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Vanderwell Heritage Place - Kitchen

301 6 Avenue NE Slave Lake AB T0G 2A2 · Food - General

12 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. 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?
      • Pest control records are not being adequately maintained. Operator submitted records of pest control monitoring, with the most recent record dated December 2025. Ensure that pest control records are completed monthly and available for verification/review when requested by a Public Health Inspector.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
      • A cracked egg was observed in an egg tray in the walk-in cooler. Staff discarded egg into the garbage during the inspection. Ensure that all food items being stored are wholesome and in a suitable condition for human consumption.
    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Multiple red wiping cloths were observed directly on counter tops in the food preparation area. Public Health Inspector provided education to kitchen staff on proper use of wiping cloths. Ensure that cloths used for wiping food contact surfaces are kept in a sanitizing solution when not in use OR single use and discarded immediately after use. Wiping cloths shall be stored in a place and manner that prevents contamination.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • A white plastic spatula was observed to be in disrepair. Staff discarded the spatula into the garbage during the inspection. Ensure that all food equipment and utensils are maintained in a good working condition for proper cleaning and sanitization.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
      • A head of cauliflower was observed to be spoiled in the walk in cooler.Food item was discarded into the garbage upon request during the inspection. Ensure that all food items being stored are wholesome and in a suitable condition for human consumption.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Various boxes of food items were observed to be stored directly on the ground in the walk-in freezer. Ensure that food items are stored at least 6 inches off the ground on proper shelving, racks or pallets to prevent contamination of food items and ease of access for 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?
      • The ventilation range hoods within the kitchen were observed to be due for service in September 2025. Operator indicated that the ventilation range hood has not been serviced yet and that an appointment has been set with a technician for next week. Ensure that the range hood is professionally serviced as required for its maintenance. **Note: The range hood was observed to be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition with no visible grease build-up.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Various plastic spatulas and one white plastic mixing spoon were observed to be in disrepair. The spatulas and mixing spoon were discarded by kitchen staff during the inspection.Ensure that all food equipment and utensils are maintained in a good working condition for proper cleaning and sanitization.
  7. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • The test strips to measure concentration of QUAT sanitizer solution used for food contact surfaces were noted to be expired. Ensure that working test strips are available on site and that staff check the sanitizer concentration regularly.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The wall mounted potato cutter was noted to be unclean with food debris. Ensure that all food utensils and equipment are maintained in clean condition.
  11. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
      • Canned tomato sauce was noted to be swollen. Swelling of canned food items indicate spoilage of foods. Ensure that all canned foods are free of signs of spoilage and contamination.
    • 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
      • Spray bottles were noted to be without adequate labels. Ensure that all chemical containers are correctly labelled so that all food handlers are made aware of the content, and to prevent misuse of unidentified chemicals.
    • 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 at the time of inspection.Ensure that monthly pest control checklist is completed and kept on site.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Silicone utensils were noted to be in disrepair. Utensils with significant damage with broken parts were discarded by the operator during inspection. Ensure that all cooking utensils are maintained in good repair.