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Yellowhead Convenience Store - Food

5508 2 Avenue Edson AB T7E 1L5 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Yellowhead Convenience Store - Food has been inspected 7 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since August 27, 2024. The most recent inspection, on April 22, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

2 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 22, 2026. For example: Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 5, 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?

  • 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 once on August 27, 2024. For example: Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 5, 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?

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 5, 2025. 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?

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.

7 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • The cooler for Tacitos had no thermometer for temperature monitoring.Ensure to have functional thermometer to monitor food temperature.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • The cooler for Tacitos had no thermometer for temperature monitoring.Ensure to have functional thermometer to monitor food temperature.
    • 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?
      • No pest control reports were reviewed.Ensure the pest control reports are available and kept on file for onsite review by the health inspector.
    • 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 faucet in the 3-compartment sink is leaking.Ensure to repair the leaking faucet and maintain in good repair.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Monitoring Inspection

    2 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?
      • Ensure to fully comply with the permit restrictions and cease frying until the requisite equipment is available and further approval is granted by both the Edson Fire dept and AHS.** Nov 12, 2024, Operator stated they had been frying eggs for breakfast.**March 05/25 - Still doing fried eggs. Kindly cease frying eggs as previously advised.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The walk-in cooler & freezer floors are not clean and had debris and stains all over the floor.Ensure these areas are cleaned thoroughly.
  6. Risk Management 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?
      • Ensure to fully comply with the permit restrictions and cease frying until the requisite equipment is available and further approval is granted by both the Yellowhead County fire dept and AHS.** Nov 12, 2024, Operator stated they had been frying eggs for breakfast.
  7. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • No Quats sanitizer test strips onsite during the inspection. PHI tested the sanitizer, and it was measured at 200PPM.Ensure to provide Quats test strips. The test strips availed were meant for chlorine/bleach sanitizer. Operator discarded one which had expired in April 2024.
    • 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 was no pest control monitoring system in place during the inspection. The inspector informed the operator that a pest control monitoring system must be implemented in the facility. This can be done by either doing the following: (1) Contracting a professional pest control company to conduct and complete a pest control monitoring inspection every month; or (2) Completing the AHS Pest Control Monitoring Checklist every month that will be provided/emailed with this inspection report. Ensure to have these records available during inspection. **CONDUCT AND COMPLETE THE PROVIDED PEST CONTROL CHECKLIST ONCE EVERY MONTH.
    • 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?
      • Permit was displayed. However, operator was observed to be operating contrary to the terms and conditions that prohibited deep frying at the facility.Ensure to fully comply with the permit restrictions and cease deep frying until the requisite equipment is available and further approval is granted by both the Yellowhead County fire dept and AHS.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The entire main cooler area require cleaning including hard to reach areas. The floor underneath the 3-compartment sink is cluttered and requires thorough cleaning. Store food equipment/utensils away from chemical storage areas.Dirt and debris were observed in the cooler and freezer section.

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