113 - 128 2 Avenue SE · CHINATOWN
January 16, 2026
Pass**Continuing violation**, Two dead mice were observed in a black tin cat trap by the back door in a nook where the waste oil container was located. Unable to determine how old the carcasses were., -Reset the trap, ----------, 1. There were mouse droppings near the front area underneath the counter. Two mice were found in November and one mouse was found in December. , , The facility must be kept free from pests to protect food from contamination. , , Contact a professional pest control operator to abate the issue and safely remove the mouse droppings. Ensure regular cleaning is conducted, store food at least 6 inches above the floor, and store food in pest proof containers.
1. The light cover above the two-compartment sink was cracked. , , Light covers must be maintained in good repair to prevent physical contamination of food. , , Replace the light cover.
There were several bulk containers that were soiled on the interior and exterior. , , Bulk containers must be regularly cleaned and sanitized to prevent food debris build up and potential contamination. , , Thoroughly clean and sanitize the bulk containers.
1. High-touch surfaces including light switches, door handles to the coolers and freezers, and the sliding door to the kitchen was heavily soiled. , , Ensure high-touch surfaces are regularly cleaned to prevent cross contamination of food. , , Thoroughly clean the indicated areas. , , 2. There was food debris, grease and grime accumulated in hard to reach areas including but not limited to the following: , - Underneath the fryer/grill, - Underneath shelving units , - Underneath the two-compartment sink. , , Thoroughly clean the indicated areas and ensure regular cleaning is conducted.
Chicken Avenue is in the CHINATOWN neighbourhood. CHINATOWN, Calgary has 146 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of April 16, 2026, there are 78 (53%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 6 times since December 19, 2024, with 6 passes and 0 closures on record.
**Continuing violation**, Two dead mice were observed in a black tin cat trap by the back door in a nook where the waste oil container was located. Unable to determine how old the carcasses were., -Reset the trap, ----------, 1. There were mouse droppings near the front area underneath the counter. Two mice were found in November and one mouse was found in December. , , The facility must be kept free from pests to protect food from contamination. , , Contact a professional pest control operator to abate the issue and safely remove the mouse droppings. Ensure regular cleaning is conducted, store food at least 6 inches above the floor, and store food in pest proof containers.
1. The light cover above the two-compartment sink was cracked. , , Light covers must be maintained in good repair to prevent physical contamination of food. , , Replace the light cover.
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.
There were several bulk containers that were soiled on the interior and exterior. , , Bulk containers must be regularly cleaned and sanitized to prevent food debris build up and potential contamination. , , Thoroughly clean and sanitize the bulk containers.
1. High-touch surfaces including light switches, door handles to the coolers and freezers, and the sliding door to the kitchen was heavily soiled. , , Ensure high-touch surfaces are regularly cleaned to prevent cross contamination of food. , , Thoroughly clean the indicated areas. , , 2. There was food debris, grease and grime accumulated in hard to reach areas including but not limited to the following: , - Underneath the fryer/grill, - Underneath shelving units , - Underneath the two-compartment sink. , , Thoroughly clean the indicated areas and ensure regular cleaning is conducted.
The operators were spraying home defense max insecticide in the food establishment. , , Harmful chemicals must not be sprayed and used in proximity to food handling areas as this increases the risk of contamination. , , Refrain from spraying insecticides and harmful chemicals and consult with a professional pest control company when uncontrollable pest issues arise.
1. Scoops were stored inside the bulk containers, and the handle was submerged in the food., , Scoops must be stored in a manner that prevents contamination of food. , , Store the scoops with the handle up right or in another area where it is protected from contamination. , , The operator removed the scoops and cleaned it at the time of the inspection. , , 2. Plastic containers were used as a scoop and stored inside the bulk containers. , , Scoops must have a handle for safe handling of food. , , Replace the plastic containers with a scoop that has a handle. , , The operator removed the scoops at the time of the inspection., , 3. Rice scoop was stored in stagnant water at room temperature. , , Utensils must be stored in the following manner: , - Iced cold water <4C , - Hot water >60C , - Sanitizer solution: 100ppm of chlorine or 200ppm of quats , , The operator removed the scoop and cleaned it at the time of the inspection.
1. There were mouse droppings near the front area underneath the counter. Two mice were found in November and one mouse was found in December. , , The facility must be kept free from pests to protect food from contamination. , , Contact a professional pest control operator to abate the issue and safely remove the mouse droppings. Ensure regular cleaning is conducted, store food at least 6 inches above the floor, and store food in pest proof containers., , 2. There is a gap on the bottom right side of the back exit door. , , Entry to the facility must be tightly fitted to prevent entry of pests. , , Repair or replace the weatherstripping and ensure no light is visible.
1. The light cover above the two-compartment sink was cracked. , , Light covers must be maintained in good repair to prevent physical contamination of food. , , Replace the light cover., , 2. The shelves were lines with aluminum foil and cardboard. , , Aluminum foil is not durable and easy to clean. Cardboard is not smooth, durable and easy to clean. , , Remove and refrain from using aluminum foil and cardboard to line the shelves.
There were several bulk containers that were soiled on the interior and exterior. , , Bulk containers must be regularly cleaned and sanitized to prevent food debris build up and potential contamination. , , Thoroughly clean and sanitize the bulk containers.
1. High-touch surfaces including light switches, door handles to the coolers and freezers, and the sliding door to the kitchen was heavily soiled. , , Ensure high-touch surfaces are regularly cleaned to prevent cross contamination of food. , , Thoroughly clean the indicated areas. , , 2. There was food debris, grease and grime accumulated in hard to reach areas including but not limited to the following: , - Underneath the fryer/grill, - Underneath shelving units , - Underneath the two-compartment sink. , , Thoroughly clean the indicated areas and ensure regular cleaning is conducted.
1) Green onion slicer blades and housing were caked in debris. Operator said there was no instruction manual available., -Ensure clean-in-place equipment is fully cleaned and sanitized between uses, -Operator should maintain the manual and determine how to properly clean the equipment, , 2) Observed staff member washing large metal pan for wetting chicken but not sanitizing it before using it again., -Ensure all equipment is sanitized after washing. If it cannot be sanitized in the dishwasher, then it must be sprayed with sanitizer
Handwashing sink had no cold water at start of inspection., -Ensure water for handwashing is at a usable temperature, -Operator had great difficulty trying to turn on the cold water, but managed to by the end of the inspection
The front hand washing sink was not supplied with hot water at the time of the inspection. , , The operator was able to fix the plumbing and have hot water at the hand sink. , , Please ensure all hand sinks are always supplied with both hot and cold water.
The rice paddle was stored in a container of stagnant room temperature water. , , The water was dumped, and an ice bath was made at the time of the inspection. , , Please ensure that the rice paddles are stored in an ice bath to limit the risk of pathogen growth and cross-contamination.
A gap was observed along the bottom of the back exterior door. , , Please install a new piece of weatherstripping to close the gap and prevent pest entry.
Mouse droppings were observed on the floor in the front closet. , , Please safely clean up the droppings, sanitize the affected areas, and continue to monitor for pest activity.
The facilities expired food handling permit was posted. , , Please print and post a copy of your valid food handling permit in a location that is visible to the public.