4316 17 Street NW · LARKSPUR
February 12, 2026
PassObservations:, 1. Bulk food utensils were stored in direct contact with the food inside the containers, creating a risk of contamination., , 2. Dried food residue was observed on bulk food storage containers., , Corrective Actions Required:, 1. Store bulk food utensils in a sanitary manner that prevents contamination of the food (e.g., in a clean holder or with handles positioned above the food). Maintain proper food protection practices at all times., , 2. Thoroughly clean and sanitize all bulk food containers to remove dried food buildup and maintain them in a sanitary condition.
Observation:, An expired food handling permit was posted in the facility at the time of inspection., , Action Taken:, The operator replaced the expired permit with a valid food handling permit during the inspection.
Observation:, The toilet seat in the male washroom was observed to be loose and not securely fastened., , Corrective Action Required:, Securely fasten the toilet seat to ensure it is stable and properly affixed. If the seat cannot be adequately secured, replace the toilet seat to ensure it is maintained in good repair.
Observation:, Slime (biofilm) buildup was observed on the internal surfaces of the ice machine., , Corrective Action Required:, Thoroughly clean and sanitize the ice machine in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions to remove all biofilm buildup. Maintain the ice machine in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.
Observations:, , Reoccurring Violation (September 19, 2025): A buildup of dust was again observed on the ceiling tiles and vents in the main food preparation area, indicating failure to maintain the area in a sanitary condition., , Accumulation of food debris was observed in crevices and hard-to-reach areas throughout the kitchen., , Corrective Actions Required:, Conduct a thorough deep cleaning of all kitchen areas, including ceiling tiles, vents, crevices, and hard-to-reach surfaces, to remove dust and food debris. Develop, implement, and maintain an effective cleaning and monitoring schedule to prevent recurrence and ensure ongoing compliance with sanitary maintenance requirements.
Empire Grill Fine Indian Cuisine is in the LARKSPUR neighbourhood. LARKSPUR, Edmonton has 38 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of March 6, 2026, there are 29 (76%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 6 times since July 2, 2024, with 6 passes and 0 closures on record.
Observations:, 1. Bulk food utensils were stored in direct contact with the food inside the containers, creating a risk of contamination., , 2. Dried food residue was observed on bulk food storage containers., , Corrective Actions Required:, 1. Store bulk food utensils in a sanitary manner that prevents contamination of the food (e.g., in a clean holder or with handles positioned above the food). Maintain proper food protection practices at all times., , 2. Thoroughly clean and sanitize all bulk food containers to remove dried food buildup and maintain them in a sanitary condition.
Observation:, An expired food handling permit was posted in the facility at the time of inspection., , Action Taken:, The operator replaced the expired permit with a valid food handling permit during the inspection.
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.
Observation:, The toilet seat in the male washroom was observed to be loose and not securely fastened., , Corrective Action Required:, Securely fasten the toilet seat to ensure it is stable and properly affixed. If the seat cannot be adequately secured, replace the toilet seat to ensure it is maintained in good repair.
Observation:, Slime (biofilm) buildup was observed on the internal surfaces of the ice machine., , Corrective Action Required:, Thoroughly clean and sanitize the ice machine in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions to remove all biofilm buildup. Maintain the ice machine in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.
Observations:, , Reoccurring Violation (September 19, 2025): A buildup of dust was again observed on the ceiling tiles and vents in the main food preparation area, indicating failure to maintain the area in a sanitary condition., , Accumulation of food debris was observed in crevices and hard-to-reach areas throughout the kitchen., , Corrective Actions Required:, Conduct a thorough deep cleaning of all kitchen areas, including ceiling tiles, vents, crevices, and hard-to-reach surfaces, to remove dust and food debris. Develop, implement, and maintain an effective cleaning and monitoring schedule to prevent recurrence and ensure ongoing compliance with sanitary maintenance requirements.
A buildup of dust was observed on the ceiling tiles and vents in the main food preparation area. , Ensure that the indicated areas are cleaned and sanitized.
No thermometer was observed inside the prep cooler in the front service area. , Ensure that the indicated cooler is equipped with a thermometer.
The bleach/chlorine test strips were observed to be expired and would not change colors when dipped into the bleach/chlorine solution from the mechanical dishwasher. , Ensure that new bleach/chlorine test strips are acquired.
A buildup of dust was observed on the ceiling tiles and vents in the main food preparation area. , Ensure that the indicated areas are cleaned and sanitized.
No thermometer was observed inside the prep cooler in the front service area. , Ensure that the indicated cooler is equipped with a thermometer.
The bleach/chlorine test strips were observed to be expired and would not change colors when dipped into the bleach/chlorine solution from the mechanical dishwasher. , Ensure that new bleach/chlorine test strips are acquired.
1. A buildup of grime was observed on the floor beneath the shelving units in the dry storage area. , 2. A buildup of dust was observed on the ceiling tiles and vents in the main food preparation area. , 3. A buildup of food debris was observed in the back storage area. , 1-3. Ensure that the indicated areas are cleaned and sanitized.
Peeled onions observed in an open crate that had food debris accumulation on its surfaces.
Front service area chest freezer, a chest cooler (with food debris on its surfaces) observed on top of a partially open bag of food.
Back door for kitchen area propped open with a cardboard box.