2821 116 Street NW · BLUE QUILL
Blue Quill Chinese Food is in the BLUE QUILL neighbourhood. BLUE QUILL, Edmonton has 19 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of April 21, 2026, there are 15 (79%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 5 times since March 19, 2025, with 5 passes and 0 closures on record.
No premade surface sanitizer was available during food preparation. The operator prepared a 100ppm chlorine solution as instructed. A sanitizer solution must be available at all times during food handling for effective surface sanitizing., , Used wiping cloths were noted on various surfaces in the back kitchen area. The operator was instructed to store used wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution in between uses and store dirty cloths waiting for cleaning in a designated storage bin for dirty linens.
A dead mouse was found in a trap in the kitchen, and fresh and old mice droppings were observed under the two-compartment sink, around the grease trap, and behind the storage room chest freezers.
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.
Personal items were observed stored next to food items in the kitchen and dry storage room, including employees’ phones, purses, coffee mugs, canned drinks, jackets, and coats. The personal items were relocated by the operator. A dedicated area must be provided to store staff belongings, separate from food handling and storage areas.
Several containers of food were observed left uncovered in the walk-in cooler. All food items must be properly covered to prevent contamination.
No pest control record was available for November. The operator stated that the pest control company visits on demand. Pest control must be conducted at least once a month. Contact the pest control company immediately to implement appropriate control measures for the mice infestation.
Equipment is not being maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, including but not limited to:, , Cook line (grill, sides of the grill, deep fryer, filters, etc.), Interior and exterior of the kitchen microwave, Interior and exterior of all coolers, Food cart/trolley in the kitchen, Shelves used for storing glassware at the bar, Shelves and trays used for storing dishes in the kitchen, All shelves used for storing food and utensils, All food bins, including their covers, Two-compartment dishwashing sink, , These items must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized to ensure they are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition.
Facility is not being maintained in a sanitary condition, including but not limited to:, , Walls, floors, and ceiling tiles in the back kitchen and dishwasher area, Floor underneath the two-compartment sink, Floors under the cook line and prep line, where a large build-up of grease and debris was observed, Floors under the rice cooker table, , These areas must be thoroughly cleaned., , 2. Many shelves are cluttered. Reorganize to facilitate proper cleaning and remove any items that are no longer in use., , 3.The front service area is cluttered and disorganized, making it hard to clean., , 4. Mice droppings were observed under the two-compartment sink, around the grease trap, and behind the storage room chest freezers.
No bleach/chlorine test strips were observed. , Ensure that bleach/chlorine test strips are acquired.
Several missing tiles were observed on the wall in the mop sink room. , Ensure that the indicated tiles are replaced, or the surface is refinished with an alternative material to be smooth, moisture resistant and easy to clean.
No bleach/chlorine test strips were observed. , Ensure that bleach/chlorine test strips are acquired.
Several missing tiles were observed on the wall in the mop sink room. , Ensure that the indicated tiles are replaced, or the surface is refinished with an alternative material to be smooth, moisture resistant and easy to clean.
A can-opener was observed with a buildup of food debris and grime. , Ensure that the indicated utensil is cleaned and sanitized.
1. A buildup of grime was observed on the light switches in the mop sink room, the freezer storage room and in the hallway to the back food prep area. , 2. A buildup of food debris was observed beneath the shelving beside the two-compartment dishwashing sink. , 3. The rolling food cart in the main kitchen area was observed with a buildup of food debris and/or grime. , 4. The electrical plug-in unit located at the middle food prep island was observed with a buildup of food debris., 5. The front service area was observed to be disorganized and cluttered which makes it difficult to clean., 1-4. Ensure that the indicated areas are cleaned and sanitized., 5. Ensure that the indicated area is organized and/or decluttered.