11739 83 Street NW
Not in Compliance
1 violation was found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
May 21, 2026
Not in Compliance1. A licensed pest control company was only used during January 2026., , Action Required:, You must hire and keep a licensed pest control company on an ongoing basis. Continuous service is needed to prevent conditions that can attract or shelter pests. Please ensure regular pest monitoring is in place and that you follow all recommendations from the licensed pest control provider. Send written proof to the PHI once ongoing pest monitoring services have been arranged. Due February 19, 2026. Pest control companies must also provide you with monthly service reports, at minimum.
Maria's Place Restaurant is in the PARKDALE neighbourhood. PARKDALE, Edmonton has 46 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of June 11, 2026, there are 30 (65%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance or Closed.
This restaurant has been inspected 5 times since September 23, 2025, with 0 in compliance, 5 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
1 violation
1. A licensed pest control company was only used during January 2026., , Action Required:, You must hire and keep a licensed pest control company on an ongoing basis. Continuous service is needed to prevent conditions that can attract or shelter pests. Please ensure regular pest monitoring is in place and that you follow all recommendations from the licensed pest control provider. Send written proof to the PHI once ongoing pest monitoring services have been arranged. Due February 19, 2026. Pest control companies must also provide you with monthly service reports, at minimum.
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.
YEG Smoked Meats Ltd.
EASTWOOD
1 violation
1. A licensed pest control company was only used during January 2026., , Action Required:, You must hire and keep a licensed pest control company on an ongoing basis. Continuous service is needed to prevent conditions that can attract or shelter pests. Please ensure regular pest monitoring is in place and that you follow all recommendations from the licensed pest control provider. Send written proof to the PHI once ongoing pest monitoring services have been arranged. Due February 19, 2026. Pest control companies must also provide you with monthly service reports, at minimum., , 2. There were visible gaps between the back door and the doorframe along the sides and bottom that were large enough to allow light to pass through., , Action Required:, Repair or replace the door, doorframe and/or weatherstripping to ensure the door forms a tight seal and prevents entry of pests into the facility. Correct by March 5, 2026.
2 violations
2026-01-13 (Overdue violations; prioritize corrective actions), Licensed pest control services had not been sought, and written pest control records were not available onsite at the time of inspection. , , Action Required: , 1. Please prioritize securing pest control services and related reports from a licensed provider and notifying PHI by January 15, 2026., , 2. Email PHI your January pest control report by January 22, 2026., , 2025-09-29, No evidence of cockroaches or pests noted at the time of inspection., , You must retain a licensed pest control company immediately and notify our office once service has been scheduled. Feedback required by November 13, 2025. Please contact a pest control company immediately, implement an integrated pest control plan by November 17, 2025, and continue to follow recommendations of the pest control company. Please notify PHI when plan is in place and provide written documentation as proof of recent and completed pest control activities. Ensure pest control companies are providing you with service reports (not observed at the time of inspection). Integrated Pest Control plan and activities Due November 17, 2025., , Corrective action timelines extended by 6 weeks to accommodate time the facility is closed for personal reasons and to ensure effective correction actions., , Pest control records were not available onsite at the time of inspection. Please have in place , an effective pest control program and conduct pest monitoring activities on a monthly basis to prevent conditions that may promote harborage of pests. Also keep the three most recent months' pest control reports onsite, when in operation.
2026-01-13 (Overdue violation; prioritize corrective actions), Two garbage bins in the kitchen still had no lids. Please ensure all garbage bins have lids to prevent conditions that may promote harbourage of pests. Correct immediately and email PHI photo evidence by January 14, 2026., , 2025-09-23, Two garbage bins in the kitchen still had no lids. Please ensure all garbage bins have lids to prevent conditions that may promote harbourage of pests. Correct immediately and email PHI photo evidence by Sept 29, 2025.
5 violations
No evidence of cockroaches or pests noted at the time of inspection., , You must retain a licensed pest control company immediately and notify our office once service has been scheduled. Feedback required by November 13, 2025. Please contact a pest control company immediately, implement an integrated pest control plan by November 17, 2025, and continue to follow recommendations of the pest control company. Please notify PHI when plan is in place and provide written documentation as proof of recent and completed pest control activities. Ensure pest control companies are providing you with service reports (not observed at the time of inspection). Integrated Pest Control plan and activities Due November 17, 2025., , Corrective action timelines extended by 6 weeks to accommodate time the facility is closed for personal reasons and to ensure effective correction actions., , Pest control records were not available onsite at the time of inspection. Please have in place , an effective pest control program and conduct pest monitoring activities on a monthly basis to prevent conditions that may promote harborage of pests. Also keep the three most recent months' pest control reports onsite, when in operation.
2025-09-29, Expired food handling permit was posted onsite. PHI emailed Operator a duplicate copy of their facility's food handling permit valid until September 30, 2026., , ACTION REQUIRED: Please post current food handling permit inf full public view where customers can see it., , , 2025-09-23, Expired food handling permit was posted onsite. PHI emailed Operator a duplicate copy of their facility's food handling permit valid until September 30, 2025., , ACTION REQUIRED: Update our office whenever you change your contact information to ensure delivery of your current, food handling permits. Please post current food handling permit inf full public view where customers can see it., , 2024-06-08, Food handling permit posted was outdated. , , ACTION REQUIRED: post current food handling permit.
2025-09-23, Floors under and around cooking equipment and walls throughout the restaurant had been clean and appeared to be in a sanitary condition., , No unpleasant odour evident in the dish room area., , A written sanitation program was not readily available onsite at the time of inspection. Please implement an effective sanitation program and have in place a written documentation reviewed at least once every month. Email PHI a copy of your written sanitation program by November 17, 2025., , Resources:, AHS Cleaning Schedule checklist emailed with inspection report. Please customize as per your facility requirements., -https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-cleaning-schedule-template.pd
A written sanitation program was not readily available onsite at the time of inspection. A written sanitation program was still not available onsite at the time of inspection. Please implement an effective sanitation program and have in place a written documentation reviewed at least once every month. Email PHI a copy of your written sanitation program by November 17, 2025., , Corrective action timelines extended by 6 weeks to accommodate time the facility is closed for personal reasons and to ensure effective correction actions., , Resources:, AHS Cleaning Schedule checklist emailed with inspection report. Please customize as per your facility requirements., -https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-cleaning-schedule-template.pdf
All garbage bins in the kitchen still had no lids. Please ensure all garbage bins have lids to prevent conditions that may promote harbourage of pests. Due to Sept 29,2025
9 violations
Ranch dressing was found past its best before date (June 15, 2023) in a dirty original container. Corrected during inspection. PHI directed the operator to discard the ranch dressing at the time of inspection., , Thousand Island and Italian dressing were both found past their best before dates, April 4, 2022, and May 12, 2023, respectively. Corrected during inspection. PHI directed the operator to discard the ranch dressing at the time of inspection., , To reduce the risk of foodborne illness, follow the First In, First Out (FIFO) method to ensure older stock is used first and expired products or those past their best before dates are not served.
Observed multiple, wet used cleaning cloths mounted on countertops. Corrected during inspection. Please store cleaning cloths in sanitizer solutions when not in use to prevent contamination of food contact surfaces., , Bleach sanitizer was 1000ppm as detected by Chlorine test strips. Corrected during inspection. Coached Operator on mixing an approved sanitizer solution, 100ppm Bleach sanitizer. Ensure your sanitizers are at approved concentrations, not higher, to prevent chemical poisoning of food and food contact surfaces., , Resources:, AHS guidelines for the use of wiping cloths emailed with inspection report., -https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-guidelines-wiping-cloths.pdf, , AHS guide on mixing an approved sanitizer emailed with inspection report., -https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-how-mix-an-approved-sanitizing-solution.pdf
One live cockroach observed in black, Sylvania brand microwave. No cockroaches observed in other areas of the restaurant at the time of inspection. Cockroach activity in food equipment indicates a critical contamination risk. Operator killed and discarded pest at time of inspection. PHI directed Operator to thoroughly clean and sanitize microwave at the time of inspection., , Ensure all utensils, food equipment and food contact surfaces are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner to ensure sanitary food handling and to prevent conditions that may promote harborage of pests.
One live cockroach observed in black, Sylvania brand microwave. No cockroaches observed in other areas of the restaurant at the time of inspection. Cockroach activity in food equipment indicates a critical contamination risk. Operator killed and discarded pest at time of inspection. PHI directed Operator to thoroughly clean and sanitize microwave at the time of inspection., , You must retain a licensed pest control company immediately and notify our office once service has been scheduled. Feedback required by Oct 1, 2025. Please contact a pest control company immediately, implement an integrated pest control plan by Oct 7, , 2025 and continue to follow recommendations of the pest control company. Please notify PHI when plan is in place and provide written documentation as proof of recent and completed pest control activities. Ensure pest control companies are providing you with service reports (not observed at the time of inspection). Integrated Pest Control plan and activities Due October 7, 2025, , Pest control records were not available onsite at the time of inspection. Please have in place , an effective pest control program and conduct pest monitoring activities on a monthly basis to prevent conditions that may promote harborage of pests. Also keep the three most recent months' pest control reports onsite, when in operation.
2025-09-23, Expired food handling permit was posted onsite. PHI emailed Operator a duplicate copy of their facility's food handling permit valid until September 30, 2025., , ACTION REQUIRED: Update our office whenever you change your contact information to ensure delivery of your current, food handling permits. Please post current food handling permit inf full public view where customers can see it., , 2024-06-08, Food handling permit posted was outdated. , , ACTION REQUIRED: post current food handling permit.
The ventilation hood had accumulated cooking oil and was visibly dirty. Thoroughly clean and sanitize food equipment. Also ensure routine cleaning of ventilation hood by certified personnel. Ensure all food equipment is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition to facilitate safe food handling and to prevent conditions that may promote harbourage of pests. Correct by September 29,2025., , Cooking line exterior dirty, oil and food build up noted. Thoroughly clean and sanitize food equipment. Also ensure routine cleaning of ventilation hood by certified personnel. Ensure all food equipment is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition to facilitate safe food handling and to prevent conditions that may promote harbourage of pests. Correct by September 29,2025., , Metal storage shelving inserts of the South double glass door fridge by cooking line fridge were rusty. Repair or replace damaged shelving. Ensure all surfaces are made of material that is smooth, durable, impervious and easily cleanable to facilitate effective cleaning and sanitizing procedures. Correct by Sept 29, 2025.
2025-09-23, Floors under and around cooking equipment and walls throughout the restaurant had accumulated food debris, oil and dirt. , , Unpleasant odour was still present in the dish room area. Thoroughly clean and disinfect your floors and keep drains wet., , Action Required: , Thoroughly clean and disinfectant all floors by Sept 29, 2025, and keep floor drains wet to prevent bad floor drain smells and exposure to sewer gases like hydrogen sulfide. When drains dry out, gases can escape into the room. At high levels, these gases can be toxic. Regular cleaning and keeping drains moist helps block odours and reduce health risks., , 2024-06-11, Some cleaning completed. Improved sanitation in public washrooms. Improved separation between personal items and commercial items. Cleaning completed under the dishwashing sinks., , Some sanitation concerns still present - further cleaning required. Areas of concern include:, -Grease behind/under/beside cooking equipment in the cookline, -Grease build-up on deep fryer baskets, -Food residue on lower shelving of islands, -Unpleasant odour in the dishwashing area, _____________________, 2024-05-30, Poor sanitation & organization within the facility. Areas of concern include, but are not limited to:, -Heavy grease build-up in the cookline area, -Food debris under shelving in the kitchen area, -Surfaces throughout the kitchen were greasy/dusty, -Debris & dirt under the cabinet in the dishwashing area, -Poor organization: dry goods were stored with personal belongings and/or equipment not related to food handling in storage room by the back hallway, -Medication and clothing stored in food processing or food storage areas, -Intense odour of urine/ammonia in the men's public washroom, , ACTION REQUIRED: deep clean required throughout the facility. Create clear separation between personal items and items for food handling/preparation. , , Note: written sanitation program was not observed. Regardless, current cleaning program is ineffective.
A written sanitation program was not readily available onsite at the time of inspection. Please implement an effective sanitation program and have in place a written documentation reviewed at least once every month. Correct by October 7, 2025., , Resources:, AHS Cleaning Schedule checklist emailed with inspection report. Please customize as per your facility requirements., -https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-cleaning-schedule-template.pdf
All garbage bins in the kitchen had no lids. Please ensure all garbage bins have lids to prevent conditions that may promote harbourage of pests. Due to Sept 29,2025