4 - 4412 Manilla Road SE
Not in Compliance
3 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
February 3, 2026
Handwash sink contained a water bottle, a food insert and a scrub brush., Do not store anything inside the handwash sink., This sink must be empty and unobstructed at all times.
No chlorine test strips on site for testing strength of sanitizing solutions., Obtain required strips and use them to test sanitizer concentration regularly.
White protective film present on the front of the deep fryer., Remove protective film. , Surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Empanada Queen is in the MANCHESTER INDUSTRIAL neighbourhood. MANCHESTER INDUSTRIAL, Calgary has 347 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of August 20, 2026, there are 251 (72%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance and 1 (0%) Closed.
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.
This restaurant has been inspected 5 times since August 31, 2023, with 0 in compliance, 5 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
3 violations
Handwash sink contained a water bottle, a food insert and a scrub brush., Do not store anything inside the handwash sink., This sink must be empty and unobstructed at all times.
No chlorine test strips on site for testing strength of sanitizing solutions., Obtain required strips and use them to test sanitizer concentration regularly.
White protective film present on the front of the deep fryer., Remove protective film. , Surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
6 violations
There is no pest monitoring taking place in the facility., , Implement a pest monitoring program for the facility. Pest monitoring inspections must take place at least once a month. All records related to pest monitoring and control must be easily accessible and provided to a Public Health Inspector upon request.
There was a damaged area of wall and missing/falling off baseboards in the back kitchen., , Repair the damaged wall. Ensure baseboards are properly secured to the wall.
The archway in the back kitchen had unfinished drywall on it., , Finish the drywall so that it is smooth, non absorbent to moisture, easy to clean, durable, and constructed of materials intended for the purpose.
25 violations
Chicken chimichurri cooked the previous day had an internal temperature of 9 degrees Celsius., , Discussed using ice wand available on site for cooling. Another possible cooling option is transferring the food to shallow metal pans to cool. Cooked food must be cooled from 60 degrees Celsius to 20 degrees Celsius in 2 hours or less, and from 20 degrees Celsius to 4 degrees Celsius in 4 hours or less.
Staff were washing dishes by: washing with soap and water, rinsing with fresh water, and then air drying. Dishes were not being sanitized., , All dishes must be cleaned and sanitized properly. Steps in proper dishwashing are:, - Scrape any food that remains., - Wash with soap and water., - Rinse with clean water., - Sanitize. If using chlorine based sanitizer that was available on site at the time of inspection, dishes must be fully submerged in a 100 ppm quat solution for 2 minutes., - Air dry.
1 violation
, , Valid food handling permit was not posted (fee paid)
5 violations
Sanitizer tested very low chlorine. , , Remade sanitizer solution with unscented bleach.
No test strips available to test chloring concentration in sanitizer solution. , , Without test strips, the concentration of sanitizer cannot be tested to ensure 100ppm chlorine., , Inspector instructed operator to purchase chlorine test strips.
, , Valid food handling permit was not posted (fee paid)
Numerous ceiling tiles were missing in the back of the facility., , Replace missing ceiling tiles. Ensure that ceiling tiles in areas where food is prepared are smooth, non-absorbent to moisture, durable, easy to clean, and constructed of materials intended for the purpose.
There was grease accumulation on the ventilation canopy located in the back kitchen., , Clean the ventilation canopy in the back kitchen.
The inside of one of the chest freezers was rusty., , Rusty surfaces can't be cleaned. Replace the chest freezer with one in good condition.
There was only one drain plug available for the three compartment dishwashing sinks., , At least two well-fitting drain plugs must be available for the three compartment sink.
Sponges, wiping cloths and dishwashing gloves were being stored in the basin of the hand wash sink at the entrance to the kitchen., , Items were moved during inspection. Hand wash sink basins must be kept free of obstructions at all times to accommodate handwashing.
The hot tap handle for the hand wash sink at the entrance to the back kitchen hand wash sink was damaged., , Replace the tap handle for the hot water at the hand wash sink at the entrance to the back kitchen.
There is no pest monitoring taking place in the facility., , Implement a pest monitoring program for the facility. Pest monitoring inspections must take place at least once a month. All records related to pest monitoring and control must be easily accessible and provided to a Public Health Inspector upon request.
Small insects were observed in the back kitchen. Tracks from these insects were observed in the flour on surfaces., , Ensure that adequate pest control is taking place in the facility.
Food handling permit expired the end of September 2024. Facility is operating without a valid food handling permit.
There were water damaged ceiling tiles in the main (front) kitchen., , Replace water damaged tiles with new ceiling tiles that are smooth, non-absorbent to moisture, durable, easy to clean, and constructed of materials intended for the purpose.
The grease interceptor was last cleaned August 3, 2024. Grease amount was 80% and solids were 10%., , Grease interceptors must be regularly cleaned to help prevent sewage backing up. Grease interceptors should be cleaned out at least once every 4 weeks. Total amount of grease and solids should not exceed 25%.
Floor mats in the main (front) kitchen were damaged., , Discard damaged floor mats.
A stainless steel panel on the wall behind the ovens was lifting away from the wall., , Reattach the stainless steel panel to the wall.
There was a damaged area of wall and missing/falling off baseboards in the back kitchen., , Repair the damaged wall. Ensure baseboards are properly secured to the wall.
The archway in the back kitchen had unfinished drywall on it., , Finish the drywall so that it is smooth, non absorbent to moisture, easy to clean, durable, and constructed of materials intended for the purpose.
Numerous ceiling tiles were missing in the back of the facility., , Replace missing ceiling tiles. Ensure that ceiling tiles in areas where food is prepared are smooth, non-absorbent to moisture, durable, easy to clean, and constructed of materials intended for the purpose.
There were holes in the walls in both staff washrooms in the back., , Cover or install access panels on the holes in the staff washrooms.
The oven vent had grease seeping out of it., , Clean the oven ventilation and ensure it is cleaned on a regular basis.
There was grease accumulation on the ventilation canopy located in the back kitchen., , Clean the ventilation canopy in the back kitchen.
The inside of one of the chest freezers was rusty., , Rusty surfaces can't be cleaned. Replace the chest freezer with one in good condition.
Painter's tape was present on pastry press/molds to help protect hands from injury., , Tape is not a cleanable surface. An alternative method which is food safe must be used.
The wall behind the stove had food splatter., , Clean the wall behind the stove.
Hard to reach areas (such as corners, edges, under the dishwashing sinks etc) had grease, soil, and food debris accumulation., , Clean hard to reach areas and ensure they are cleaned on a regular basis.
The cupboard under the sink in the back kitchen, close to the ventilation canopy had soil accumulation., , Clean the cupboard under the sink in the back kitchen, close to the ventilation canopy.
The back storage space was cluttered., , Declutter and reorganize this space so that it can be cleaned regularly and monitored for pest activity. Remove any unnecessary items.
- There were no soap or paper towels in one staff washroom in the back. , - There was no garbage can in either staff washroom in the back., - The paper towel dispenser for the washroom in the front was empty of paper towels., , Ensure that washrooms are stocked with soap and paper towels in dispensers, and garbage cans.
, Duct tape used to repair the handles on the display cooler, so the areas were not able thoroughly clean and sanitize, - Repair the handle and area to smooth and impervious surfaces , , The staff washroom door doesn't close on its own, and facing food handling area., - Install a self closing mechanism on the washroom door.
The following areas have build up of food debris and grease:, , 1) the ventilation hood, 2) the ceiling in the food prep area , 3) walls beside the ventilation hood and behind the fryers. , 4) the floors under the fryers , 5) the side of the fryers, , Please clean the aaforementioned areas.