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Tim Hortons

1506 Swift Creek Road, Valemount, V0E 2Z0 · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Tim Hortons has been inspected 7 times by Northern Health Authority since May 5, 2022. The most recent inspection, on September 25, 2025, found no infractions.

4 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 15, 2025. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • 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 on September 15, 2025. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • 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 September 15, 2025. For example: 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]

  • 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 once on September 15, 2025. For example: 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

About this data

These results come from Northern 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

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Complaint Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: A cup of ice wate use for making cold drink is located next to handwashing sink and prone to being splash on by water from the sink. Dirty handwashing water may contaminate the ice water used for mixing drinks.
      • Corrective Action: Operator to replace the cup of ice water and move it somewhere that is less prone to contamination.
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Six to ten flies can be observed flying around the menu monitors from the ordering area near the entrance. Pests may cross-contaminate foods items and surfaces increasing risk of illness.
      • Corrective Action: Operator to remove the flies. The use of a professional pest control operator is recommended. Long term solution, such as a fly trap should be installed near the area to prevent flies from gathering.
    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Gap can be observed at the back door that may allow entry of pest.
      • Corrective Action: Operator to seal gaped at the back door.
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Two large pool of coffee is on the floor at the food prep area near the drive through at a high traffic area. Employee my walk onto coffe and contaminate the rest of the kitchen floor.
      • Corrective Action: Operator to increase cleaning frequency to ensure large splashes do not stay in busy area.
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Condenser inside freezer is damaged and not working properly. Condensation can be observe on the ceiling of the freezer and dripping down.
      • Corrective Action: Operator to ensure all food items are protected from condensation by ensure they are in their packaging or inside boxes. Repair the freezer condenser unit.
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) Cutlery trays had accumulation of dust and food particles in them. Clean and sanitary cutlery was placed touching the dust and food particles which could lead to contamination of the cutlery.
      • Corrective Action: Operator moved the trays and cutlery into dishwashing sink. Operator to ensure the trays are cleaned and sanitized atleast once daily. Operator to update the sanitation plan and ensure employees are educated about the same.
  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) Open cardboard boxes containing beef patties were placed under a condensing unit in walk-in freezer unit. There were signs of water dripping on the cardboard box from the condenser unit.
      • Corrective Action: The water dripping from the condenser unit can cross contaminate the food. Operator was told to move the food to other location in the walk-in freezer and to keep the food covered at all times to protect it from contamination.

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