Viking AG Foods
5015 53 Avenue Viking AB T0B 4N0 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Viking AG Foods has been inspected 3 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since September 25, 2025. The most recent inspection, on May 11, 2026, found no infractions.
1 of 3 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct food-handling risks.
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.
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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 April 10, 2026. 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?
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 once on April 10, 2026. For example:
Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
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 April 10, 2026. For example:
Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary 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
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
3 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?
- New food handling permit will need to be issued to reflect this change in ownership of this facility which will occur on October 1, 2025.Finally, as discussed with new owners, re-locate food permit on the wall near the main front door entrance to ensure it can be easily seen by patrons - current location on the wall beside the office room is not ideal.APRIL 10, 2026 UPDATE:As discussed with the owner, please re-locate food handling permit to ensure it is in full view of all patrons.
- 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
- As discussed with John, the previous food safe certificate obtained in October 2025 is not AHS approved.Subsequently, our Department will email the list of approved on-line food safe courses to the owner to then relay to the Manager for follow-up.Once completed and certificate has been obtained, a photograph of this certificate should be emailed to our Department for our review and files.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- MEAT DEPARTMENT AREA:Observed burnt out ceiling light tubes - and which is the fixture above the meat band saw.Please replace either the light tubes and/or ballasts or the entire light fixture (as deemed necessary) in order to provide more adequate lighting levels in this area which easier facilitates cleaning.
- 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?
- Initial Inspection
1 infraction
- 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?
- New food handling permit will need to be issued to reflect this change in ownership of this facility which will occur on October 1, 2025.Finally, as discussed with new owners, re-locate food permit on the wall near the main front door entrance to ensure it can be easily seen by patrons - current location on the wall beside the office room is not ideal.
- 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?