The Vinyl Cafe and Lounge
114 3 Avenue SW High River AB T1V 1R3 · Food - General
Inspection summary
The Vinyl Cafe and Lounge has been inspected 3 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since March 6, 2025. The most recent inspection, on May 5, 2026, found no infractions.
2 of 3 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.
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 once on April 28, 2026. For example:
Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
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 once on April 28, 2026. For example:
Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
Food safety training and certificationLower risk
Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.
Recorded 2 times on April 28, 2026. For example:
Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
Equipment and utensilsLower risk
Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.
Recorded once on April 28, 2026. For example:
Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
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.
3 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Initial Inspection
5 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- - Greenworks all purpose cleaner used to sanitize surfaces*FOOD-GRADE SANITIZER SOLUTION MUST BE USED TO SANTIIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITHOUT NEEDING A FINAL RINSE (tables, counters, equipment, etc.)
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Uncovered coffee creamer in small pitcher for customers to use *PLEASE ENSURE CREAMER IS STORED IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT IN COVERED CONTAINERS OR SINGLE USE PODS
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- - Glassware stored exposed on the bottom rack of the metal shelving unit at risk of contamination and damage*MOVE GLASSWARE ON HIGHER SHELF
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- No thermometer in cold holding unit*ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH A THERMOMETER
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Ice machine filter has buildup and exterior visibly dirty*FILTER AND MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED THROUGHOUT REGULARY
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Initial Inspection
0 infractions
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