1 - 7196 Temple Drive NE · TEMPLE
April 15, 2026
Not in ComplianceA surface sanitizer was not prepared during operation. Operator prepared chlorine sanitizer during inspection, concentration tested 100 ppm., - Ensure that a readily available approved sanitizer is available in open food areas during operation at all times.
In the walk-in cooler, improper storage of raw meat was observed: , 1. Raw meat was stored directly in open containers, without proper coverings. , 2. Meat carcasses were piled directly on the shelving rack and boxes., , - All raw meat must be stored in clean manner with proper coverings to prevent , contamination. , - Ensure all food is stored at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.
Access to hand sink in the kitchen was obstructed as metal strainer was placed in the sink basin., - Ensure handwashing sink is unobstructed for staff use at all times.
*Ongoing Violation*, , Chlorine test strips were not available onsite., - Provide test strips for chlorine sanitizer.
*Ongoing Violation*, , The floor in meat cutting area was missing/cracked floor tile at the back door., - Repair the floor so that it is smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable.
Cardboard was used shelves in the walk-in cooler. Cardboard was visibly soiled with blood stains/residue., - Remove cardboard and ensure shelf surface is smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
Cutting boards used at meat cutting table was observed to be heavily stained with deep grooves and discoloration., - Please resurface or replace the board.
Items were disorganized, scattered, and improperly stored in the walk-in freezer and cooler., - Ensure to thoroughly clean and organize the aforementioned areas.
Chahine Supermarket - Food Store is in the TEMPLE neighbourhood. TEMPLE, Calgary has 51 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of June 4, 2026, there are 42 (82%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance and 1 (2%) Closed.
This restaurant has been inspected 7 times since December 11, 2024, with 0 in compliance, 7 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
A surface sanitizer was not prepared during operation. Operator prepared chlorine sanitizer during inspection, concentration tested 100 ppm., - Ensure that a readily available approved sanitizer is available in open food areas during operation at all times.
In the walk-in cooler, improper storage of raw meat was observed: , 1. Raw meat was stored directly in open containers, without proper coverings. , 2. Meat carcasses were piled directly on the shelving rack and boxes., , - All raw meat must be stored in clean manner with proper coverings to prevent , contamination. , - Ensure all food is stored at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.
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.
In Compliance means no violations were outstanding at that visit. Not in Compliance means one or more violations were found that weren't corrected on site. Closed means the inspector ordered the premises to stop serving customers until the issues were corrected.
Access to hand sink in the kitchen was obstructed as metal strainer was placed in the sink basin., - Ensure handwashing sink is unobstructed for staff use at all times.
*Ongoing Violation*, , Chlorine test strips were not available onsite., - Provide test strips for chlorine sanitizer.
*Ongoing Violation*, , The floor in meat cutting area was missing/cracked floor tile at the back door., - Repair the floor so that it is smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable.
Cardboard was used shelves in the walk-in cooler. Cardboard was visibly soiled with blood stains/residue., - Remove cardboard and ensure shelf surface is smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
Cutting boards used at meat cutting table was observed to be heavily stained with deep grooves and discoloration., - Please resurface or replace the board.
Items were disorganized, scattered, and improperly stored in the walk-in freezer and cooler., - Ensure to thoroughly clean and organize the aforementioned areas.
Observed floor meat grinder operated in, the storage room. The room is not set up for food handling. Try to find another location and remove the grinder
Provide test strips for Chlorine
The floor in meat cutting area was missing/cracked floor tile at the back door., , Repair the floor so that it is smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable.
Observed floor meat grinder operated in, the storage room. The room is not set up for food handling. Try to find another location and remove the grinder
Provide test strips for Chlorine
The floor in meat cutting area was missing/cracked floor tile at the back door., , Repair the floor so that it is smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable.
The floor in meat cutting area was missing/cracked floor tile at the back door., , Repair the floor so that it is smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable.
1. A meat slicer stored in the meat cutting area had dirt accumulation on the surfaces., , 2. Develop a written clean in place procedure for all equipment and containers that cannot be washed and sanitized in the 2 compartment sink basins. The procedure must include cleaning frequencies and chemicals used. Implement the clean-in-place procedure within the food establishment.
**Repeated violation**, The handwash sink at the back of the butchery was not in use. As discussed, the dedicated should only be used for washing hands and properly stocked with soap, paper towels and a wastebin., , March 4, 2025: There was a strainer filled with herbs stored in the hand sink basin., , Ensure that the hand sink is always easily accessible.
Dry storage area and by the meat grinder the raw plywood was used as a wall., , Finish/paint the raw plywood sheets so that they are smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable. , , March 4, 2025: Violations are ongoing.
1. The border around the hand washing sink in the bathroom counter was missing the trim. , , Apply a finish or new trim to seal border so that it is smooth, easily cleanable., , 3. The floor in meat cutting area was missing/cracked floor tile at the back door., , Repair the floor so that it is smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable.
Items in boxes/containers were piled haphazardly on the dry storage room floor. Non-food items were stored together with food items. , , Organize the dry storage room. Separate food items from non-food items
1. A meat slicer stored in the meat cutting area had dirt accumulation on the surfaces., , 2. Develop a written clean in place procedure for all equipment and containers that cannot be washed and sanitized in the 2 compartment sink basins. The procedure must include cleaning frequencies and chemicals used. Implement the clean-in-place procedure within the food establishment.
**Repeated violation**, The handwash sink at the back of the butchery was not in use. As discussed, the dedicated should only be used for washing hands and properly stocked with soap, paper towels and a wastebin., , March 4, 2025: There was a strainer filled with herbs stored in the hand sink basin., , Ensure that the hand sink is always easily accessible.
1. Dry storage area and by the meat grinder the raw plywood was used as a wall., , - Finish/paint the raw plywood sheets so that they are smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable. , , 2. The surfaces of shelves at the meat section entrance and by the hand washing sink were made up of raw wood. The shelf surfaces were not clean. , , Apply a new finish to the surface of the shelves. Ensure the shelves are maintain in a clean and sanitary condition. , , 3. The border around the hand washing sink in the bathroom counter was missing the trim. , , Apply a finish or new trim to seal border so that it is smooth, easily cleanable., , 4. The floor in meat cutting area was missing/cracked floor tile at the back door., , Repair the floor so that it is smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable., , March 4, 2025: Violations are ongoing.
1. The facility did not have cleaning schedule., , Develop and maintain cleaning schedule. , , 2. Items in boxes/containers were piled haphazardly on the dry storage room floor. Non-food items were stored together with food items. , , Organize the dry storage room. Separate food items from non-food items
A few meat packages were observed in display cooler without labels., - 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.
- The grinder, band saw and slicer were used throughout the day and were not being dismantled washed and sanitized at 4 hour intervals and/or between meat species. (clean in place methods), - Additionally, an extra band saw stored in the meat cutting area had dirt accumulation on the surfaces. (clean in place methods), - Develop a written clean in place procedure for all equipment and containers that cannot be washed and sanitized in the 2 compartment sink basins. The procedure must include cleaning frequencies and chemicals used. Implement the clean-in-place procedure within the food establishment.
**Violation still exists**, *Repeat concern* , , Raw meat items were placed directly on shelves without containers. Some sealed meat products were placed on floors., - Do not store any foods on the floor. Do not store any raw foods on top of other items or boxes - only store them on a clean sanitary surface.
**Repeated violation**, The handwash sink at the back of the butchery was not in use. As discussed, the dedicated should only be used for washing hands and properly stocked with soap, paper towels and a wastebin.
Food in the walk-in coolers were stored in containers and boxes on the floor. , - Store food in clean containers at least 6 inches off the floor.
1. The hand washing sink's drainage pipe was leaking and grey water was pooling on the floor during its use. , - Repair the hand washing sink. The operator called plumber during inspection to repair the hand washing sink., 2. Dry storage area and by the meat grinder the raw plywood was used as a wall., - Finish/paint the raw plywood sheets so that they are smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable. , 3. Hand washing sink and two compartment sink had either missing and/or moldy silicon seal., - Apply fresh seal around above-mentioned sinks and also secure two compartment sink with the wall., 4. The facility had missing/rotting baseboards., - Repair or replace the baseboards. , 5. The surfaces of shelves at the meat section entrance and by the hand washing sink were made up of raw wood. The shelf surfaces were not clean. , - Apply a new finish to the surface of the shelves. Ensure the shelves are maintain in a clean and sanitary condition. , 6. The border around the hand washing sink counter was missing the trim. , - Apply a finish or new trim to seal border so that it is smooth, easily cleanable., 7. The floor in meat cutting area was missing/cracked floor tile by the back door and by the meat display cooler., - Repair the floor so that it is smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable.
1. The facility did not have cleaning schedule., - Prepare and apply cleaning schedule. A blank template was sent via email. , 2. Items in boxes/containers were piled haphazardly on the dry storage room floor. Non-food items were stored together with food items. , - Organize the dry storage room. Separate food items from non-food items
** Violation still exists**, *Repeat concern*, , Grease, food debris and build-up of dried blood/meat juices were noted throughout the kitchen and meat walk-in cooler (shelves, floors)., - Operator is to undertake a thorough cleaning of their facility's food processing areas to remove food debris accumulation.