4014 17 Avenue SE · FOREST LAWN
April 2, 2026
PassMarch 13 2026-1. Beef carcasses hanging over open boxes of chicken and lamb. Ensure food is covered as above. Ensure beef carcasses are stored away from other animals.
**The violation still exists**, Uncovered and unwrapped raw meat products stored in the walk-in cooler., - Wrap or cover all food products to prevent exposing to unwanted potential contamination.
Front display cooler taped. , Knife sharpener handle taped. , , Ensure this is removed and repaired.
2. A written cleaning schedule was not available., - Prepare, implement, and maintain a detailed written sanitation program to facilitate the proper cleaning of all areas of the food establishment, including equipment, and structural surfaces. The sanitation program must include a list of all cleaning and sanitizing agents used within the food establishment. The sanitation program must be submitted to an Alberta Health Services Executive Officer for review.
African Halal Meats is in the FOREST LAWN neighbourhood. FOREST LAWN, Calgary has 135 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of April 10, 2026, there are 107 (79%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with 1 (1%) closed.
This restaurant has been inspected 5 times since August 23, 2024, with 5 passes and 0 closures on record.
March 13 2026-1. Beef carcasses hanging over open boxes of chicken and lamb. Ensure food is covered as above. Ensure beef carcasses are stored away from other animals.
**The violation still exists**, Uncovered and unwrapped raw meat products stored in the walk-in cooler., - Wrap or cover all food products to prevent exposing to unwanted potential contamination.
Front display cooler taped. , Knife sharpener handle taped. , , Ensure this is removed and repaired.
This record comes from Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health, which inspects food premises across Alberta. Inspectors record any violations of applicable health regulations on each visit. The result above is the most recent inspection on file.
Alberta records each visit as either a routine inspection (with any violations noted) or a closed order. If you see violations listed without a closed order, the operator was allowed to continue while addressing them. A closed order means the inspector required the kitchen to stop serving customers until the issues were corrected.
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2. A written cleaning schedule was not available., - Prepare, implement, and maintain a detailed written sanitation program to facilitate the proper cleaning of all areas of the food establishment, including equipment, and structural surfaces. The sanitation program must include a list of all cleaning and sanitizing agents used within the food establishment. The sanitation program must be submitted to an Alberta Health Services Executive Officer for review.
Farm eggs for sale. Ensure eggs are from an approved source and have been graded.
March 13 2026-1. Beef carcasses hanging over open boxes of chicken and lamb. Ensure food is covered as above. Ensure beef carcasses are stored away from other animals. , , 2. Open boxes of meat products in freezer. Carcass on floor. Ensure boxes are closed and food product is not stored on the floor.
**The violation still exists**, Uncovered and unwrapped raw meat products stored in the walk-in cooler., - Wrap or cover all food products to prevent exposing to unwanted potential contamination.
Front display cooler taped. , Knife sharpener handle taped. , , Ensure this is removed and repaired.
2. A written cleaning schedule was not available., - Prepare, implement, and maintain a detailed written sanitation program to facilitate the proper cleaning of all areas of the food establishment, including equipment, and structural surfaces. The sanitation program must include a list of all cleaning and sanitizing agents used within the food establishment. The sanitation program must be submitted to an Alberta Health Services Executive Officer for review., , March 13 2026- 3. Walk in freezer is disorganized. Ensure this area is cleaned and organized.
1. Repacked food items were not labeled in the meat section. The unlabeled food items were not discarded as purchase receipts were present onsite. , - Label all the meat packages with date, store name/contact information and product name. Develop a method (for example lot number) to track the small meat packages with their source., , 2. Home-made cheese bags were observed in the display cooler. Operator removed the cheese during inspection. , - All the food items in the facility must be from approved sources.
**The violation still exists**, Uncovered and unwrapped raw meat products stored in the walk-in cooler., - Wrap or cover all food products to prevent exposing to unwanted potential contamination.
Wall corner by the hand washing sink was in disrepair., - Repair the corner so that walls are smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable.
A broken bus pan filled with meat was observed in walkin cooler., - Check all the equipment and discard all broken or cracked containers.
**The violations still exist**, 1. The storage area by the back door is disorganized, washroom and floor were dirty by the two compartment sink area., - Thoroughly clean and sanitize the food establishment surfaces, including all hard-to-reach areas., 2. A written cleaning schedule was not available., - Prepare, implement, and maintain a detailed written sanitation program to facilitate the proper cleaning of all areas of the food establishment, including equipment, and structural surfaces. The sanitation program must include a list of all cleaning and sanitizing agents used within the food establishment. The sanitation program must be submitted to an Alberta Health Services Executive Officer for review.
. Uncovered and unwrapped raw meat products stored in the walk-in cooler., - Wrap or cover all food products to prevent exposing to unwanted potential contamination.
1. The storage area by the back door is disorganized and floor were dirty., - Clean and organized the storage area. , 2. The facility did not have cleaning schedule., Develop a cleaning schedule.
A few unlabeled grocery food items were observed at the front of the store., - Labell all the repackaged/portioned grocery items with appropriate information.
1. Food products in the walk-in cooler were stored on the floor., - Ensure food products are stored in a safe and sanitary manner at least 6 inches off the ground., , 2. Uncovered and unwrapped raw meat products stored in the walk-in cooler., - Wrap or cover all food products to prevent exposing to unwanted potential contamination.
Freezer and cooler door flaps were cracked/broken., - Replace the cracked/broken flaps so they are smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable.
1. The storage area by the back door is disorganized and floor were dirty., - Clean and organized the storage area. , 2. Walk-in freezer was disorganized, and products are rolling off the pile to the ground., - Reorganize the walk-in freezer and ensure food products are stored off the ground at least 6 inches., 3. The facility did not have cleaning schedule., Develop a cleaning schedule.