1731 102 Street NW · SOUTH EDMONTON COMMON
Garden Bakery is in the SOUTH EDMONTON COMMON neighbourhood. SOUTH EDMONTON COMMON, Edmonton has 97 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of April 20, 2026, there are 75 (77%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 7 times since January 15, 2025, with 7 passes and 0 closures on record.
A hole was noted below the hand sink., A hole was observed at the bottom of the exterior door. , All holes must be sealed to prevent pest entry.
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.
December 8, 2025: , All mouse droppings have been cleaned, and no new droppings were observed. The manager has booked an appointment with the pest control company and is awaiting their service. A hole was noted below the hand sink. All holes must be sealed to prevent pest entry., _____________________________________________, , Mice droppings were observed in several areas, including but not limited to the floor in front of the walk-in cooler, underneath the dishwashing sink, ice machine, the two coolers in the back of house (BOH), and around the janitor sink. A pest control professional must be consulted to implement appropriate control, as self-monitoring is not effective., , No pest control records were available for review. Pest control monitoring must be conducted, with records maintained monthly and made available for review., , A hole was observed at the bottom of the exterior door. Weatherstripping is required to seal the gap and prevent pest entry.
Mice droppings were observed in several areas, including but not limited to the floor in front of the walk-in cooler, underneath the dishwashing sink, ice machine, the two coolers in the back of house (BOH), and around the janitor sink. A pest control professional must be consulted to implement appropriate control, as self-monitoring is not effective., , No pest control records were available for review. Pest control monitoring must be conducted, with records maintained monthly and made available for review., , A hole was observed at the bottom of the exterior door. Weatherstripping is required to seal the gap and prevent pest entry.
The sanitizer solution in the front service area was measured at 0 ppm chlorine. The solution was replaced to maintain a minimum concentration of 100 ppm chlorine.
There was no hand soap at the hand sink in the food prep area. The operator refilled the liquid soap during the inspection. Hand sinks must be supplied with liquid soap and paper towels at all times.
The paper towels at the food prep area sink were not in a dispenser. Paper towels must be stored in a dispenser to prevent contamination.
Outstanding violation, Several bags of food were stored directly on the floor in the back storage area. All food and food items must be kept at least 15 cm (6 in.) off the floor on racks, shelves, or pallets.
Mouse droppings were observed in several areas, including but not limited to the floor in front of the walk-in cooler, underneath the dishwashing sink, ice machine, the two coolers in the back of house (BOH), and around the janitor sink. A pest control professional must be consulted to implement appropriate control, as self-monitoring is not effective., , No pest control records were available for review. Pest control monitoring must be conducted, with records maintained monthly and made available for review., , A hole was observed at the bottom of the exterior door. Weatherstripping is required to seal the gap and prevent pest entry.
A buildup of mold-like substance was observed inside the ice machine. The machine must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized., , The food rack cover had an accumulation of dirt and food splashes and requires cleaning.
Nov 14, 2025:, Cardboard-covered foil trays were still observed. Cardboard cannot be effectively cleaned and sanitized and must not be reused to cover food or store cakes., , Jan 21, 2025: , Damaged and dirty cardboard covered foil trays still noted. Discontinue re-using these to cover foods and store the cakes on as cardboard cannot be properly washed.
Cleaning is required in the following areas, including but not limited to the floor in front of the walk-in cooler, underneath the dishwashing sink, food prep table, ice machine, the two coolers in the BOH, and around the janitor sink and hand sink in the BOH.
Written cleaning lists are not available.
Bulk bags of flour/sugar etc. are being stored directly on the floor., - Stoe the foods up off the floor on crates/etc. or in pest proof containers
Jan 21, 2025: , Damaged and dirty cardboard covered foil trays still noted. Discontinue re-using these to cover foods and store the cakes on as cardboard cannot be properly washed., , Jan 15, 2025:, 1. Metal trays in the baking area are visibly dirty with food particles. Trays must be washed before placing them back into storage., 2. Damaged and dirty foil covered cake trays observed. Discard these items.
Written cleaning lists are not available.
Used wiping cloths left on counters and no pre-made sanitizer solutions are present in the food handling areas., - Prepare the 100 ppm chlorine solutions and store the cloths in the solution in between uses.
1. Metal trays in the baking area are visibly dirty with food particles. Trays must be washed before placing them back into storage., 2. Damaged and dirty foil covered cake trays observed. Discard these items.
2025-01-15, Scoop noted with handle in contact with the flour., Spoon stored inside a bowl of icing, handle in contact with the food., , 2024-02-22, Below item was not yet corrected., ___________________, 2024-02-16, Scoops were stored in bulk dry goods bins when not in use. , , ACTION REQUIRED: Store scoops outside of the bins when not in use or obtain bins with an interior scoop holder.
1. Many collapsed dirty cardboard boxes are noted by the back door. Remove these from the facility., 2. Walls behind food prep counters throughout the kitchen require cleaning to remove dried food splashes., 3. Many shelves are cluttered. Reorganize to aid in cleaning. Remove items that are no longer being used.
Written cleaning lists are not available.