3107 - 5150 47 Street NE
Not in Compliance
3 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
April 1, 2026
1. Paper towels were not available at one of the handwashing sinks in the bakery area., - Refill and maintain the paper towel dispenser to ensure continuous availability., 2. The handwashing sink in the main cooking area was not supplied with soap, and the sink-to-wall joint was missing caulking., - Ensure the soap dispenser is adequately supplied with soap at all times and apply an appropriate sealant to the sink-to-wall joint to maintain a cleanable, sanitary surface.
Ventilation canopy filters appeared dirty., - Clean ventilation canopy filters.
Mop sink did not have splash guard., - Install splash guards around the mop sink, or fully enclose the mop sink within a dedicated janitorial closet to prevent splash contamination.
The Taste Factory is in the WESTWINDS neighbourhood. WESTWINDS, Calgary has 249 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of July 27, 2026, there are 173 (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.
Desi Bazaar Grocery Store - Food Store
WESTWINDS
This restaurant has been inspected 13 times since August 15, 2023, with 2 in compliance, 5 not in compliance, and 6 closures on record.
3 violations
1. Paper towels were not available at one of the handwashing sinks in the bakery area., - Refill and maintain the paper towel dispenser to ensure continuous availability., 2. The handwashing sink in the main cooking area was not supplied with soap, and the sink-to-wall joint was missing caulking., - Ensure the soap dispenser is adequately supplied with soap at all times and apply an appropriate sealant to the sink-to-wall joint to maintain a cleanable, sanitary surface.
Ventilation canopy filters appeared dirty., - Clean ventilation canopy filters.
Mop sink did not have splash guard., - Install splash guards around the mop sink, or fully enclose the mop sink within a dedicated janitorial closet to prevent splash contamination.
4 violations
1. Paper towels were not available at one of the handwashing sinks in the bakery area., - Refill and maintain the paper towel dispenser to ensure continuous availability., 2. The handwashing sink in the main cooking area was not supplied with soap, and the sink-to-wall joint was missing caulking., - Ensure the soap dispenser is adequately supplied with soap at all times and apply an appropriate sealant to the sink-to-wall joint to maintain a cleanable, sanitary surface.
The facility did not have valid FHP permit., - Ensure to get valid FHP., - Closure order issued.
Ventilation canopy filters appeared dirty., - Clean ventilation canopy filters.
3 violations
1. Paper towels were not available at one of the handwashing sinks in the bakery area., - Refill and maintain the paper towel dispenser to ensure continuous availability., 2. The handwashing sink in the main cooking area was not supplied with soap, and the sink-to-wall joint was missing caulking., - Ensure the soap dispenser is adequately supplied with soap at all times and apply an appropriate sealant to the sink-to-wall joint to maintain a cleanable, sanitary surface.
Ventilation canopy filters appeared dirty., - Clean ventilation canopy filters.
Mop sink did not have splash guard., - Install splash guards around the mop sink, or fully enclose the mop sink within a dedicated janitorial closet to prevent splash contamination.
No violations
15 violations
There were cleaning cloths stored on food-contact surfaces. The inspector informed the staff and the operator that cleaning cloths must be fully submerged in a sanitizer bucket solution at all times after use. Please educate all staff regarding the proper use and storage of cleaning cloths.
No sanitizer solution was initially prepared for food handling areas in the facility. Operator was able to acquire bulk bleach solution to prepare chlorine sanitizer during the inspection. As discussed, ensure that sanitizer solution is available at the facility and used for each food handling area., **OUTSTANDING (2025-06-12). No surface sanitizer was available. Operator prepared chlorine (bleach) sanitizer during inspection and concentration was tested at 100 ppm., **OUTSTANDING (2025-07-30). Two sanitizer spray bottles were available in the food preparation area in the kitchen: one was measured way above 200 ppm (bleaching out extensively) and the other was slightly above 200 ppm (slightly bleaching out).
5 violations
***Repeating Violation***, , No sanitizer solution was initially prepared for food handling areas in the facility. , - Operator was able to acquire bulk bleach solution to prepare chlorine sanitizer during the inspection., - As discussed, ensure that sanitizer solution is available at the facility and used for each food handling area., , **June 12, 2025: No surface sanitizer was available. Operator prepared chlorine (bleach) sanitizer during inspection and concentration was tested at 100 ppm.
***Ongoing Violation***, , At the time of inspection, no thermometer was available at the facility., - Please acquire thermometer.
***Ongoing Violation***, , Paper towel dispensers were not installed at either of the hand sinks located in the back kitchen., - Please install appropriate paper towel dispensers at all hand sinks., - Ensure all hand wash sinks are fully stocked at all times with soap, paper towels, hot and cold running water supply., , **June 12, 2025: As per operator, paper towel dispensers have been ordered.
8 violations
No sanitizer solution was initially prepared for food handling areas in the facility. , - Operator was able to acquire bulk bleach solution to prepare chlorine sanitizer during the inspection., - As discussed, ensure that sanitizer solution is available at the facility and used for each food handling area.
1. Meat products stored above raw vegetables in the walk-in cooler., - Ensure to place meat products to the lower shelves and have raw vegetables on upper shelves., , 2. Clean utensils were stored on a shelf directly next to the mop sink. , - Please do not store food/food equipment within 5 feet of open mop sink.
At the time of inspection, no thermometer was available at the facility., - Please acquire thermometer.
1 violation
Obtain a dispenser for the paper towel at the hand sink in the food prep area.
No violations
4 violations
Food areas were missing baseboards and/or there were gaps in floor/wall joints. Please install missing baseboards or fill in gaps so areas are easy to clean., **Dec 21, 2023: front retail area still requires baseboards/sealant.
There were a few ceiling tiles in the kitchen that were constructed of unfinished drywall. Please install smooth, washable ceiling tiles.
1) The blast chiller was operating properly and had a display temp of 53F., **Dec 21, 2023: blast chiller was not turned on during time of inspection., 2) The door cut out between the walk-in freezer/cooler was not finished. Please finish or remove.
4 violations
An overhead garage door was present in the front food handling area. To ensure this door is not used during operation, please make adjustments to render it inoperable.
Mouse droppings were present in the dry storage room. Take special note along ledges. Please clean and sanitize areas contaminated by droppings.
1) Food areas were missing baseboards and/or there were gaps in floor/wall joints. Please install missing baseboards or fill in gaps so areas are easy to clean., **Dec 21, 2023: front retail area still requires baseboards/sealant., 2) Door frame to storage area was unfinished, and walls in storage area were unfinished. , **Dec 21, 2023: door frame and area on food production side not finished., 3) Wall corner at end of cook line was not properly finished. Please finish so area is easy to clean., 4) Manufacturer protective film still present on stainless steel panels in food areas and tape was still in place on walls from install process. Please remove film and tape and ensure walls are re-painted if paint peels off away with tape removal., **Dec 21, 2023: some wall areas still need to be painted.
5 violations
1) The front service hand sink was not supplied with liquid hand soap or paper towels. Please provide soap and paper towels in suitable dispensers., 2) Paper towels and their dispensers were missing at hand sinks in the burger prep area, main cook area, and bakery.
1) An overhead garage door was present in the front food handling area. To ensure this door is not used during operation, please make adjustments to render it inoperable., 2) Unable to determine the use of the overhead pipe above the 2 comp sink in the burger prep area. Please confirm.
1) Mouse droppings were present in the dry storage room. Take special note along ledges. Please clean and sanitize areas contaminated by droppings., 2) Mouse droppings noted on hot water tank pan in staff area.
No violations
Mop sink did not have splash guard., - Install splash guards around the mop sink, or fully enclose the mop sink within a dedicated janitorial closet to prevent splash contamination.
Several food items in the two walk-in coolers were noted not covered during the inspection. This includes raw chicken meat, and some dessert trays. The inspector informed the staff and the operator that all food items must be covered to prevent cross-contamination of the food during storage. Please ensure to cover all food items.
The three (3) display coolers at the front display area were measured above 9°C, and the internal temperatures of the food were also measured between 9-10°C. High-risk food items, including desserts, were stored in the cooler. The inspector informed the operator that all high-risk food items must be stored at or below 4°C. The unit-in-question must not be used for storing high-risk food items until fixed or able to maintain a temperature of 4°C or below., , The two walk-in coolers were noted above 4°C (left walk-in cooler was measured at 8°C; right walk-in cooler was measured at 7°C). The internal temperatures of the food items in the cooler were also measured as such. High-risk food items, including raw chicken meat and dessert trays, were stored in the cooler. The inspector informed the operator that all high-risk food items must be stored at or below 4°C. The units-in-question must be monitored and not used for storing high-risk food items until fixed or able to maintain a temperature of 4°C or below.
At the time of inspection, no thermometer was available at the facility. Please acquire thermometer., **OUTSTANDING (2025-06-12)., **OUTSTANDING (2025-07-30). There was no probe thermometer available on site during the inspection for checking the safe internal temperatures of food during cooking. Please obtain a probe thermometer that is able to measure a temperature between 0-100°C.
An improper thawing practice was observed during the inspection. Frozen raw meat products were found stored in room temperature. The staff mentioned that they were trying to thaw/defrost the meat. The inspector discussed the proper thawing procedures with the operator. This includes thawing food from the freezer to the cooler overnight (under refrigeration at 4°C or less), completely submerged in cold running water, by microwaving, or thawing as part of the cooking process. Improper thawing provides an opportunity for surviving bacteria to grow to harmful numbers and/or produce toxins.
The three-compartment sink was unable to hold water. The first sink (biggest/left compartment) had a leak on the right-side metal divider that releases water to the other compartment. The removable compartment (third/right) compartment) was also unable to water and not able to be plugged since the drain was not properly attached/secured to the sink, completely draining the water after filling. Thus, manual dishwashing of dishwares, utensils, and tools cannot be conducted on site as these items cannot be fully submerged in an approved sanitizer solution for at least 2 minutes. There were no other available sinks on site for dishwashing purposes.
The staff and the operator were not able to demonstrate proper use of the multiple-compartment sink for dishwashing purposes. Specifically, they were not sanitizing dishwares after washing with soap and water, as required. The inspector walked through with the staff and the operator on how to properly use the sink for sanitization. As discussed, please ensure to fully submerge all dishes, utensils, and equipment in a 100-ppm chlorine concentration by following this ratio: ½ teaspoon of bleach per liter of water. Use test strips to confirm the chlorine concentration.
A cellphone was noted being stored on top of the food preparation table. The inspector informed the staff and the operator that all personal items and belongings must be stored away from food and food-contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination. Please educate all staff regarding the proper use and storage of personal belongings, such as cellphones, while working and handling food.
At the time of inspection, no chlorine test strips were available on-site to check sanitizer concentration. Operator instructed to acquire test strips to check concentration of dishwashing and spray bottle (surface) sanitizers., **OUTSTANDING (2025-06-12)., **OUTSTANDING (2025-07-30). The chlorine test strips available on site were expired in July 2024. Please obtain new test strips and ensure to educate staff on the proper use of test strips.
One of the doors of the left-most (customer-facing) display cooler at the front display area was broken and covered in cling wrap. Please fix the cooler door to ensure that all surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable.
***Ongoing Violation***, , 1. Floor in the area leading to the walk-in freezer was observed to be damaged, with large sections of missing tiles and exposed subfloor. Metal sheet was used to cover damaged floor at the freezer entrance., - Repair or replace the damaged flooring to ensure it is smooth, non-absorbent, durable, and easily cleanable., , 2. The walk-in cooler fan was observed dripping water directly into an open bucket resulting in splashing in the surrounding area., - Install proper drainage system.
Scoops for dry products were stored inside the bulk bin food containers with the scoops covered in the food products. All scoops should be stored away from the food product or in a separate food-safe container, then cleaned and sanitized daily, to prevent the risk of contamination of the bulk ingredients.
The cutting board on top of the prep table had deep punctures (assumingly from the skewers) and deep grooves that had an accumulation of grease and food debris. Please resurface or repair the cutting board so it remains smooth and easily cleanable.
Some areas of the facility required cleaning. The inspector informed the operator that all areas of the facility must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. The following areas must be cleaned:, - Floors behind the kitchen cooking equipment in the kitchen, - Floors underneath the shelving units in the dry storage area, **PLEASE CLEAN THE AFOREMENTIONED AREAS.
***Ongoing Violation***, , At the time of inspection, no chlorine test strips were available on-site to check sanitizer concentration., - Operator instructed to acquire test strips to check concentration of dishwashing and spray bottle (surface) sanitizers.
***Ongoing Violation***, , 1. Floor in the area leading to the walk-in freezer was observed to be damaged, with large sections of missing tiles and exposed subfloor. Metal sheet was used to cover damaged floor at the freezer entrance., - Repair or replace the damaged flooring to ensure it is smooth, non-absorbent, durable, and easily cleanable., , 2. The walk-in cooler fan was observed dripping water directly into an open bucket resulting in splashing in the surrounding area., - Install proper drainage system.
***Ongoing Violation***, , Paper towel dispensers were not installed at either of the hand sinks located in the back kitchen., - Please install appropriate paper towel dispensers at all hand sinks., - Ensure all hand wash sinks are fully stocked at all times with soap, paper towels, hot and cold running water supply.
1. The dry bulk foods room near dishwashing area was unclean and had food debris around the floors. Dry foods are stored without cover. , - Staff informed to clean this area and store all open foods in a container or in a sealed manner. , , 2. The walk-in cooler contained several food items (produce, meat) stored without cover. , - As discussed, cover all foods in storage., , 3. Various items were observed stored directly on the floor throughout the facility including but not limited to food buckets near walk-in cooler, pots, trays, and water bottles in the dry storage areas., - Operator was informed to keep food and food related items atleast 6 inches from the floor.
1. An opened metal can of food was stored in the walk-in cooler. Operator transferred the food products to a food grade container during inspection., - Make sure once canned food item is opened, food should then be transferred to a food-grade container., , 2. Scoops for bulk items were stored inside the containers, with handles covered in product., - Operator ensured that scoops are removed from product., - Ensure to use scoops with handles and store them away from the food product or in a separate food-safe container.
At the time of inspection, no chlorine test strips were available on-site to check sanitizer , concentration., - Operator instructed to acquire test strips to check concentration of dishwashing and spray bottle (surface) sanitizers.
1. Cardboard reused as liner behind the prep line cooler was visibly dirty and stained., - Operator is to remove cardboard liners to make sure food surfaces are smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and impervious to moisture., , 2. Floor in the area leading to the walk-in freezer was observed to be damaged, with large sections of missing tiles and exposed subfloor. Metal sheet was used to cover damaged floor at the freezer entrance., - Repair or replace the damaged flooring to ensure it is smooth, non-absorbent, durable, and easily cleanable., , 3. The walk-in cooler fan was observed dripping water directly into an open bucket resulting in splashing in the surrounding area., - Install proper drainage system.
Pizza prep line cooler was added into the kitchen and it was not turned on for inspection. Unable to determine if unit is in good operating order.
1) The front service pastry cooler tested 12-14C. Please make adjustments/repair so unit maintains perishable foods at 4C or less., **Dec 21, 2023: fan unit removed and being repaired during time of inspection. Part on order., 2) The blast chiller was operating properly and had a display temp of 53F., **Dec 21, 2023: blast chiller was not turned on during time of inspection., 3) The door cut out between the walk-in freezer/cooler was not finished. Please finish or remove.
1) Concrete patches in front area along door entrance and corners were rough and appeared to be unsealed. Please ensure all floor surfaces are smooth, nonporous and easily cleanable., 2) Food areas were missing baseboards and/or there were gaps in floor/wall joints. Please install missing baseboards or fill in gaps so areas are easy to clean., 3) Door frame to storage area was unfinished, and walls in storage area were unfinished. , 4) The staff bathroom door that opens into the kitchen was missing a self-closure device., 5) The 2 comp sink in the burger prep area was set on blocks of unfinished wood. Please remove or install proper risers/leg extensions for the sink., 6) Wall corner at end of cook line was not properly finished. Please finish so area is easy to clean., 7) Manufacturer protective film still present on stainless steel panels in food areas and tape was still in place on walls from install process. Please remove film and tape and ensure walls are re-painted if paint peels off away with tape removal.
1) Front freezer units were not turned on. Please correct electrical requirements and have units turned on for inspection. Unable to determine proper working order of units., 2) One undercounter cooler in the front service area was not turned on for inspection., 3) The front service pastry cooler tested 12-14C. Please make adjustments/repair so unit maintains perishable foods at 4C or less., 4) The left side of the front display cake cooler tested 15-18C., 5) The cooler unit at the burger prep line was not turned on for inspection., 6) The blast chiller was operating properly and had a display temp of 53F., 7) The door cut out between the walk-in freezer/cooler was not finished. Please finish or remove.