10 - 4527 8 Avenue SE
Not in Compliance
5 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
March 26, 2026
**OUTSTANDING**, 1. There was a significant buildup of leftover food in the hard-to-reach areas of the two meat slicers. , **March 26, 2026: leftover food observed on the meat slicer. , , COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:, 1. The meat slicer needs to be cleaned and sanitized more thoroughly to prevent cross contamination of food.
**CORRECTED**, 1. Cooked spring rolls were left out at room temperature and measured 44*C. Spring rolls discarded during the inspection. , , COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:, 1. Do not leave food out at room temperature. If wanting to cook a batch of spring rolls in advance, they need to be stored in a hot holding unit that can keep food above 60*C.
1. The baseboard for the wall behind the wok had fallen off., , COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:, 1. Please secure the baseboard to the wall to make cleaning easier in the area.
1. The deep fryer baskets were not in good condition. The sides of the basket were no longer intact with the top frame., , COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:, 1. Please replace the food equipment.
**OUTSTANDING**, 1. Observed grease and food on the floor along the back wall under the cooking equipment. , **March 26, 2026: food and grease still observed in the corners of the walls. , , 2. There was a buildup of grease on the hood vent filters above the grill and stove., **March 26, 2026: signifcant buildup of burnt debris on these filters. The Operator stated they are cleaned every 10 days. Please increase the frequency of cleaning., , COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:, 1. Clean the areas noted above thoroughly and more often.
Pho Rang Dong 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.
Gong Kee BBQ Noodle House
FOREST LAWN
This restaurant has been inspected 7 times since September 12, 2023, with 0 in compliance, 7 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
5 violations
**OUTSTANDING**, 1. There was a significant buildup of leftover food in the hard-to-reach areas of the two meat slicers. , **March 26, 2026: leftover food observed on the meat slicer. , , COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:, 1. The meat slicer needs to be cleaned and sanitized more thoroughly to prevent cross contamination of food.
**CORRECTED**, 1. Cooked spring rolls were left out at room temperature and measured 44*C. Spring rolls discarded during the inspection. , , COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:, 1. Do not leave food out at room temperature. If wanting to cook a batch of spring rolls in advance, they need to be stored in a hot holding unit that can keep food above 60*C.
1. The baseboard for the wall behind the wok had fallen off., , COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:, 1. Please secure the baseboard to the wall to make cleaning easier in the area.
1. The deep fryer baskets were not in good condition. The sides of the basket were no longer intact with the top frame., , COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:, 1. Please replace the food equipment.
**OUTSTANDING**, 1. Observed grease and food on the floor along the back wall under the cooking equipment. , **March 26, 2026: food and grease still observed in the corners of the walls. , , 2. There was a buildup of grease on the hood vent filters above the grill and stove., **March 26, 2026: signifcant buildup of burnt debris on these filters. The Operator stated they are cleaned every 10 days. Please increase the frequency of cleaning., , COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:, 1. Clean the areas noted above thoroughly and more often.
8 violations
**CORRECTED**, 1. No bleach sanitizer was prepared. The Operator made a 100ppm sanitizer during the inspection., , COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:, 1. Always make sure a 100ppm bleach sanitizer is available when food preparation is occurring.
1. Observed a food handler wash their hands with gloves on and then proceed to prepare food with the same pair of gloves on. The Operator was informed that food handlers cannot wear the same pair of gloves. , , COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:, 1. Food handlers must remove their gloves when washing their hands. After washing their hands, they must put a new pair of gloves on.
1. There was a significant buildup of leftover food in the hard-to-reach areas of the two meat slicers. , , COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:, 1. The meat slicer needs to be cleaned and sanitized more thoroughly to prevent cross contamination of food.
1 violation
The operator was observed washing sprouts in a container, placed in hand washing sink., - Hand washing sink must be used to wash hands only. To wash sprouts, a food prep sink should be used., - If the above violation observed again, a prep sink must be installed.
1 violation
The area around the hot water tank appeared dirty and cluttered., Arrange the corner by the hot water tank.
8 violations
Four boxes of meat were stored on the floor, the temperature measured to be 2C., - Store all the meat in the cooler and 6 inches above the floor.
**The violation still exists**, The paper towel dispenser at the hand washing sink was not in working condition., Repair/refill the paper towel dispenser.
Food container in walkin cooler and sugar bags by the water heater was stored on floor., - Store all food items 6 inches above the ground.
3 violations
The paper towel dispenser at the hand washing sink was not in working condition., Repair/refill the paper towel dispenser.
**The violation was still outstanding**, In the cooking area, the surface of the raised wooden platform is exposing raw, porous wood. , -Ensure all surfaces are smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable.
1. Hood fan filters has built-up debris/black grease. , -Keep filters clean to prevent debris contaminating your food. , The following area appeared dirty;, Walkin cooler ceiling and walls, shelves and food containers., Ensure to clean and sanitize the above-mentioned areas. , 2. The area around the hot water tank appeared dirty and cluttered., Arrange the corner by the hot water tank. ,
3 violations
An expired FHP was displayed., Ensure to post a valid FHP.
, In the cooking area, the surface of the raised wooden platform is exposing raw, porous wood. , -Ensure all surfaces are smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable.
Hood fan filters has built-up debris/black grease. , -Keep filters clean to prevent debris contaminating your food. , The following area appeared dirty;, Walkin cooler ceiling and walls, shelves and food containers., Ensure to clean and sanitize the above mentioned areas. , ,
1. The dishwasher was not dispensing chlorine. , , COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:, 1. Repair the dishwasher so that it is able to maintain a concentration of 100ppm chlorine. Until the dishwasher is repaired, dishes need to be manually sanitized in the dishwashing sink.
1. Opened buckets of pho broth were cooling on the floor in front of the stove., , 2. Buckets of pho were stored behind the handwashing sink next to the grease trap., , 3. Boxes of fresh ginger were stored next to buckets of dishwashing chemicals. , , 4. Observed a bag of onions, bags of dry ingredients, and boxes of soy sauce stored on the floor in the kitchen., , 5. Front area:, Coffee presses and blenders stored in the 2-compartment sink. , , 6. Front area: , Coffee presses stored below the paper towel dispenser. , , COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:, 1. Do not store food on directly on the ground., 2. Do not store food next to the grease trap to protect it from contamination., 3. Store chemicals in a separate area away from food., 4. Keep buckets of pho broth partially covered when cooling to protect them from contamination and to allow the steam to escape so it can cool faster., 5. Do not store anything in the 2-compartment sink. The sink needs to be kept clear for handwashing. , 6. Do not store clean dishes under the paper towel dispenser.
1. Light observed at the bottom of the back kitchen door., , COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:, 1. Install a weatherstrip to close the gap and prevent entry of pests into the facility.
1. Bleach and soap mixture was being used to clean dishes. , , COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:, 1. Do not mix soap and bleach together, because it can produce harmful gases.
1. Observed grease and food on the floor along the back wall under the cooking equipment. , , 2. There was a buildup of grease on the hood vent filters above the grill and stove., , 3. Dust on ceiling tiles around the air ducts in the kitchen. , , COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:, 1. Clean the areas noted above thoroughly and more often.
1. Six staff members were working in the facility none of them had FST certificate., - One member should have FST certificate when 6 or more staff members are working onsite., 2. Many food safety processes were not implemented, food safety standards were ignored by food handlers within the food establishment., - The operator in care and control of the food establishment must take a certificate course in food safety: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/health-recognized-food-safety-courses-alberta.pdf#search=approved%20food%20safety. , Staff who handle food must complete at minimum the online Alberta Food Safety Basics Interactive Course: https://ahs.myabsorb.ca/#/public-dashboard
Ventilation canopy filters appeared dirty., - Clean ventilation canopy filters.
**The violation was still outstanding**, In the cooking area, the surface of the raised wooden platform is exposing raw, porous wood. , -Ensure all surfaces are smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable.
A few buckets and bus pans were cracked and broken., - Discard all the cracked or broken containers.
1. Hood fan filters has built-up debris/black grease. , -Keep filters clean to prevent debris contaminating your food. , The following area appeared dirty;, Walkin cooler ceiling and walls, shelves and food containers., Ensure to clean and sanitize the above-mentioned areas. , 2. The area around the hot water tank appeared dirty and cluttered., Arrange the corner by the hot water tank. ,