear to be entering the ice and melting into an ice cart- There is mould-like debris under and around the ice machinesENSURE THE ICE MACHINES ARE EMPTIED, CLEANED, AND DESCALED ON A REGULAR BASIS.ENSURE THE ICE CARTS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED REGULARLYENSURE THE AREAS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED REGUARLY. IF THERE ARE ICE SPILLS OR LEAKS, THE STANDING WATER SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Deli - There is grease and debris on the floors and areas around the fryersENSURE THE FACILITY IS MAINTAINED CLEAN AND FREE OF DIRT, DUST, AND DEBRIS
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Deli - There are no cleaning logs or tasks as required under the sanitation programPREPARE A SANITATION PROGRAM FOR THE DELI DEPARTMENT WITH CLEANING TASKS AND LOGS
  9. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Boxes and packages of food containers are being stored on the floor ENSURE ALL FOOD AND FOOD PACKAGING ARE STORED OFF THE FLOOR
    • 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
      • The posted food permit is expired in 2022ENSURE A VALID FOOD PERMIT IS PUBLICLY DISPLAYED
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • There is no records for the maintenance or operation of the water fill stationENSURE THERE ARE MAINTENANCE LOGS AND SANITATION INFORMATION FOR THE WATER FILL STATION
  10. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Boxes and packages of food containers are being stored on the floor ENSURE ALL FOOD AND FOOD PACKAGING ARE STORED OFF THE FLOOR
    • 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
      • The posted food permit is expired in 2022ENSURE A VALID FOOD PERMIT IS PUBLICLY DISPLAYED
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • There is no records for the maintenance or operation of the water fill stationENSURE THERE ARE MAINTENANCE LOGS AND SANITATION INFORMATION FOR THE WATER FILL STATION