1281 Aster Boulevard NW · ASTER
Blasters Ice Creams & Cakes is in the ASTER neighbourhood. ASTER, Edmonton has 10 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of March 31, 2026, there are 9 (90%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 9 times since October 24, 2024, with 9 passes and 0 closures on record.
Staff was reminded to wash hands after touching nose and mouth.
Facility is rinsing all dishes with water only. They are not using soap or doing a sanitize step.
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.
Alberta records each visit as either a routine inspection (with any violations noted) or a closed order. If you see violations listed without a closed order, the operator was allowed to continue while addressing them. A closed order means the inspector required the kitchen to stop serving customers until the issues were corrected.
Opened bags of dry foods, including flour and sugar, were observed in their original bulk bags. Food-safe, tightly lidded containers must be obtained, and all opened food must be stored in them to prevent contamination. , Appropriate scoops with handles must also be obtained for dispensing bulk food items.
Cleaning required at the cake making station, , Shelving requires cleaning and decluttering.
18th March 2026: No premade sanitizer solution was observed while cake-making was occurring in the main food preparation area. A demonstration was provided on how to prepare a chlorine sanitizer solution. The facility is required to obtain appropriate containers, such as sanitizer buckets or spray bottles, to store the solution once prepared., ________________________________________________________________________, , A sanitizer solution was not prepared. , , Soiled rags were noted on food contact surfaces.
Opened bags of dry foods, including flour and sugar, were observed in their original bulk bags. Food-safe, tightly lidded containers must be obtained, and all opened food must be stored in them to prevent contamination. , Appropriate scoops with handles must also be obtained for dispensing bulk food items.
No chlorine test strips were available. A chlorine test strip must be available to confirm the sanitizer concentration for manual dishwashing, equipment, and surface sanitizing.
Current pest control records were not available.
Valid food handling permit was not posted.
18th March 2026: Additional cleaning is required for the espresso machine (not in use), the rolled ice cream machine, and the milkshake blender., ____________________________________________________________________________, , The dipper well had standing water with 2 scoops inside. Dipper well must be turned on at all times if scoops are present., , the soft ice cream machine had an off odor., , The milkshake blender was not being cleaned after use., , Rolled ice cream machine is dirty., , Esspresso machine which is no longer is dirty.
Cleaning required at the cake making station, , Shelving requires cleaning and decluttering.
18th March 2026: No premade sanitizer solution was observed while cake-making was occurring in the main food preparation area. A demonstration was provided on how to prepare a chlorine sanitizer solution. The facility is required to obtain appropriate containers, such as sanitizer buckets or spray bottles, to store the solution once prepared., ________________________________________________________________________, , A sanitizer solution was not prepared. , , Soiled rags were noted on food contact surfaces.
Opened bags of dry foods, including flour and sugar, were observed in their original bulk bags. Food-safe, tightly lidded containers must be obtained, and all opened food must be stored in them to prevent contamination. , Appropriate scoops with handles must also be obtained for dispensing bulk food items.
No chlorine test strips were available. A chlorine test strip must be available to confirm the sanitizer concentration for manual dishwashing, equipment, and surface sanitizing.
Valid food handling permit was not posted.
18th March 2026: Additional cleaning is required for the espresso machine (not in use), the rolled ice cream machine, and the milkshake blender., ____________________________________________________________________________, , The dipper well had standing water with 2 scoops inside. Dipper well must be turned on at all times if scoops are present., , the soft ice cream machine had an off odor., , The milkshake blender was not being cleaned after use., , Rolled ice cream machine is dirty., , Esspresso machine which is no longer is dirty.
Cleaning required at the cake making station, , Shelving requires cleaning and decluttering.
18th March 2026: No premade sanitizer solution was observed while cake-making was occurring in the main food preparation area. A demonstration was provided on how to prepare a chlorine sanitizer solution. The facility is required to obtain appropriate containers, such as sanitizer buckets or spray bottles, to store the solution once prepared., ________________________________________________________________________, , A sanitizer solution was not prepared. , , Soiled rags were noted on food contact surfaces.
Opened bags of dry foods, including flour and sugar, were observed in their original bulk bags. Food-safe, tightly lidded containers must be obtained, and all opened food must be stored in them to prevent contamination. , Appropriate scoops with handles must also be obtained for dispensing bulk food items.
No chlorine test strips were available. A chlorine test strip must be available to confirm the sanitizer concentration for manual dishwashing, equipment, and surface sanitizing.
Current pest control records were not available.
Valid food handling permit was not posted.
18th March 2026: Two dirty scoops were observed stored in a bowl while the dipper well was turned off. Staff were instructed to wash and sanitize the scoops. The dipper well was turned on, and the scoops were properly stored in it. Ensure scoops are always stored in the dipper well and that the dipper well remains on at all times when scoops are present., , The milkshake blender was observed with accumulated food debris. The staff member was instructed to clean and sanitize the machine. Proper Clean-In-Place (CIP) procedures were reviewed: wipe with soapy water, rinse, then sanitize.
18th March 2026: Additional cleaning is required for the espresso machine (not in use), the rolled ice cream machine, and the milkshake blender., ____________________________________________________________________________, , The dipper well had standing water with 2 scoops inside. Dipper well must be turned on at all times if scoops are present., , the soft ice cream machine had an off odor., , The milkshake blender was not being cleaned after use., , Rolled ice cream machine is dirty., , Esspresso machine which is no longer is dirty.
Cleaning required at the cake making station, , Shelving requires cleaning and decluttering.
A sanitizer solution was not prepared. , , Soiled rags were noted on food contact surfaces.
Flats of kick boxes were being stored on the floor. Equipment and dishes were being put on top of flat cake boxes.
Staff member indicated that he mixed bleach into a bottle labelled disinfectant cleaner. Do not mix bleach and or other chemical chemicals.
Hand sinks were not stocked with soap.
Current pest control records were not available.
Valid food handling permit was not posted.
The dipper well had standing water with 2 scoops inside. Dipper well must be turned on at all times if scoops are present., , the soft ice cream machine had an off odor., , The milkshake blender was not being cleaned after use., , Rolled ice cream machine is dirty., , Esspresso machine which is no longer is dirty.
Cleaning required at the cake making station, , Shelving requires cleaning and decluttering.
A sanitizer solution was not prepared. , , Soiled rags were noted on food contact surfaces.
Hand sinks were not stocked with soap.
Current pest control records were not available.
Valid food handling permit was not posted.
The dipper well had standing water with 2 scoops inside. Dipper well must be turned on at all times if scoops are present., , the soft ice cream machine had an off odor., , The milkshake blender was not being cleaned after use., , Rolled ice cream machine is dirty., , Esspresso machine which is no longer is dirty.
Sanitation was poor in public washroom, front area, shelving, cupboard doors, ice cream coolers, walls, counters, floors,. bulk food bins. walk in coolers and doors. , , Clean and maintain in a sanitary condition., , Decluttering required. Remove all unused or unrelated items from the facility. , , Cleaning schedule is required.
A cleaning schedule is not available. Please ensure a cleaning schedule is used to improve cleaning frequencies., , Provide a copy to inspector for review.
A sanitizer solution was not prepared. , , Soiled rags were noted on food contact surfaces.
Hot holding unit was set to 45 Celsius. Please ensure that foods are kept above 60 Celsius.
Hand sinks were not stocked with soap.
Current pest control records were not available.
Valid food handling permit was not posted.
The dipper well had standing water with 2 scoops inside. Dipper well must be turned on at all times if scoops are present., , the soft ice cream machine had an off odor., , The milkshake blender was not being cleaned after use., , Rolled ice cream machine is dirty., , Esspresso machine which is no longer is dirty.
Sanitation was poor in public washroom, front area, shelving, cupboard doors, ice cream coolers, walls, counters, floors,. bulk food bins. walk in coolers and doors. , , Clean and maintain in a sanitary condition., , Decluttering required. Remove all unused or unrelated items from the facility. , , Cleaning schedule is required.
A cleaning schedule is not available. Please ensure a cleaning schedule is used to improve cleaning frequencies., , Provide a copy to inspector for review.
A sanitizer solution was not prepared. , , Soiled rags were noted on food contact surfaces.
packaging is being stored on the ground, under dirty dishes and in such a way that is is getting soiled and contaminated. , , Packaging that is soiled or contaminated must not be used., , Food packaging must be protected from contamination and kept in a sanitary fashion.
Current pest control records were not available.
Unfinished wood shelves noted in facility or particle board shelves that cannot be easily cleaned.
Lighting level by mop sink is not adequate. Please increase the lighting level.
The dipper well had standing water with 2 scoops inside. Dipper well must be turned on at all times if scoops are present., , the soft ice cream machine had an off odor.
Sanitation was poor in public washroom, front area, shelving, cupboard doors, ice cream coolers, walls, counters, floors,. bulk food bins. walk in coolers and doors. , , Clean and maintain in a sanitary condition., , Decluttering required. Remove all unused or unrelated items from the facility. , , Cleaning schedule is required.