2 - 12981 50 Street NW
Not in Compliance
1 violation was found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
February 24, 2026
February 2026:, QUATS test strips were not available. Staff were not able to find one. , The facility uses QUATS sanitizer as well as chlorine sanitizer in the dishwasher and iodine in the bar glasswasher., Chlorine (bleach) jug was present in the storage area., , Correction:, 1. Education provided on 3 different sanitizers in the facility (chlorine, QUATS, and iodine), , 2. Recommended using the chlorine (bleach) instead of QUATS so that chlorine test strips can be used for both the dishwasher and sanitizer solution., , 3. If QUATS is used as the sanitizer, ensure that there are QUATS test trips available to test its concentration., , 4. Alberta Health Services approved sanitizer information to be sent to the operator.
Franco's Family Dining is in the HOMESTEADER neighbourhood. HOMESTEADER, Edmonton has 28 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of June 16, 2026, there are 24 (86%) 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.
This restaurant has been inspected 5 times since February 7, 2024, with 1 in compliance, 4 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
1 violation
February 2026:, QUATS test strips were not available. Staff were not able to find one. , The facility uses QUATS sanitizer as well as chlorine sanitizer in the dishwasher and iodine in the bar glasswasher., Chlorine (bleach) jug was present in the storage area., , Correction:, 1. Education provided on 3 different sanitizers in the facility (chlorine, QUATS, and iodine), , 2. Recommended using the chlorine (bleach) instead of QUATS so that chlorine test strips can be used for both the dishwasher and sanitizer solution., , 3. If QUATS is used as the sanitizer, ensure that there are QUATS test trips available to test its concentration., , 4. Alberta Health Services approved sanitizer information to be sent to the operator.
3 violations
Clear spray bottles with pink/red QUATS sanitizer were unlabeled., One unlabeled QUATS spray bottle was observed right next to a pickle juice container., , Correction:, -Ensure that all spray bottles containing sanitizers are clearly marked as 'Sanitizers', -Ensure that any chemicals, cleansers, or similar products used in the facility are clearly labeled for their contents.
Bar glasswasher which is using chlorine to sanitize has 0 ppm at end stage., , By Feb 14, 2025 ensure glasswasher is adequately santizing glasses. Until then use the dishwasher in the kitchen to sanitize glasses., , Feb 28, 2025 update:, The bar the washer was serviced but since then there was a problem with the pump and it is not operational. Currently are washing glasses from the bar in the dishwasher in the kitchen., , August 20, 2025: operator indicated that the facility is switching from chlorine-based glasswasher to iodine glass washer.
QUATS test strips were not available. , The facility was using QUATS sanitizer., , Correction:, -Ensure that there are QUATS test trips available to test the concentration of sanitizer.
1 violation
Bar glasswasher which is using chlorine to sanitize has 0 ppm at end stage., , By Feb 14, 2025 ensure glasswasher is adequately santizing glasses. Until then use the dishwasher in the kitchen to sanitize glasses., , Feb 28, 2025 update:, The bar the washer was serviced but since then there was a problem with the pump and it is not operational. Currently are washing glasses from the bar in the dishwasher in the kitchen.
4 violations
Multiple items in the walk in cooler are uncovered., , By Feb 13, 2025 ensure all items in coolers are covered.
Bar glasswasher which is using chlorine to sanitize has 0 ppm at end stage., , By Feb 14, 2025 ensure glasswasher is adequately santizing glasses. Until then use the dishwasher in the kitchen to sanitize glasses.
No contract with a pest control company and are not filling out monthly pest control checklists., , By Feb 18, 2025 ensure one of the above options is implemented.
No violations
The area under diswasher requires cleaning. , No cleaning plan is being implemented., , By Feb 18, 2025 clean the diswasher area and implement a cleaning schedule.