A - 4019 17 Avenue SE
Not in Compliance
1 violation was found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
March 19, 2026
**OUTSTANDING**, 1. The ventilation canopy appeared dirty., **March 5, 2026: the filters above the deep fryer was dirtied. , **March 19, 2026: further cleaning of the filters is required. , , COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:, 1. Clean the ventilation canopy and more often.
Pho 26 is in the FOREST LAWN neighbourhood. FOREST LAWN, Calgary has 140 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of July 15, 2026, there are 121 (86%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance and 2 (1%) 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.
Al-Aruba Food Market
FOREST LAWN
This restaurant has been inspected 6 times since October 26, 2023, with 0 in compliance, 6 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
1 violation
**OUTSTANDING**, 1. The ventilation canopy appeared dirty., **March 5, 2026: the filters above the deep fryer was dirtied. , **March 19, 2026: further cleaning of the filters is required. , , COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:, 1. Clean the ventilation canopy and more often.
8 violations
**CORRECTED**, 1. Observed food under the blade guard of the meat slicer. The meat slicer was cleaned during the inspection.
**CORRECTED**, 1. White rice stored at room temperature and measured 14*C. The rice was discarded during the inspection.
**CORRECTED**, 1. A dirtied white cloth was being used to cover a bucket of dried rice noodles. The cloth was replaced with a plastic lid., , 2. A container was stored directly on meat in the prep cooler. Container removed during the inspection. , , 3. Frozen blocks of tendon without covers were stored directly on containers of food in the walk-in cooler. The tendons were transferred to buckets to protect from contamination.
1. Incense stored beside the cooking area, and there was a large open pot of pho broth below. , , 2. A bag of onions was stored next to the grease trap beside the wok. , , COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:, 1. Store the incense in another area that is separate from food., 2. Do not store any food and/or food related items next to the grease trap.
4 violations
Bulk food items were stored in mechanical room., -Ensure to store food in where floor, wall and ceiling are smooth, easily cleanable and impervious to moisture.
The ventilation canopy appeared dirty., Clean the ventilation canopy.
A few shelves in freezer and outside by two compartment sink were made up of raw wood., - Seal and/or paint the raw wood shelves.
2 violations
1. The ventilation canopy appeared dirty., Clean the ventilation canopy., 2. Freezer walls and ceiling rusty, Repair the walls and ceiling so that they smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable., 3. Silicon caulking for the two compartment sink and wall joint appeared moldy., Remove the silicon caulking, clean and sanitize the area and reseal it.
1. Freezer floor appeared dirty., Remove the plastic liner from the floor and thoroughly clean the floor., 2. The freezer was disorganized and food products were stored on the floor in the freezer., Organize the freezer, all the products must be store on the shelves/six inches above the ground.
3 violations
The dishwasher dispensed 0ppm chlorine during inspection., Ensure to use three compartment sink method for dishwashing untill dishwasher is repaired., The operator must check the dishwasher everyday to confirm the concentration of sanitizing solution.,
1. The ventilation canopy appeared dirty., Clean the ventilation canopy., 2. Freezer walls and ceiling rusty, Repair the walls and ceiling so that they smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable., 3. Silicon caulking for the two compartment sink and wall joint appeared moldy., Remove the silicon caulking, clean and sanitize the area and reseal it.
1. Freezer floor appeared dirty., Remove the plastic liner from the floor and thoroughly clean the floor., 2. The freezer was disorganized and food products were stored on the floor in the freezer., Organize the freezer, all the products must be store on the shelves/six inches above the ground.
3 violations
The dishwasher did not dispense sanitizing solution during inspection., The operator replaced the sanitizing bucket and 100ppm chlorine was detected.
**The violation was still outstanding**, Food products in stored on the ground in the dry storage, walk-in cooler, and freezers., - Please ensure all food products are stored at least 6 inches off the ground in a safe and sanitary manner., , 2. Bulk ingredients bin was stored near/beneath plumbing pipe in dry storage room., - Please move the bin clear from the plumbing pipe to prevent any unintended contamination., , 3. Loose food ingredients (beansprouts) are stored in cardboard boxes. Staff stated it comes this way shipped., - Please transfer to a clean food safe container., ,
**The violation was still outstanding**, Hole in the wall above the dish washing station., - Please fix the wall and ensure surface is smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
1. The paint on the ceiling in the walk-in cooler was chipping off in several areas and open food was stored below., , COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:, 1. Re-finish the ceiling, so it is smooth and easy to clean.
**OUTSTANDING**, 1. The ventilation canopy appeared dirty., **March 5, 2026: the filters above the deep fryer was dirtied. , , COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:, 1. Clean the ventilation canopy and more often.
**OUTSTANDING**, 1. A few shelves by the front 2-compartment sink were made of raw wood., , COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:, 1. Seal and/or paint the raw wood shelves.
1. Observed plastic container lids that were broken and chipped in the walk-in cooler. , , 2. Observed mould inside the ice machine., , COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:, 1. Discard the damaged lids., 2. Empty, then clean and sanitize the ice machine. It must be cleaned more often.
**The violations still exist**, 1. Freezer floor appeared dirty., Remove the plastic liner from the floor and thoroughly clean the floor., 2. The freezer was disorganized and food products were stored on the floor in the freezer., Organize the freezer, all the products must be store on the shelves/six inches above the ground.