4810 Calgary Trail NW
Not in Compliance
1 violation was found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
February 25, 2026
The underside portion of back kitchen chest freezer when lifted was lined with foam and cannot be properly cleaned. Please ensure corrective actions are taken to all interior surfaces of the chest freezer are smooth, impervious to moisture, and easily cleanable., , **Feb 25, 2026 - Violation was still outstanding. Informed that freezer would be replaced and new is on order.
Sawmill Prime Rib & Steak House is in the EMPIRE PARK neighbourhood. EMPIRE PARK, Edmonton has 82 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of June 11, 2026, there are 64 (78%) 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.
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EMPIRE PARK
This restaurant has been inspected 7 times since January 10, 2025, with 2 in compliance, 5 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
1 violation
The underside portion of back kitchen chest freezer when lifted was lined with foam and cannot be properly cleaned. Please ensure corrective actions are taken to all interior surfaces of the chest freezer are smooth, impervious to moisture, and easily cleanable., , **Feb 25, 2026 - Violation was still outstanding. Informed that freezer would be replaced and new is on order.
3 violations
The upright cooler in the dining room area measured 12C using a probe thermometer with various sauces, opened and unopened, being stored inside. Sauces that required refrigeration were moved to the cooler in the kitchen. Please ensure cooler is repaired/replaced and in good working condition and able to maintain a temperature of 4C or less., , **Jan 19, 2026 - Informed upright cooler will be replaced. Currently no products were stored inside.
Several scoops were observed to be stored in dry goods containers with the handle submerged in the product. Please ensure scoops are either stored upright or outside the container.
The underside portion of back kitchen chest freezer when lifted was lined with foam and cannot be properly cleaned. Please ensure corrective actions are taken to all interior surfaces of the chest freezer are smooth, impervious to moisture, and easily cleanable.
9 violations
The upright cooler in the dining room area measured 12C using a probe thermometer with various sauces, opened and unopened, being stored inside. Sauces that required refrigeration were moved to the cooler in the kitchen. Please ensure cooler is repaired/replaced and in good working condition and able to maintain a temperature of 4C or less.
The low temperature chemical dishwasher in the kitchen measured 0ppm chlorine when tested. Please ensure a technician assesses and repairs the dishwasher.
The final rinse temperature of the high temperature dishwasher in the dining room area was only 68C after multiple cycles were run to test. Please ensure a technician services and repairs the dishwasher and a final rinse temperature of at least 71C can be reached.
No violations
No violations
4 violations
1. A hole in the floor is observed in the hallway leading to the walk-in freezer. , 2. A hole in the wall by the doorjamb leading to the walk-in freezer is observed. , 1-2. Ensure that the indicated holes are sealed to help prevent pests from entering and harboring in the facility.
Walls and ceilings throughout the kitchen are in disrepair, have paint missing or peeling. , , Walls and ceilings in food preparation, processing and storage areas should be:, i) constructed of finishes such as tile, plaster, sealed brick, stainless steel, or other equivalent materials, which are impervious, washable, durable and light coloured;, ii) kept in good repair;, iii) kept in a clean and sanitary manner;, iv) free from flaking materials; and, v) free of pitting and cracks
1. The handwashing sink in the back cold-station area is observed to be covered with "Tuck Tape." , 2. A wall-mounted piece of unfinished wood is observed near the mop sink. , 1. Ensure that the indicated tape is removed or replaced with a material that is smooth, resistant to moisture, durable and easy to clean., 2. Ensure that the indicated wood is removed or painted and/or sealed to render the surface smooth, durable, resistant to moisture and easy to clean.
8 violations
Several cloths were observed to be sitting on the counter when not in use. Ensure cloths are kept in a 200ppm QUAT sanitizer bucket when not in use to help prevent contamination of food-contact surfaces. The operator placed the indicated cloths in a bucket with 200ppm QUAT sanitizer during the inspection.
The handwashing sink beside the dish pit is observed to be covered with a serving tray that is taped to the surrounding counter. , Ensure that the indicated handwashing sink is made accessible and maintained to be accessible to help facilitate effective handwashing for staff.
1. A hole in the floor is observed in the hallway leading to the walk-in freezer. , 2. A hole in the wall by the doorjamb leading to the walk-in freezer is observed. , 1-2. Ensure that the indicated holes are sealed to help prevent pests from entering and harboring in the facility.
The available onsite chlorine test strips for the low temperature chemical dishwasher were expired. Please ensure valid test strips are ordered and available onsite.
No iodine test strips were available onsite to measure the concentration of the glassware dishwasher in the bar area. Please ensure test strips are ordered and available onsite.
Personal items (cell phone, and head phones) were observed in the kitchen in a location where food preparation and cleaning activities were occurring. Please ensure all personal belongings are stored in a designated staff area.
No food handling permit was posted onsite. Please ensure a valid food handling permit is posted in a location that is visible to the public.
Several scoops were observed to be stored in dry goods containers with the handle submerged in the product. Please ensure scoops are either stored upright or outside the container.
The underside portion of back kitchen chest freezer when lifted was lined with foam and cannot be properly cleaned. Please ensure corrective actions are taken to all interior surfaces of the chest freezer are smooth, impervious to moisture, and easily cleanable.
Walk-in freezer door seal is in disrepair. Visible buildup of ice is along the door on the inside of the freezer, and the door cannot close completely.
Walls and ceilings throughout the kitchen are in disrepair, have paint missing or peeling. , , Walls and ceilings in food preparation, processing and storage areas should be:, i) constructed of finishes such as tile, plaster, sealed brick, stainless steel, or other equivalent materials, which are impervious, washable, durable and light coloured;, ii) kept in good repair;, iii) kept in a clean and sanitary manner;, iv) free from flaking materials; and, v) free of pitting and cracks
Walk-in coolers are missing baseboards, and the areas where the baseboards were removed are rusty. , Refinish areas so they are smooth, non-absorbent, durable and easy-to-clean surfaces.
1. The ceiling tiles above the fan in the wall and above the convection oven are observed with what appears to be a buildup of grease and/or grime. , 2. The handwashing sink in the back cold-station area is observed to be covered with "Tuck Tape." , 3. A wall-mounted piece of unfinished wood is observed near the mop sink. , 1. Ensure that the indicated tiles are cleaned and/or replaced., 2. Ensure that the indicated tape is removed or replaced with a material that is smooth, resistant to moisture, durable and easy to clean., 3. Ensure that the indicated wood is removed or painted and/or sealed to render the surface smooth, durable, resistant to moisture and easy to clean.
1. Walk-in cooler and freezer doors have visible damage on the inside and are no longer smooth., , 2. Walk-in freezer door seal is in disrepair. Visible buildup of ice is along the door on the inside of the freezer, and the door cannot close completely.
Three wooden spoons are observed with cracks which renders the utensils not smooth and easy to clean. Ensure utensils are maintained in a smooth and easily cleanable condition. The operator discarded the indicated spoons during the inspection.