820 Centre Street NE · CRESCENT HEIGHTS
Ginger Beef Express is in the CRESCENT HEIGHTS neighbourhood. CRESCENT HEIGHTS, Calgary has 129 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of June 5, 2026, there are 92 (71%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance or Closed.
This restaurant has been inspected 4 times since March 20, 2025, with 1 in compliance, 3 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
The concentration of the chlorine (bleach) surface sanitizer measured 50ppm. , , The concentration of the bleach sanitizer solution must be maintained between 100 to 200ppm to effectively sanitize food contact surfaces. , , To mix a bleach sanitizer solution, add half a teaspoon of unscented household bleach to one litre of water. , , The operator remade the bleach sanitizer solution and measured 200ppm at the time of the inspection.
Bowls were used as a scoop and were stored inside the dry ingredient bulk containers. , , Bowls are not proper scoops as there is no handle to protect food contamination. , , Obtain proper scoops with a handle. When storing scoops with the food item, ensure the handle is stored upright to prevent contamination of the food., , The operator removed the bowls from the bulk containers at the time of the inspection.
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.
1. There were food containers stacked on top of uncovered food. , , Food must be protected from contamination at all times. Refrain from stacking food containers on top of uncovered food as the bottom may be contaminated. , , The operator unstacked the food at the time of the inspection., , 2. Cardboard was used to cover food products in the display cooler. , , Cardboard should not be used to cover food as the surface may be contaminated. Refrain from using cardboard as the surface is not smooth, durable or easy to clean. , , The operator removed the cardboard from the food at the time of the inspection., , 3. There was a bag of tempura batter stored directly on the floor. , , Food must be stored at least six inches above the floor to protect it from contamination. , , The operator placed the bag of tempura batter on the shelf at the time of the inspection.
Chlorine test strips were not available. , , Chlorine test strips must be obtained to confirm the concentration of the bleach sanitizer solution. , , Obtain chlorine test strips.
Bathroom in kitchen - automatic closer not operational., -Repair
1. There was grease accumulation in the ventilation canopy. , , Food equipment must be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner to protect food from contamination where it is prepared below. The ventilation canopy must be regularly cleaned to remove contamination and to ensure the system is in good working condition to remove smoke, vapors, and gases. , , Thoroughly clean the ventilation canopy. , , 2. The exterior of the dry ingredient bulk containers were soiled. , , The exterior and interior of food containers must be regularly cleaned and sanitized to remove contamination. , , Thoroughly clean the bulk containers. Refrain from refilling the container with more food until it has been cleaned and sanitized.
1. There was grease, grime and food debris accumulated in the following areas: , - Underneath the fryer and wok station, - High-touch surfaces including the water taps for the hand sinks and door handles , - The walls behind the sandwich cooler , , The facility must be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner to prevent attraction of pests. , , Thoroughly clean the indicated areas., , 2. There was dust accumulation on the ceiling vents. , , Thoroughly clean the ceiling vents.
***Outstanding violation - noted on January 21, 2026***, , Hard to reach areas are dirty., , Clean.
A sewer gas odour was present by the floor drain in the back storage room. The drain was not backed up but appeared to have some debris in it. There was no observable odour from the mop sink in the same area., , Investigate and abate the source of the sewer gas odour.
**Not reviewed on this visit**, Hood oil filters were greasy., , Clean.
Bathroom in kitchen - automatic closer not operational., -Repair
**Not reviewed on this visit**, Hard to reach areas are dirty., , Clean.
Cloth bucket measured at 0 ppm chlorine., -Ensure cloths are stored in sanitizer, -Operator added bleach to pail
Cooked noodles left at room temperature beneath the prep counter., -Maintain potentially hazardous foods at 4C or below, -Operator put noodles in fridge
1) Bus pan of flour stored on the ground beneath a shelving unit., -Store food containers off the ground, -Operator discarded flour and washed bus pan, , 2) Open cans of hoisin sauce and canned milk were observed., -Ensure canned goods are decanted into clean containers after opening
Bathroom in kitchen - automatic closer not operational., -Repair
Hood oil filters were greasy., , Clean., , Paper was used to line the shelves., , Remove the paper. Clean shelves regularly or as needed.
Hard to reach areas are dirty., , Clean.