A - 175 52 Street SE
Not in Compliance
5 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
June 27, 2025
Not in ComplianceWater stains on the ceiling tiles., , Fix the leak and replace ceiling tiles.
Large deep lid yellow insulation was exposed to food. , , Fix the lid.
Create a cleaning schedule with shows what needs to be cleaned daily, weekly, monthly, etc., the frequency, and have staff sign off to show that it has been done.
No temperature records of coolers and freezer. , No cleaning schedule , No sanitizer strength check done. , , Check and record coolers and freezers temperatures, provide a cleaning schedule and check and record sanitizer strength.
The facility lacks a mop sink or an alternative drain connected to the grease interceptor to dispose of wastewater from cleaning. This issue should be reviewed during any future renovations to add in an appropriate waste drain. Currently, the wastewater is being disposed of in a washroom toilet.,
Madras Cafe is in the FOREST HEIGHTS neighbourhood. FOREST HEIGHTS, Calgary has 37 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of July 15, 2026, there are 34 (92%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance or Closed.
This restaurant has been inspected 3 times since July 20, 2023, with 0 in compliance, 3 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
5 violations
Water stains on the ceiling tiles., , Fix the leak and replace ceiling tiles.
Large deep lid yellow insulation was exposed to food. , , Fix the lid.
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.
Ascent Daycare - Food
MARLBOROUGH
Create a cleaning schedule with shows what needs to be cleaned daily, weekly, monthly, etc., the frequency, and have staff sign off to show that it has been done.
No temperature records of coolers and freezer. , No cleaning schedule , No sanitizer strength check done. , , Check and record coolers and freezers temperatures, provide a cleaning schedule and check and record sanitizer strength.
The facility lacks a mop sink or an alternative drain connected to the grease interceptor to dispose of wastewater from cleaning. This issue should be reviewed during any future renovations to add in an appropriate waste drain. Currently, the wastewater is being disposed of in a washroom toilet.,
10 violations
Moldy cucumbers were found in the cooler. , , Discarded the cucumbers
Chlorine sanitizer in the bucket was measured at 1000ppm., , Use 100ppm chlorine (1/2 teaspoon bleach per L water).
Large 5 gallons bucket of sauce were not cooled down rapidly. No aide method to assist in the cooling of food. , , Provide ice bath or ice wand to cool down foods rapidly.
The dishes were not sanitized after rinsing. The sanitizer dispenser was broken. , , Use 200ppm quat sanitizer to completely submerge the dishes for 2 minutes after rinsing before air dry.
Quat sanitizer test strips were expired since 2022 -2023. , , Provide new quat sanitizer tests strips and check daily.
Water stains on the ceiling tiles and light covers. , , Fix the leak and replace ceiling tiles and clean the light covers.
1) Small freezer door handle was repaired with duct tape and grease stains on the bottom of the cooler exterior. , , Fix handle and clean the freezer., , 2) Large deep lid yellow insulation was exposed to food and the handle area and grease stains on the bottom of the cooler exterior. , , Fix the lid and clean the freezer., , 3) Curtain by the kitchen entrance was covered with grease and fabric was falling apart. , , Replace or remove curtain. , , 4) Deep scratches and stains were on the insert containers and cracks along the plastic bowl. , , Clean or replace these containers and bowl. , , 5) Scoops handles were melted by heat and rough texture on the handle. , , Replace the handles or scoops. , , 6) Stains and grease build-up on the walk-in cooler handles and walk-in cooler floor was dirty.
A deep cleaning is needed throughout the kitchen. There was an accumulation of grease and food debris behind and below shelving and pieces of equipment. , , Move shelving and equipment and ensure all areas are cleaned. , , Create a cleaning schedule with shows what needs to be cleaned daily, weekly, monthly, etc., the frequency, and have staff sign off to show that it has been done.
1) Grease and dust build-up on the kitchen white wire shelves. , , 2) Grease and broken vinyl cover were observed on the bottom shelf of the side table. , , 3) Grime build-up on the floor's hard to reach areas. , , 1 to 3) Clean these areas., , 4) No temperature records of coolers and freezer. , No cleaning schedule , No sanitizer strength check done. , , Check and record coolers and freezers temperatures, provide a cleaning schedule and check and record sanitizer strength.
The facility lacks a mop sink or an alternative drain connected to the grease interceptor to dispose of wastewater from cleaning. This issue should be reviewed during any future renovations to add in an appropriate waste drain. Currently, the wastewater is being disposed of in a washroom toilet.,
5 violations
Sanitizer solution in the kitchen was too weak. , , It was dumped and the operator mixed a new solution at the time of inspection.
Cooked rice was cooling on trays at time of inspection. Staff was not able to say exactly how long it had been out and it was found to be approximately 24 C. , , Cooked products cannot be sitting at room temperature for indefinite amounts of time. Staff must be timing how long it has been out and get it into the cooler as soon as possible.
The insect screen on the back door was not tight fitting. there were gaps around the door as well as the screen itself was loose and gaping away from the frame. , , Repair or replace the screen door. It must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry.
A deep cleaning is needed throughout the kitchen. There was an accumulation of grease and food debris behind and below shelving and pieces of equipment. , , Move shelving and equipment and ensure all areas are cleaned. , , Create a cleaning schedule with shows what needs to be cleaned daily, weekly, monthly, etc., the frequency, and have staff sign off to show that it has been done.
The facility lacks a mop sink or an alternative drain connected to the grease interceptor to dispose of wastewater from cleaning. This issue should be reviewed during any future renovations to add in an appropriate waste drain. Currently, the wastewater is being disposed of in a washroom toilet.,