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The Northern Sunset Motel Restaurant & Tavern

2 Ahenakew Blvd Île-À-La-Crosse SK · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

The Northern Sunset Motel Restaurant & Tavern has been inspected 6 times by Saskatchewan Health Authority since March 27, 2024. The most recent inspection, on February 7, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 11 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Protecting food from contamination and Food temperature control.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 21, 2026. For example: Manual Dishwashing

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 7, 2026. For example: Food Storage & Equipment

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 7, 2026. For example: Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on March 27, 2024. For example: Handwashing

  • 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 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 21, 2026. For example: Maintenance & General Sanitation

About this data

These results come from Saskatchewan Health Authority, 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.

6 inspections

  1. Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • Food Storage & Equipment
      • Equipment that comes into contact with food is not made from materials that are suitable for its intended purpose, durable, easily cleanable, and/or free from any undesirable substance. Refer to section 16 of The Food Safety Regulations.
    • Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration
      • Potentially hazardous food is thawed at room temperature or in another unsafe manner. Refer to 2.2.3 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
  2. Routine

    6 infractions

    • Food Storage & Equipment
      • Food items are not stored on impervious shelves. Refer to 1.9 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration
      • Potentially hazardous food is not kept at a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less under refrigeration. Refer to clause 23(1)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations.
      • Potentially hazardous food is thawed at room temperature or in another unsafe manner. Refer to 2.2.3 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Food Handler Habits, Hygiene & Health
      • Persons working in the food facility are engaged in food handling practices that may lead to the contamination of food and/or food contact surfaces. Refer to section 27 of The Food Safety Regulations and 7.2.2 - 7.2.6 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Manual Dishwashing
    • Maintenance & General Sanitation
      • Wiping cloths for cleaning tables and counters are not immersed in an approved sanitizing solution before each use. Refer to 4.6 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Ventilation
      • The ventilation system is not designed, installed and maintained to prevent contaminants from collecting on walls and ceilings and dripping onto food or onto food contact surfaces. Refer to 1.6 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
  3. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Food Protection
      • Food or drink (including water and ice) is not prepared, stored, cooked, processed, dispensed, transported, served or sold in a manner that prevents or minimizes the risk of illness, poisoning or injury to the public. Refer to clauses 19(1)(a) and 19(2)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations.
      • Food or drink (including water and ice) is not prepared, stored, cooked, processed, dispensed, transported, served or sold in a sanitary manner or under sanitary conditions. Refer to clauses 19(1)(b) & 19(2)(b) of The Food Safety Regulations.
    • Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration
      • Potentially hazardous food is not kept at a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less under refrigeration. Refer to clause 23(1)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations.
      • Potentially hazardous food is thawed at room temperature or in another unsafe manner. Refer to 2.2.3 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Internal temperature of cooked potentially hazardous food is not being reduced rapidly to 20°C (68°F) or less within 2 hours and from 20°C (68°F) to 4°C (40°F) or less within the next four hours. Refer to 2.2.7 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Mechanical Dishwashing
      • Chlorine sanitizing solution is not at least 100 parts per million at 24°C - 44°C (75°F - 111°F). Refer to 3.1.c.ii of the Public Eating Establishment Standard.
  4. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  5. Routine

    6 infractions

    • Ventilation
    • Manual Dishwashing
      • Chlorine sanitizing solution concentration is not at least 100 parts per million at 24°C - 44°C (75°F - 111°F). Refer to 3.1.c.ii of the Public Eating Establishment Standard.
      • Tableware, utensils, and equipment is not being washed, rinsed, and sanitized using an appropriate 3-step manual dishwashing method as detailed in section 3.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Mechanical Dishwashing
      • Chlorine sanitizing solution is not at least 100 parts per million at 24°C - 44°C (75°F - 111°F). Refer to 3.1.c.ii of the Public Eating Establishment Standard.
    • Maintenance & General Sanitation
      • Wiping cloths for cleaning tables and counters are not immersed in an approved sanitizing solution before each use. Refer to 4.6 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Written cleaning schedule is not monitored, verified or adjusted to ensure effectiveness. Refer to 4.2 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • A portion of the food facility, as specified by the Public Health Inspector, is not kept clean, and/or in good repair. Refer clause 18(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Finishing Materials
      • Floors in rooms where food is prepared, packaged, stored or received are not easily cleaned, durable, impervious, light in colour, smooth, non-toxic, and non-corrosive. Refer to subclause 13(a)(i) of The Food Safety Regulations, and 1.7 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Walls in rooms where food is prepared, packaged, stored or received are not easily cleaned, durable, impervious, light in colour, smooth, non-toxic, and non-corrosive. Refer to subclause 13(a)(i) of The Food Safety Regulations, and 1.7 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Food Storage & Equipment
      • An accurate thermometer is not available to monitor the temperature of potentially hazardous food. Refer to clause 23(1)(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 2.2.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Food items are not stored on impervious shelves. Refer to 1.9 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
  6. Routine

    5 infractions

    • Food Storage & Equipment
      • An accurate thermometer is not available to monitor the temperature of potentially hazardous food. Refer to clause 23(1)(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 2.2.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Handwashing
      • Hand wash basins are not being used for the sole purpose of hand washing in areas where food is handled or prepared. Refer to 1.11.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Manual Dishwashing
      • Tableware, utensils, and equipment is not being washed, rinsed, and sanitized using an appropriate 3-step manual dishwashing method as detailed in section 3.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Mechanical Dishwashing
      • Dishwasher/glasswasher is not maintained in a sanitary condition. Refer to 3.2.3 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Chlorine sanitizing solution is not at least 100 parts per million at 24°C - 44°C (75°F - 111°F). Refer to 3.1.c.ii of the Public Eating Establishment Standard.
    • Dishwashing - General
      • Testing equipment, such as sanitizer test strips, is not available for checking the concentration of chemical sanitizers. Refer to 3.1.2 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.

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