O - 4710 17 Avenue SE
In Compliance
No violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
Pho Binh Minh is in the FOREST LAWN neighbourhood. FOREST LAWN, Calgary has 139 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of June 8, 2026, there are 114 (82%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance and 1 (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.
Mai's Submarine & Deli
FOREST LAWN
This restaurant has been inspected 5 times since August 20, 2024, with 2 in compliance, 2 not in compliance, and 1 closure on record.
No violations
4 violations
**CORRECTED**, 1. Observed yellow wet cleaning cloths on food preparation surfaces in the cooking area. A 100ppm bleach sanitizer was made during the inspection and cloths transferred to the sanitizer., , COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:, 1. Please keep a bucket of sanitizer in the cooking area whenever food preparation is occurring.
1. Food observed under the blade guard of the meat slicer., , COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:, 1. Ensure the meat slicer is cleaned more thoroughly to prevent the contamination of food.
1. Rice scoop stored in room temperature water. , , 2. Flats of eggs stored on the top shelf in the walk-in cooler. , , 3. The bean sprouts in the open cooler were overfilled. , , 4. Incense stored on the shelf beside the kitchen entrance door above food utensils and equipment. , , 5. Drink utensils stored around the handwash sink in the front of house area. , , COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:, 1. Store the rice scoop in ice water. Replace the ice water when it melts., 2. Store the eggs on a tray or on the bottom shelf., 3. Do not store bean sprouts above the fill line for better temperature regulation., 4. Store the incense in another area that is separate from food., 5. Do not store any food utensils around the handwashing sink to protect them from contamination.
1. A buildup of food was observed on the can opener. , , 2. Front of house: , a. Duct tape was used to cover the cooler door handle. , , COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:, 1. Please thoroughly clean the can opener daily., 2. Repair/replace the cooler door handle, so it is smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
3 violations
Chlorine solution measured to be 0ppm,, - Staff was educated to prepare 100ppm chlorine solution to sanitize the food contact surfaces.
Cut green onions were stored on top of raw meat package in standing freezer., - Store fruits and vegetables (ready to eat food) on top shelves and raw meat on bottom shelves. , - The cut green onions (approximately 1lbs) were discarded during inspection
Hard to reach areas (especially behind cooking grill, deep fryer and stove) appeared dirty with food debris. , - Clean the above mentioned areas., 2. Cooking equipment in kitchen were found with food debris and grease accumulation, creating unsanitary conditions. This can attract pests and poses risk of cross contamination., - Thoroughly clean all food equipment.
No violations
9 violations
Unlabeled pouches of frozen yogurt were observed in the chest freezer. The frozen yogurt was prepared in an unpermitted residential kitchen. , - The yogurt was discarded during inspection, all the food sold/served in a food facility must be purchased from an approved source.
A few foods items were stored uncovered without any lids or covers in the walk-in cooler. , - Keep the food items covered to prevent any contamination.
Five boxes of frozen shrimps were kept in one of the sink of two comp sink for thawing without cold running water., - The temperature of frozen shrimps was measured to be below 4C., Use one of the following methods for thawing food., 1. In microwave, 2. In cooler at or below 4C, 3. Directly cooking, 4. Under cold running water.
The facility uses commercial, chemical based dishwasher where chlorine concentration measured to be 0ppm., - Repair the dishwasher so that the chlorine concentration measured to be 100ppm.
The hand washing sink by the grill was blocked with utensils., - Keep the hand washing sink clear for effective hand washing.
Tongs used to dispense sprouts was completely submerged in the sprout water, - Tongs must be stored with handle facing up or externally in clean food safe bin.
The surface finish of the storage room door was worn off leaving raw wood exposed., - Repair or replace the door so that it is smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable.
1. Plastic food basins used for food storage were cracked., - Discard the cracked plastic container to prevent physical hazards., 2. The top surface of a small stool was broken. , - Replace or repair the stool so that the surface is smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable.
1. Accumulation of dirt and debris on the floor in the walk-in cooler., - Clean the floor and ensure regular cleaning is done., 2. Accumulation of dust on the ceiling vents and portable fans in the kitchen., - Clean the fans and ensure regular cleaning is done to protect potential contamination to food prep areas below., -Ensure to clean the floor, walls and hard to places., 3. All the hard-to-reach areas such as behind the equipment, under tables were cluttered and dirty etc., - Clean all the hard to reach areas., 4. The facility did not have cleaning schedule. , - Prepare a cleaning schedule for the facility. A copy of blank cleaning schedule template was sent via email.