8 - 2316 27 Avenue NE
Not in Compliance
3 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
September 4, 2025
Update September 4, 2025:, Hand sink in the back kitchen was not accessible at the time of inspection. , , Last Inspection:, Cleaning cloth was observed in the hand sink basin in the main kitchen. , - Operator removed the cleaning cloth during inspection. , , **Ensure hand sink remain unobstructed and accessible at all times for proper handwashing.
No paper towels were placed in the dispenser in the back kitchen. , , **Ensure paper towel are always present and placed inside the dispenser for proper hand washing.
The ceiling tiles in the main kitchen are an absorbent and uncleanable material. , , **Replace ceiling tiles with non-absorbent, smooth and easy to clean surfaces.
Taqueria El Chefe is in the SOUTH AIRWAYS neighbourhood. SOUTH AIRWAYS, Calgary has 141 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of June 9, 2026, there are 97 (69%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance or 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.
Jubilee Distributors
SOUTH AIRWAYS
This restaurant has been inspected 6 times since July 17, 2024, with 3 in compliance, 3 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
3 violations
Update September 4, 2025:, Hand sink in the back kitchen was not accessible at the time of inspection. , , Last Inspection:, Cleaning cloth was observed in the hand sink basin in the main kitchen. , - Operator removed the cleaning cloth during inspection. , , **Ensure hand sink remain unobstructed and accessible at all times for proper handwashing.
No paper towels were placed in the dispenser in the back kitchen. , , **Ensure paper towel are always present and placed inside the dispenser for proper hand washing.
The ceiling tiles in the main kitchen are an absorbent and uncleanable material. , , **Replace ceiling tiles with non-absorbent, smooth and easy to clean surfaces.
7 violations
Chlorine sanitizer measured significantly greater than 1000 ppm at the time of inspection. , - Operator remade the sanitizer solution and tested 100 ppm. , , **Ensure chlorine sanitizer is maintained at 100 ppm at all times.
Following food items in the stand-up cooler measured greater than 10*C and were discarded at the time of inspection:, - Feta cheese measured at 18.9*C. , - 3 packages of beef measured greater than 10*C.
Chicken and shrimps in the hot holding unit measured 49.5*C and 43.6*C respectively. , - Operator discarded the chicken and shrimp during inspection. , , **Ensure cooked high-risk food is maintained at or above 60*C at all times to prevent bacterial growth., , Notes:, 1. Hot holding unit was turned off during inspection. , 2. Operator turned on hot holding unit - measured above 60*C.
3 violations
**Corrected**, 1. Wet cleaning cloths were observed on the food contact surfaces throughout the facility. , - Operator removed the cleaning cloths during inspection. , , **Ensure cleaning cloths are submerged in the food grade sanitizer at all times if reusing or discarded after each use., , 2. Chlorine sanitizer solution measured 1000 ppm at the time of inspection. , - Operator remade the chlorine solution and tested 100 ppm. , , **Ensure chlorine sanitizer is mainatained at 100 ppm at all times.
A bag of chicken slices was observed in the basin of the hand sink. , - Operator mentioned that the chicken was bad and discarded during inspection. , , **Ensure hand sinks remain unobstructed and accessible at all times for handwashing. , **Ensure food is disposed in a sanitary manner.
Duct tape observed on the mixer in the kitchen which is not easy to clean. , - Operator mentioned that they do not use the mixer and discarded it during inspection. , , **Ensure all surfaces in the facility are durable, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
No violations
No violations
2 violations
The long cutting board along the prep table has significant food residue built-up in the grooves. Cutting boards must be scrubbed as part of the cleaning process. Must be done daily
When noy in use, store the mop and bucket away from food preparation area., Cover the 2 sides of the mop sink to ensure that splatter from grey water won't contaminate close by utensils and work surfaces.
Cleaning cloth was observed in the hand sink basin in the main kitchen. , - Operator removed the cleaning cloth during inspection. , , **Ensure hand sink remain unobstructed and accessible at all times for proper handwashing.
The ceiling tiles in the main kitchen are an absorbent and uncleanable material. , , **Replace ceiling tiles with non-absorbent, smooth and easy to clean surfaces.
Prep cooler in the main kitchen was not operational. , , **Please repair. , , Note: No food was observed in the prep cooler. Operator had moved all food items in different cooler.
Garbage bags were not present inside the garbage bin in the washroom. , , **Ensure garbage bags are present in the garbage bin for sanitary waste disposal.