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Valbella Gourmet Foods - Deli & Cafe

A - 104 Elk Run Boulevard Canmore AB T1W 2T8 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Valbella Gourmet Foods - Deli & Cafe has been inspected 3 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since February 8, 2024. The most recent inspection, on July 3, 2025, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 3 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing.

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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 3, 2025. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 3, 2025. For example: Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?

  • 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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 10, 2024. For example: Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-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 July 3, 2025. 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

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Dishwasher in the kitchen was initially not sanitizing, measuring at 0ppm chlorine. - Line was primed and sanitizer concentration was able to be detected at 100ppm. Please continue to test the sanitizer concentration.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Wooden plank in the deli counter which holds the wrapping is in disrepair. Sides are damaged exposing raw/porous wood. - Please repair or replace this plank, ensure all equipment is in good condition and can be properly cleaned.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Overall, the facility is very clean and in good repair. There was some dust buildup on the ceiling/upper walls of the kitchen. - Please clean this area.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • There were some items stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer.- Please ensure that all food items are stored at least 15 cm above the ground.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Sauerkraut was stored underneath raw meats in the walk-in cooler. - Sauerkraut was moved during the inspection, ensure raw products are not stored above ready-to-eat products.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • No max/min thermometer was available to test the temperature of the dishwasher in the front service area. - Please acquire a thermometer that can verify the highest temperature the dishwasher reaches.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Overall, the facility is clean and in good repair. There was some dust and grease buildup on the ceiling by the ovens. - Thoroughly clean this area.

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