Tofield Health Centre - Kitchen
5543 44 Street Tofield AB T0B 4J0 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Tofield Health Centre - Kitchen has been inspected 13 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since January 9, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 18, 2026, found no infractions.
5 of 13 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.
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.
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 15, 2026. 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 August 7, 2026. For example:
Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
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 once on May 15, 2024. For example:
Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on February 27, 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 once on January 9, 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.
13 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Walk-in cooler had a thermometer inside reading 8C. The supervisor noted that the walk-in cooler was inconsistently holding temperature throughout the week, sometimes dipping below freezing temperature. Please ensure that walk-in coolers are able to consistently hold temperatures of 4C and below.SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 UPDATE:Temperature of the walk-in cooler on the left hand side was measured with our AHS digital probe thermometer at 5.8 degrees C and the dietary electronic digital thermometer unit was measured at 6.1 degrees C and subsequently not in compliance with the maximum acceptable temperature of 4 degrees C (or less) for refrigeration.Based on this result, Dietary should reach out to FM & E to have this unit assessed to ensure it is in good working condition.Since the temperature result on the initial inspection on August 14 and again on September 15, our Department suspects there may be a mechanical issue with this unit requiring correction.Ideal range of temperature for refrigeration should always be in the 1 - 4 degrees C at all times.Our Department will reach out again later this week with Mary to obtain another status update.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Sanitizing solutions were tested with a QT-10 test strip and was at 0 ppm.The solution was replaced and verified to be at 200 ppm before being used to clean the kitchen.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Walk-in cooler had a thermometer inside reading 8C. The supervisor noted that the walk-in cooler was inconsistently holding temperature throughout the week, sometimes dipping below freezing temperature. Please ensure that walk-in coolers are able to consistently hold temperatures of 4C and below.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING TILES/VENT NEAR EXHAUST CANOPY HOOD IN KITCHEN:Observed a significant build-up of dust/debris at the above noted areas and this same violation has been noted on past inspections.The next step would be to complete the required cleaning of this build-up at this area and our Department will grant a timeframe of January 31, 2025 to complete this task.It may also be worth determining the cause of the dust build-up to prevent this from occurring.AUGUST 21, 2025 UPDATE:1) Observed significant level of dust accumulation in above areas which was originally cited earlier this year (2025) - for your follow-up. Ideally, finding the cause of the dust accumulation would be the big picture question to resolve than simply regular cleaning.2) Observed a build-up of dust in the exhaust canopy hood which requires cleaning to remove the dust build-up - for more details, see attached photograph.FEBRUARY 27, 2026 UPDATE:Same observations as observed on August 21, 2025 - requires immediate cleaning and build-up of dust appears to be a chronic issue. Please follow-up.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING TILES/VENT NEAR EXHAUST CANOPY HOOD IN KITCHEN:Observed a significant build-up of dust/debris at the above noted areas and this same violation has been noted on past inspections.The next step would be to complete the required cleaning of this build-up at this area and our Department will grant a timeframe of January 31, 2025 to complete this task.It may also be worth determining the cause of the dust build-up to prevent this from occurring.AUGUST 21, 2025 UPDATE:1) Observed significant level of dust accumulation in above areas which was originally cited earlier this year (2025) - for your follow-up. Ideally, finding the cause of the dust accumulation would be the big picture question to resolve than simply regular cleaning.2) Observed a build-up of dust in the exhaust canopy hood which requires cleaning to remove the dust build-up - for more details, see attached photograph.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING TILES/VENT NEAR EXHAUST CANOPY HOOD IN KITCHEN:Observed a significant build-up of dust/debris at the above noted areas and this same violation has been noted on past inspections.The next step would be to complete the required cleaning of this build-up at this area and our Department will grant a timeframe of January 31, 2025 to complete this task.It may also be worth determining the cause of the dust build-up to prevent this from occurring.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring 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?
- 1) Observed ceiling light fixtures (2) behind the front counter area and near the Manager's office to be burnt out and one tube burnt out respectively.Please submit an E-Facilities request to have these burnt out tubes (3 in total) replaced by FM & E as soon as possible.2) Professional canopy hood cleaning is due in September 2024 - not technically a violation but should reach out to Hydroblast to confirm date and time of cleaning.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring 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?
- 1) Main fly light control device: top light tube is burnt out and requires replacement with new tube.2) Covering for front of device is held by velcro - is not properly secured and fell off during the inspection (when door was closed) - please replace existing velcro with new.3) Fly light control device in the dry storage room: light tube is burnt out and requires replacement with a new one. The light is required to attract the flies/insects so must be in good working order.Photos of above devices were taken during the inspection and will be included on the email to the Dietary Manager.
- 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?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring 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?
- Observed the existing food handling permit on the wall above the chest freezer is expired on September 30, 2023.Spoke with the Food Services Manager via phone who verified that the 2023 - 2024 food handling permit had yet been received.Subsequently, will reach out to our head office in Red Deer to issue an electronic copy of the food permit and email to the Food Services Manager directly for printing and posting.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Observed a significant accumulation of dust on the ceiling tiles near the exhaust canopy hood.From past inspections, this appears to be a constant issue and the cause of the dust should be determined to eliminate this issue in the future. Our Department would encourage reaching out to FM & E to see if this cause could be determined and hopefully prevent this from occurring.
- 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?