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Thorsby Hotel Restaurant & Bar

4913 50 Avenue Thorsby AB T0C 2P0 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Thorsby Hotel Restaurant & Bar has been inspected 21 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since October 19, 2023. The most recent inspection, on September 9, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

6 of 21 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 9 inspections with 13 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food temperature control and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • 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 13 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on September 9, 2026. For example: Is the facility free of a pest infestation?

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 17, 2025. For example: Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?

  • 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 February 2, 2024. For example: Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?

  • 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 15 times across 11 separate inspections, most recently on September 9, 2026. For example: Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 28, 2024. For example: 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?

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.

21 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 15. Is the facility free of a pest infestation?
      • Cockroach activity is still observed in the facility.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Build up dust is observed in some areas of the facility. Operator is advised to clean it and maintain the facility clean.
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 15. Is the facility free of a pest infestation?
      • Cockroaches at multiple life stages were observed throughout the facility, indicating an infestation. Evidence of cockroach activity was noted on shelving and flooring within the dry storage area, inside an unused prep cooler, beneath the dishwashing sinks, in the garbage bin, and within gaps between the flooring and baseboards in both the dry storage area and along the cook line. In addition, a dead cockroach was observed on an electrical outlet extension in the bar area. These observations demonstrate widespread pest activity throughout the facility.Please ensure that a licensed pest control is contracted and that appropriate treatment and control measures are implemented to eliminate the infestation and prevent further pest activity. Ongoing monitoring and corrective actions should be maintained to ensure the facility remains free of pests.
    • 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?
      • Evidence of rodent activity was noted, as mouse droppings were observed in the area where brooms were stored near the rear exit door. Please ensure that all mouse droppings are promptly cleaned and disposed of in a sanitary manner. Continuous pest monitoring should be implemented and maintained to identify and address any ongoing or future rodent activity.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Hard-to-reach areas, including floor corners, spaces between equipment, and the floors and walls behind the cook line, exhibited an accumulation of grease and food debris. The presence of such buildup may contribute to unsanitary conditions and provide harborage for pests. Please ensure that these areas are thoroughly cleaned and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition through regular and effective cleaning practices. Additionally, the metal shelving racks within the walk-in cooler had a buildup of grime and debris. Please ensure that the shelving is thoroughly cleaned and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
  6. Demand Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Bulk sugar and salt containers were observed being covered with garbage bags. This issue was corrected during the inspection. Please ensure that garbage bags are not used for food storage or to cover food containers, as they are not food-grade materials.
    • 15. Is the facility free of a pest infestation?
      • Cockroaches at multiple life stages were observed throughout the facility, indicating an infestation. Evidence of cockroach activity was noted on shelving and flooring within the dry storage area, inside an unused prep cooler, beneath the dishwashing sinks, in the garbage bin, and within gaps between the flooring and baseboards in both the dry storage area and along the cook line. In addition, a dead cockroach was observed on an electrical outlet extension in the bar area. These observations demonstrate widespread pest activity throughout the facility.Please ensure that a licensed pest control is contracted and that appropriate treatment and control measures are implemented to eliminate the infestation and prevent further pest activity. Ongoing monitoring and corrective actions should be maintained to ensure the facility remains free of pests.
    • 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?
      • Pest control records were not available for review at the time of the inspection.
    • 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?
      • Evidence of rodent activity was noted, as mouse droppings were observed in the area where brooms were stored near the rear exit door. Please ensure that all mouse droppings are promptly cleaned and disposed of in a sanitary manner. Continuous pest monitoring should be implemented and maintained to identify and address any ongoing or future rodent activity.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Hard-to-reach areas, including floor corners, spaces between equipment, and the floors and walls behind the cook line, exhibited an accumulation of grease and food debris. The presence of such buildup may contribute to unsanitary conditions and provide harborage for pests. Please ensure that these areas are thoroughly cleaned and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition through regular and effective cleaning practices. Additionally, the metal shelving racks within the walk-in cooler had a buildup of grime and debris. Please ensure that the shelving is thoroughly cleaned and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
  7. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Walk in temperature is recorded 5.5 degrees Celsius. Operator is advised to immediately repair this cooler so that it can maintain its temperature at 4 degrees Celsius or below.
  9. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Walk in temperature is recorded 5.5 degrees Celsius. Operator is advised to immediately repair this cooler so that it can maintain its temperature at 4 degrees Celsius or below.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Build up dust is observed on the ceiling of the facility. Operator is advised to clean it and maintain the facility clean.
  10. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • The following areas were in disrepair:- Ceiling in the back dry storage was water damaged and possibly mouldy inside - must replace all water damaged ceiling tiles; if there is any water leak above must be repaired first.- walls in men's public washroom next to the bar had lots of holes in it - must be repaired
  13. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • The following areas were in disrepair:- hand sink cupboard was water damaged, rotten at the bottom with water leaking inside the sink cupboard - water leak must be repaired and sink cupboard must be replaced.- Ceiling in the back dry storage was water damaged and possibly mouldy inside - must replace all water damaged ceiling tiles; if there is any water leak above must be repaired first.- walls in men's public washroom next to the bar had lots of holes in it - must be repaired
  14. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 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?
      • Pest control checklist filled out and pest activity was recorded for the last two months but no typeof pest/corrective action was documented.Please ensure pest control checklist is completed properly.Room next to the walk-in cooler - room was disorganized and a gap was observed on the doors leading to the outside - the room must be cleaned up/organized and the door sealed to prevent entry of pest.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • The following areas were in disrepair:- hand sink cupboard was water damaged, rotten at the bottom with water leaking inside the sink cupboard - water leak must be repaired and sink cupboard must be replaced.- Ceiling in the back dry storage was water damaged and possibly mouldy inside - must replace all water damaged ceiling tiles; if there is any water leak above must be repaired first.- walls in men's public washroom next to the bar had lots of holes in it - must be repaired
  15. Risk Management Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Pizza prep cooler was at 16C - temperature measured with probe thermometer.Small amount of cold cuts was discarded - other foods were still below 4C and manager was instructed to transfer it to another fridge.Pizza prep cooler must not be used until capable of maintaining temperature 0-4C.
    • 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?
      • Pest control checklist filled out and pest activity was recorded for the last two months but no typeof pest/corrective action was documented.Please ensure pest control checklist is completed properly.Room next to the walk-in cooler - room was disorganized and a gap was observed on the doors leading to the outside - the room must be cleaned up/organized and the door sealed to prevent entry of pest.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • The following areas were in disrepair:- hand sink cupboard was water damaged, rotten at the bottom with water leaking inside the sink cupboard - water leak must be repaired and sink cupboard must be replaced.- Ceiling in the back dry storage was water damaged and possibly mouldy inside - must replace all water damaged ceiling tiles; if there is any water leak above must be repaired first.- walls in men's public washroom next to the bar had lots of holes in it - must be repaired
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Still to clean some shelves inside walk-in cooler.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The following areas/surfaces require more thorough cleaning:- walls in the female public washroom next to dining room- shelves in dry storage - walls in dishwashing area- ceiling fan and floor under the tables in dining room- clean the garbage can and ceiling vent covers/light fixtures- clean the floor under cooking appliances- walk-in cooler - clean some mould on the ceiling, shelves and standing water on the floor; salad dressing jag had some mould on the outside and must be cleaned.- clean mouse droppings observed on the floor in dry storage.- descale dishwasher
  16. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Pizza prep cooler was at 16C - temperature measured with probe thermometer.Small amount of cold cuts was discarded - other foods were still below 4C and manager was instructed to transfer it to another fridge.Pizza prep cooler must not be used until capable of maintaining temperature 0-4C.
    • 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?
      • Pest control checklist filled out and pest activity was recorded for the last two months but no typeof pest/corrective action was documented.Please ensure pest control checklist is completed properly.Room next to the walk-in cooler - room was disorganized and a gap was observed on the doors leading to the outside - the room must be cleaned up/organized and the door sealed to prevent entry of pest.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • The following areas were in disrepair:- hand sink cupboard was water damaged, rotten at the bottom with water leaking inside the sink cupboard - water leak must be repaired and sink cupboard must be replaced.- Ceiling in the back dry storage was water damaged and possibly mouldy inside - must replace all water damaged ceiling tiles; if there is any water leak above must be repaired first.- walls in men's public washroom next to the bar had lots of holes in it - must be repaired
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The following areas/surfaces require more thorough cleaning:- walls in the female public washroom next to dining room- shelves in dry storage - walls in dishwashing area- ceiling fan and floor under the tables in dining room- clean the garbage can and ceiling vent covers/light fixtures- clean the floor under cooking appliances- walk-in cooler - clean some mould on the ceiling, shelves and standing water on the floor; salad dressing jag had some mould on the outside and must be cleaned.- clean mouse droppings observed on the floor in dry storage.- descale dishwasher
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Still to clean some shelves inside walk-in cooler.
  17. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 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?
      • Expired food permit displayed in the bar area.Please display current permit.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Still to clean some shelves inside walk-in cooler.
  18. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Cleaning glasses - there were some glasses in the clean glasses storage space that were not properly cleaned.Please ensure soaking/prewash step is properly done before putting the glasses in the dishwasher.
    • 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?
      • Some mice activity observed inside walk-in cooler. A small bag of shredded cheese discarded due to possible contamination (mouse chew on the bag).Pest control checklist not filled out for November. Also, when pest activity is discovered, corrective action must be recorded on the pest control checklist.
    • 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?
      • Few mouse droppings observed in the dry storage areas and inside walk-in cooler.A dead mouse observed in a mouse trap.Trap with a dead mouse removed from the kitchen during the inspection.Please ensure all mouse droppings are cleaned and keep monitoring daily for any new pest activity.Pest control checklist was not filled out for the month of January 2024 - pest control record must be maintained as required.
    • 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?
      • Expired food permit displayed in the bar area.Please display current permit.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Some shelves and the ceiling inside walk-in cooler require were not clean. Some mould noted on the ceiling. Must be cleaned as required.
  19. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 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?
      • Some mice activity observed inside walk-in cooler. A small bag of shredded cheese discarded due to possible contamination (mouse chew on the bag).Pest control checklist not filled out for November. Also, when pest activity is discovered, corrective action must be recorded on the pest control checklist.
  20. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • There was water dripping from multiple spots from the ceiling attached condenser inside walk-in cooler. This must be checked and repaired as needed,
  21. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 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?
      • There were still some flies inside the restaurant but lot less comparing to the last inspection. There were no mice noticed inside the restaurant at tis time but still needs to clean some mouse droppings in dry storage.Written pest control program was not available for review. Must be established and records available for review during routine inspections.Checklist provided.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • There was water dripping from multiple spots from the ceiling attached condenser inside walk-in cooler. This must be checked and repaired as needed,

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