1003 Keswick Drive SW · KESWICK
September 4, 2025
PassFood containers are not properly stored in the top compartment of the food preparation cooler. Do not stack food containers and ensure that they fit properly in the space provided., - Foods stored in this manner cannot be held at less than 4C. Corrected
El Corazon is in the KESWICK neighbourhood. KESWICK, Edmonton has 26 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of April 10, 2026, there are 19 (73%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 7 times since September 9, 2024, with 7 passes and 0 closures on record.
Food containers are not properly stored in the top compartment of the food preparation cooler. Do not stack food containers and ensure that they fit properly in the space provided., - Foods stored in this manner cannot be held at less than 4C. Corrected
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.
Used wiping cloths are being left on the counters and no pre-made sanitizer solution available for the storage of cloths in between uses., - Staff prepared a 200 ppm quat sanitizer solution. Ensure sanitizer solutions are easily accessible in all food handling areas of the kitchen.
Observed the cook wipe their hands in a wiping cloth., - Proper handwashing practices and frequencies reviewed.
Several packages of meats observed thawing in a sink of standing water., - Thaw foods under cold running water or in the cooler.
The interior of the ice machine requires cleaning to remove a buildup of an orange substance. , Several strainers noted in "clean" storage had visible food particles on them. Strainers were sent for washing.
Food particle/debris buildup in the edges around the floor drain covers.
1. A buspan of cooked rice was stored under a counter, cooling., - Cooked foods are being left out at room temperature to cool for extended periods of time. Staff are not using a thermometer to monitor the cooling process. The rice was relocated to the cooler., , 2. Inadequate ice-water bath setup for the squeeze bottle of sauces., - Food containers must be fully immersed in the ice-water instead of just sitting on a layer of ice.
Quat sanitizer test papers could not be located.
The wood base below the hot water tank is raw wood., - Requires finishing/painting.
Food particle/debris buildup in the edges around the floor drain covers.
The kitchen dishwasher is not operating properly. At the time of inspection, the machine was turned on but the cycle would not stop, kept running continuously., - Owner called the dishwasher technician for service.
No hot water was available as the plumber was working on the hot water tank at the time of inspection.