10545 97 Street NW
Not in Compliance
1 violation was found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
May 20, 2026
Probe thermometer could not be located. Operator instructed to ensure another probe thermometer is purchased so that reheating temperatures can be measured.
Great Taste Food & Convenience Store / Mama Saba - Food is in the MCCAULEY neighbourhood. MCCAULEY, Edmonton has 227 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of June 10, 2026, there are 183 (81%) 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.
Boualouang Laos & Thai Cuisine
MCCAULEY
This restaurant has been inspected 10 times since October 9, 2024, with 3 in compliance, 7 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
1 violation
Probe thermometer could not be located. Operator instructed to ensure another probe thermometer is purchased so that reheating temperatures can be measured.
No violations
1 violation
Dec 5, 2025. , -Almost all of the dropping have been cleaned up. Still some in the store along the wall. , , An extensive amount of dropping were found in the kitchen and some in the store front area., , Clean up all the dropping. Strongly recommend a pest control company be brought in since pesticide application maybe required. , Each day disinfect all surfaces prior to doing any food handling
2 violations
Dec 5, 2025. , -Almost all of the dropping have been cleaned up. Still some in the store along the wall. , , An extensive amount of dropping were found in the kitchen and some in the store front area., , Clean up all the dropping. Strongly recommend a pest control company be brought in since pesticide application maybe required. , Each day disinfect all surfaces prior to doing any food handling
Ceiling damage was noted above where the self contained washroom is located., , By December 19, 2025 ensure ceiling is repaired.
5 violations
No sanitizing solution was made up. , , Ensure that 100ppm of chlorine (2ml of bleach per litre of water) is made up and then verify concentration with test strip.
No thermometer was available to monitor hot dog temperature., Operator order a thermometer from Amazon during the inspection.
An extensive amount of dropping were found in the kitchen and some in the store front area., , Clean up all the dropping. Strongly recommend a pest control company be brought in since pesticide application maybe required. , Each day disinfect all surfaces prior to doing any food handling
No violations
No violations
5 violations
No paper towel was available at the staff washroom hand sink. No hand soap (only hand sanitizer) was available at the two-compartment sink. , , ACTION REQUIRED: ensure all hand sinks are equipped with soap & paper towel.
Cockroach activity observed. Several dead cockroaches observed in the cabinetry under the two-compartment sink., , Action required: hire a licensed pest control provider to treat for cockroaches. It is advised to contact surrounding tenants and landlord to facilitate treating the entire building in a coordinated effort.
1. Water was leaking from the ceiling in the staff washroom. Note, the building has upstairs neighboring tenants. , , ACTION REQUIRED: repair source of water infiltration. Once corrected, repair the ceiling so it is smooth & washable., , 2. The staff washroom door that opens into the food storage & preparation area was not equipped with a self-closing mechanism. , , ACTION REQUIRED: install a self-closing mechanism on the staff washroom door if intending to use this back room for food production., , 3. The North wall as you enter the proposed injera production area was partially finished. The wall was not smooth & washable. , , ACTION REQUIRED: ensure the walls are smooth, washable, & impervious to moisture (such as sanding and repainting the indicated wall).
1 violation
Pizza in the hot holding cabinet was 30C. Educated the operator regarding hot holding temperatures - must be 60C or higher.
2 violations
Pizza in the hot holding cabinet was 30C. Educated the operator regarding hot holding temperatures - must be 60C or higher.
The facility did not apply for a food handling permit but was open to the public. , , ACTION REQUIRED:, -Apply for a food handling permit with 24 hours https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/frm-03298.pdf, -Discontinue food production (making injera) until approval is granted
No chlorine test papers were on site. Operator ordered them online during the inspection.
Ceiling damage was noted above where the self contained washroom is located., , By December 19, 2025 ensure ceiling is repaired.
1. The stand for the large mixture was unfinished wood. , , ACTION REQUIRED: ensure all equipment within the proposed food production area are smooth, washable, & impervious to moisture., , 2. The cupboard door under the two-compartment sink was in disrepair (hinge not attached). , , ACTION REQUIRED: repair the cupboard door., , 3. A small stool in the proposed food production area was made of fabric & visibly dirty. , , ACTION REQUIRED: removed the indicated stool.
Dead cockroaches & frass observed in the cabinetry under the two-compartment sink., , ACTION REQUIRED: conduct a deep clean of the facility with a focus on the indicated cabinet.