The Pepper Tree
5300 Hwy #31 Macklin SK S0L 2C0 · Food Premises
Inspection summary
The Pepper Tree has been inspected 7 times by Saskatchewan Health Authority since January 4, 2024. The most recent inspection, on June 29, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.
None of the 7 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.
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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 29, 2026. For example:
Dishwashing - General
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 29, 2026. For example:
Pest Control
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 July 9, 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 11 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on June 29, 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.
7 inspections
- Routine
3 infractions
- 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.
- Pest Control
- Food facility is not designed, and/or maintained to prevent the entry of pests. Refer to subclause 13(a)(ii) of The Food Safety Regulations and 6.3 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
- 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.
- Dishwashing - General
- Routine
4 infractions
- 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.
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
- 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.
- 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.
- Pest Control
- Food facility is not designed, and/or maintained to prevent the entry of pests. Refer to subclause 13(a)(ii) of The Food Safety Regulations and 6.3 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Dishwashing - General
- Follow-up
1 infraction
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
- 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.
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
- Follow-up
3 infractions
- Lighting
- Lighting intensity is not adequate to facilitate cleaning, i.e. 110 lux or more (at a distance of 91 cm (3 ft.) above the floor) in walk-in coolers, freezers, dry storage areas, and dining areas during periods of cleaning. Refer to subclause 13(b)(iii) of The Food Safety Regulations and 1.8.1.a of the Public Eating Establishment Standards. (Show More)
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
- 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.
- 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.
- Lighting
- Routine
3 infractions
- Lighting
- Lighting intensity is not adequate to facilitate cleaning, i.e. 220 lux or more (at a distance of 91 cm (3 ft.) above the floor) in areas used for dining, handwashing, dishwashing, utensil, and equipment storage, and washrooms. Refer to subclause 13(b)(iii) of The Food Safety Regulations and 1.8.1.b of the Public Eating Establishment Standards. (Show More)
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
- 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.
- 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.
- Lighting
- Routine
3 infractions
- Handwashing
- Hand washing station is not equipped with single use paper towels in a dispenser. Refer to 1.11.2 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
- 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.
- 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.
- Handwashing
- Routine
1 infraction
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
- 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.
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
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