10617 51 Avenue NW · EMPIRE PARK
17 avril 2026
RéussiTwo used cleaning cloths left on the counter when not in use. Corrected during inspection: discussed cleaning cloth guidelines with staff members onsite. Note, a sanitizer bucket was available and tested at 100ppm chlorine. Discussed that the facility may need multiple buckets if several cloths are in use., , RESOURCE: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-guidelines-wiping-cloths.pdf
**There were approximately 6 uncovered large cuts of meat (no bag or plastic wrap) in chest freezer along west wall (storage area). , , ACTION REQUIRED: cover all foods in food grade packaging prior to storage.
1. Desserts containing rice (suman, sapin-sapin, pichi-pichi, bibingka, puto, & biko) were held at room temperature. , , ACTION REQUIRED: provide perishability testing results (water activity & pH) to prove that products are low-risk and can be held at room temperature OR store in the refrigerator. , , 2. Staff unable to locate the probe thermometer. , , ACTION REQUIRED: ensure the facility has a probe thermometer and that all refrigerators are equipped with thermometers. , , RESOURCE: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eph-important-temperatures-safe-food-handling.pdf
Staff were uncertain what measures were in place for monitoring pest activity. The pest control checklist template was printed but not completed. No traps observed at the time of inspection. The back exterior door (southeast side) was not tightly sealed - light visible along the opening edge of the door., , ACTION REQUIRED: implement an integrated pest control program. Set traps and keep monthly records. Ensure all doorways are tightly sealed. , , RESOURCE: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-pest-control-checklist.pdf
1. Handles of white Frigidaire freezers (#1 & 2) were in poor repair - plastic broken, affixed to door with tape. , , ACTION REQUIRED: repair the indicated freezers with smooth, washable materials (no tape)., , 2. A container was used as a scoop in the bulk rice storage bin. The container was left in the bin when not in use. Corrected during inspection: removed. , , ACTION REQUIRED: discontinue storing scoops in the bulk food product.
Additional cleaning recommended in the following areas:, -Some meat blood spilled on base of freezer #3, -Some dust/grease build up on top of paper towel dispenser, -Dirt and debris build up on the floor and lower walls in back exterior vestibule (southeast side of the building), -Commercial exhaust hood was overdue for professional cleaning
Tapsilog Restaurant se trouve dans le quartier EMPIRE PARK. EMPIRE PARK, Edmonton compte 82 restaurants suivis sur Pass or Fail, inspectés par Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. En date du 17 avril 2026, 61 (74%) d'entre eux ont réussi leur dernière inspection, sans aucune fermeture.
Ce restaurant a été inspecté 6 fois depuis le 12 juin 2024, avec 6 réussites et 1 fermeture au dossier.
Two used cleaning cloths left on the counter when not in use. Corrected during inspection: discussed cleaning cloth guidelines with staff members onsite. Note, a sanitizer bucket was available and tested at 100ppm chlorine. Discussed that the facility may need multiple buckets if several cloths are in use., , RESOURCE: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-guidelines-wiping-cloths.pdf
**There were approximately 6 uncovered large cuts of meat (no bag or plastic wrap) in chest freezer along west wall (storage area). , , ACTION REQUIRED: cover all foods in food grade packaging prior to storage.
Ce dossier provient d'Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health, qui inspecte les établissements alimentaires partout en Alberta. Les inspecteurs notent toute infraction aux règlements sanitaires applicables à chaque visite. Le résultat ci-dessus correspond à la dernière inspection au dossier.
L'Alberta enregistre chaque visite soit comme une inspection routinière (avec d'éventuelles infractions notées), soit comme un ordre de fermeture. Si vous voyez des infractions listées sans ordre de fermeture, l'exploitant a été autorisé à poursuivre ses activités tout en les corrigeant. Un ordre de fermeture signifie que l'inspecteur a exigé l'arrêt du service à la clientèle jusqu'à la correction des problèmes.
1. Desserts containing rice (suman, sapin-sapin, pichi-pichi, bibingka, puto, & biko) were held at room temperature. , , ACTION REQUIRED: provide perishability testing results (water activity & pH) to prove that products are low-risk and can be held at room temperature OR store in the refrigerator. , , 2. Staff unable to locate the probe thermometer. , , ACTION REQUIRED: ensure the facility has a probe thermometer and that all refrigerators are equipped with thermometers. , , RESOURCE: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eph-important-temperatures-safe-food-handling.pdf
Staff were uncertain what measures were in place for monitoring pest activity. The pest control checklist template was printed but not completed. No traps observed at the time of inspection. The back exterior door (southeast side) was not tightly sealed - light visible along the opening edge of the door., , ACTION REQUIRED: implement an integrated pest control program. Set traps and keep monthly records. Ensure all doorways are tightly sealed. , , RESOURCE: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-pest-control-checklist.pdf
1. Handles of white Frigidaire freezers (#1 & 2) were in poor repair - plastic broken, affixed to door with tape. , , ACTION REQUIRED: repair the indicated freezers with smooth, washable materials (no tape)., , 2. A container was used as a scoop in the bulk rice storage bin. The container was left in the bin when not in use. Corrected during inspection: removed. , , ACTION REQUIRED: discontinue storing scoops in the bulk food product.
Additional cleaning recommended in the following areas:, -Some meat blood spilled on base of freezer #3, -Some dust/grease build up on top of paper towel dispenser, -Dirt and debris build up on the floor and lower walls in back exterior vestibule (southeast side of the building), -Commercial exhaust hood was overdue for professional cleaning
Several jars of Chili Garlic Oil and Burong Isda containing what appeared to be processed vegetables were observed to be stored on the counter at room temperature. The operator indicated that the canned vegetable products were fermented, however staff were unable to confirm the recipe and/or food preparation steps as the cook who reportedly prepared the product was not present during the inspection. Please provide a written procedure for the production of the indicated food products to the health inspector for review.
A carton of eggs was observed to be sitting in a pool of blood in the prep cooler across from the grill line. Ensure food is protected from contamination during storage. The operator cleaned and/or discarded potentially contaminated eggs during the inspection.
No thermometers were observed in the QBD and LG coolers. , Ensure that the indicated coolers are equipped with thermometers.
Two Buko pies with ingredients such as milk and eggs were observed to be stored on the front counter. Ensure potentially hazardous products are stored outside of the danger zone from 4 degrees Celsius to 60 degrees Celsius. The operator indicated that the product had been on the counter for less than two hours and placed the pies in the cooler during the inspection.
Single use utensils were observed to be stored in a wicker basket that is not smooth and easy to clean. Ensure utensils and containers are smooth and easy to clean to help facilitate effective cleaning and sanitizing. The operator relocated the indicated utensils into a plastic container during the inspection.
Several single use sauce containers were observed to be stored in a container with a buildup of food debris. Ensure food packaging is stored in a clean and sanitary manner to help prevent potential contamination. The operator cleaned the indicated storage container during the inspection.
The lid on the Hamilton Beach food processor was observed to be in disrepair and is no longer smooth and easy to clean. , Ensure that the indicated lid is replaced or discarded.
1. A buildup of food debris was observed in the back storage room beneath the shelving. , 2. A buildup of grime was observed on the floor beneath the freezers in the back storage room. , 1-2. Ensure that the indicated areas are cleaned and sanitized.
- The cooked soup was observed on the cooking stove. However, the flame was off. The soup was measured at 45C. The staff member stated that it had been 30 minutes since the flame was off., , Action taken:, -Staff was instructed to immediately put the soup in the hot holding or cool it down quickly and transfer it to the cooler., -Time and temperature abuse concept and "danger zone" were discussed with the staff. , -Education was provided to the staff not to leave the cooked food such as soups and cooked rice at room temperatures for longer period i.e., 2 hours.
- The handwashing sink had no soap dispenser at the time of inspection. , , Actions taken:, -Staff was instructed to immediately put the soap dispenser on the handwashing sink., -Education was provided that the handwashing sink must be accessible, supplied with hot/cold water, soap dispenser and paper towels at all times.
-A bowl was observed inside the storage container (rice storage container, present on the below shelves of the preparation area). , , Action required:, -Please use scoops to scoop out the food ingredient from the storage containers. Ensure that the handle of the scoop should not touch the food, handle should face upwards to avoid contamination of bulk storage via hands.
-Test papers to monitor the concentration of the sanitizer (chlorine) were expired. , , Action required:, -Please purchase the test papers for chlorine, ensure that the test papers bottle should show the 100ppm range on it.
- Monthly pest control monitoring is not being maintained., , Action required:, -Please conduct the monthly pest control monitoring and keep the records in the facility., , ,
- Valid food permit was not displayed to the public. , , Action required:, -Please paste the valid food handling permit on the location which is easily visible to the public.
- The cutting board on the preparation counter was damaged, its surface was deteriorated and had deep cuts, with a dirt buildup., , Action taken:, -Staff was instructed to discard the cutting board as the surface is not easily cleanable and can cause cross-contamination of food. , -Staff onsite discarded the damaged cutting board and replaced with new one.
- There was a food debris observed inside the display coolers present near the dishwashing area. , -The handles of the preparation coolers in the main kitchen area were oily. , , Action required:, -Please clean the above-mentioned area.