Wadena Co-op
134 Main St N Wadena SK S0A 4J0 · Food Premises
Inspection summary
Wadena Co-op has been inspected 6 times by Saskatchewan Health Authority since November 25, 2023. The most recent inspection, on March 11, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
None of the 6 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Food temperature control 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.
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 March 13, 2025. For example:
Food Storage & Equipment
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 once on March 13, 2025. For example:
Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration
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 September 17, 2024. For example:
Pest Control
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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on March 11, 2026. For example:
Maintenance & General Sanitation
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 March 13, 2025. For example:
Licence
About this data
These results come from Saskatchewan 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.
6 inspections
- Routine
1 infraction
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
- A portion of the food facility, as specified by the Public Health Inspector, is not kept clean, and/or in good repair. Refer clause 18(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
- Routine
2 infractions
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
- A written cleaning schedule for the food facility is not established. Refer to clause 18(a) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.2 and 4.3 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- A portion of the food facility, as specified by the Public Health Inspector, is not kept clean, and/or in good repair. Refer clause 18(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Separation
- Lockers or cabinets, located separate from food preparation, storage, or serving areas, are not provided for staff apparel, and other personal items. Refer to 1.15 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
- Routine
6 infractions
- Clean-in-place
- Equipment that is too large to be cleaned in sinks or dishwashers is not being effectively cleaned, rinsed, and sanitized. Refer to 3.3.2 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Separation
- Lockers or cabinets, located separate from food preparation, storage, or serving areas, are not provided for staff apparel, and other personal items. Refer to 1.15 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration
- Potentially hazardous food is not kept at a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less under refrigeration. Refer to clause 23(1)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations.
- Food Storage & Equipment
- Food items are not stored on shelves which are of sufficient height to allow for easy cleaning of the floor and to allow for inspection for pests. Refer to 1.9 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Licence
- A valid public eating establishment licence is not displayed in a conspicuous place where it may be seen by persons served. Refer to section 10 The Food Safety Regulations.
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
- A written cleaning schedule for the food facility is not established. Refer to clause 18(a) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.2 and 4.3 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- A portion of the food facility, as specified by the Public Health Inspector, is not kept clean, and/or in good repair. Refer clause 18(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Clean-in-place
- Routine
5 infractions
- Clean-in-place
- Equipment that is too large to be cleaned in sinks or dishwashers is not being effectively cleaned, rinsed, and sanitized. Refer to 3.3.2 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Food Storage & Equipment
- Food items are not stored on impervious shelves. Refer to 1.9 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Separation
- Lockers or cabinets, located separate from food preparation, storage, or serving areas, are not provided for staff apparel, and other personal items. Refer to 1.15 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Pest Control
- Food facility is not free of pests. Refer to 6.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
- Wiping cloths for cleaning tables and counters are not immersed in an approved sanitizing solution before each use. Refer to 4.6 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- A written cleaning schedule for the food facility is not established. Refer to clause 18(a) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.2 and 4.3 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- A portion of the food facility, as specified by the Public Health Inspector, is not kept clean, and/or in good repair. Refer clause 18(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Clean-in-place
- Follow-up
2 infractions
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
- Sanitizing solution is not changed frequently to ensure it remains effective. Refer to 4.6 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Written cleaning schedule is not monitored, verified or adjusted to ensure effectiveness. Refer to 4.2 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- A portion of the food facility, as specified by the Public Health Inspector, is not kept clean, and/or in good repair. Refer clause 18(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Food Storage & Equipment
- Food items are not stored on shelves which are of sufficient height to allow for easy cleaning of the floor and to allow for inspection for pests. Refer to 1.9 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
- Routine
2 infractions
- Food Protection
- Food or drink (including water and ice) is not prepared, stored, cooked, processed, dispensed, transported, served or sold in a manner that prevents or minimizes the risk of illness, poisoning or injury to the public. Refer to clauses 19(1)(a) and 19(2)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations.
- Maintenance & General Sanitation
- Written cleaning schedule is not monitored, verified or adjusted to ensure effectiveness. Refer to 4.2 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- A portion of the food facility, as specified by the Public Health Inspector, is not kept clean, and/or in good repair. Refer clause 18(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
- Food Protection
Nearby inspected facilities
- Nick's Place Family Restaurant
101 Main St N Wadena SK S0A 4J0
4 inspections
- T and T Cafe
77 Main St N Wadena SK S0A 4J0
3 inspections
- Wadena Co-op Gas Bar
73 Main St N Wadena SK S0A 4J0
4 inspections
- Wadena Bakery & Coffee Nook
70 Main St N Wadena SK S0A 4J0
1 inspection
- Wen's Cafe
133 Main St N Wadena SK S0A 4J0
5 inspections
- Wadena Cafe
129 Main St N Wadena SK S0A 4J0
4 inspections
- Wadena Recreation Centre
96 Jim Headington Way Wadena SK S0A 4J0
3 inspections
- Subway
234 Main St N Wadena SK S0A 4J0
4 inspections