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Winco Convenience Store - Food

10406 107 Avenue NW Edmonton AB T5H 0W1 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Winco Convenience Store - Food has been inspected 5 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since August 13, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 21, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

1 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 17 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 21, 2026. For example: Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 21, 2026. 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?

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on June 17, 2026. For example: Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?

  • 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 June 17, 2026. For example: Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 16, 2026. For example: Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?

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.

5 inspections

  1. Risk Management 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)?
      • There were no drain plugs available at the 2-compartment sink, therefore the sinks are not able to be filled with detergent and sanitizing solution for proper dishwashing and sanitizing of dishes/utensils to be used in food handling. Drain plugs are required for both sink compartments.
    • 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?
      • Sept. 21, 2026: some glue board monitoring devices have been placed out to monitor for pest activity in the facility. However, no pest control records were available for review at the time of inspection. Operator must produce pest control records to show that pest control monitoring is taking place, and must maintain these records monthly and produce them for review upon request at future inspections. June 17, 2026: There did not appear to be any form of pest control program set up in the store.
    • 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?
      • Sept. 21, 2026: Fresh pizza slices were again found in the hot-holding cabinet at the front counter, despite restrictions on the Food Handling Permit limiting this facility to the sale of limited beverages and pre-packaged foods only. Staff were instructed to cease the sale of the pizza and remove the pizza immediately. Staff are not permitted to sell open foods until approval is granted by AHS.Sept. 16, 2026: Fresh pizza slices were found in the hot-holding cabinet at the front counter. The Food Handling Permit restricts this facility to the sale of limited beverages and pre-packaged foods only. Staff member was instructed to cease the sale of and remove the fresh pizza slices immediately.
  2. Demand Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Chlorine test strips are required for preparing and monitoring the 100 ppm chlorine sanitizing solution to be used on food contact surfaces.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • The 2 compartment sink was full of equipment and was not accessible for hand washing or dishwashing.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • The two-compartment sink area is supplied with liquid soap in a dispenser but still requires paper towels in a dispenser for handwashing purposes.
    • 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?
      • There did not appear to be any form of pest control program set up in the store.
    • 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?
      • Fresh pizza slices were found in the hot-holding cabinet at the front counter. The Food Handling Permit restricts this facility to the sale of limited beverages and pre-packaged foods only. Staff member was instructed to cease the sale of and remove the fresh pizza slices immediately.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Chlorine test strips are required for preparing and monitoring the 100 ppm chlorine sanitizing solution to be used on food contact surfaces.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • The two-compartment sink area is supplied with liquid soap in a dispenser but still requires paper towels in a dispenser for handwashing purposes.
    • 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?
      • There did not appear to be any form of pest control program set up in the store.
  4. Demand Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • Some foods offered for sale were not labeled to identify their source:-containers of re-packaged spices and nuts-open donuts-bags of frozen chickenAll foods must come from approved sources and must be labeled to reflect their contents, as well as their source.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Pre-cooked pizza slices were found in a hot-holding cabinet and were measured at 35-37C internal temperature. The hot-holding cabinet was set to 35C. The food was discarded at the time of inspection.There was no probe-style thermometer present to monitor the internal hot-holding temperature of the pizza.
    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • The 2-compartment sink was not in use- the basin were dirty and dead bugs were noted in the basins. There was no detergent and approved sanitizing solution present for proper dishwashing of utensils and equipment.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • The two-compartment sink area was not supplied with liquid soap and paper towels in dispensers, required for handwashing purposes.
    • 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?
      • There did not appear to be any form of pest control program set up in the store.
    • 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?
      • Open, unsealed foods were being sold from out of their original packaging, and pre-made pizza was being sold by the slice, contrary to the restrictions on the Food Handling Permit. Currently, only pre-packaged foods and limited beverages are permitted to be sold at this location.
  5. Initial Inspection

    0 infractions

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