135 Martindale Boulevard NE · MARTINDALE
15 septembre 2025
RéussiA ready to use surface sanitizer was not provided in the back kitchen and food handling areas. , - As discussed, ensure that chlorine sanitizer solution (100 ppm) is available at the facility for all food handling areas.
1. White rice at buffet table was sitting in an area with no element and was measured at 53 degrees Celsius. , - Install hot unit/repair the buffet table to maintain temperature at or 60C., , 2. Two inserts of rice stored inside the warming cabinet were measured at 41.6C (discarded)., - Ensure warming cabinet is repaired to maintain food temperature at or above 60C at all times.
REPEATING VIOLATION / OUTSTANDING WORK ORDER:, Facility has repeatedly stored hot foods at room temp in danger zone and does not have adequate equipment to safely handle/maintain large quantities of hot perishable foods. Please obtain adequate hot holding equipment and provide written plan on how volunteers can safely handle large volumes of cooked perishable foods until serving., **Oct 28, 2024: new hot holding equipment obtained, however, written plan remains outstanding., **Sep 15, 2025: Written plans were not provided for safe handling of hot prepared foods. Proper cooling process of prepared foods/tiffin service was also discussed during inspection.
There were several flies present throughout the back kitchen and in the onion cutting room., - Eliminate flies or contact professional pest control company for pest management.
*REPEATING VIOLATION*, , The kitchen back door and dine-in area exit door were left open without a screen in place. , - As discussed, please install tight-fitting screen at the exit doors or keep them closed at all times.
REPEATING VIOLATION:, There was water damage on the wall and ceiling around the entry door to the onion cutting room., - Please determine the source of the leak. Refinish the wall and ceiling surface.
REPEATING VIOLATIONS:, , Renovations ongoing., 1) Base of wall on left side of front food service line (near hand wash sink) was damaged. Please repair., 2) There were 2 hand washing sinks in the female bathroom that were not operational. Please repair., 3) There were 2 toilets in the female bathroom that were not operational. Please repair., , **Sep 15, 2025: Renovations ongoing near women's washroom area.
*ONGOING VIOLATIONS*, , 1. Baseboard on the wall next to the walk-in cooler was damaged. Please repair., 2. Wall was damaged in the hallway leading to the onion cutting room. Please repair., 3. Ceiling was damaged in the onion cutting room. Drywall was missing and insulation was visible. Please repair., 4. Tape was observed on the wall in the onion cutting room. Please remove and repair the wall if damaged., 5. In the onion cutting room, heaters were placed on raw wooden shelves. Please paint.
Dashmesh Culture Centre se trouve dans le quartier MARTINDALE. MARTINDALE, Calgary compte 73 restaurants suivis sur Pass or Fail, inspectés par Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. En date du 7 avril 2026, 27 (37%) d'entre eux ont réussi leur dernière inspection, sans aucune fermeture.
Ce restaurant a été inspecté 7 fois depuis le 23 juillet 2024, avec 7 réussites et 1 fermeture au dossier.
A ready to use surface sanitizer was not provided in the back kitchen and food handling areas. , - As discussed, ensure that chlorine sanitizer solution (100 ppm) is available at the facility for all food handling areas.
1. White rice at buffet table was sitting in an area with no element and was measured at 53 degrees Celsius. , - Install hot unit/repair the buffet table to maintain temperature at or 60C., , 2. Two inserts of rice stored inside the warming cabinet were measured at 41.6C (discarded)., - Ensure warming cabinet is repaired to maintain food temperature at or above 60C at all times.
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.
MARTINDALE
REPEATING VIOLATION / OUTSTANDING WORK ORDER:, Facility has repeatedly stored hot foods at room temp in danger zone and does not have adequate equipment to safely handle/maintain large quantities of hot perishable foods. Please obtain adequate hot holding equipment and provide written plan on how volunteers can safely handle large volumes of cooked perishable foods until serving., **Oct 28, 2024: new hot holding equipment obtained, however, written plan remains outstanding., **Sep 15, 2025: Written plans were not provided for safe handling of hot prepared foods. Proper cooling process of prepared foods/tiffin service was also discussed during inspection.
There were several flies present throughout the back kitchen and in the onion cutting room., - Eliminate flies or contact professional pest control company for pest management.
*REPEATING VIOLATION*, , The kitchen back door and dine-in area exit door were left open without a screen in place. , - As discussed, please install tight-fitting screen at the exit doors or keep them closed at all times.
REPEATING VIOLATION:, There was water damage on the wall and ceiling around the entry door to the onion cutting room., - Please determine the source of the leak. Refinish the wall and ceiling surface.
REPEATING VIOLATIONS:, , Renovations ongoing., 1) Base of wall on left side of front food service line (near hand wash sink) was damaged. Please repair., 2) There were 2 hand washing sinks in the female bathroom that were not operational. Please repair., 3) There were 2 toilets in the female bathroom that were not operational. Please repair., , **Sep 15, 2025: Renovations ongoing near women's washroom area.
*ONGOING VIOLATIONS*, , 1. Baseboard on the wall next to the walk-in cooler was damaged. Please repair., 2. Wall was damaged in the hallway leading to the onion cutting room. Please repair., 3. Ceiling was damaged in the onion cutting room. Drywall was missing and insulation was visible. Please repair., 4. Tape was observed on the wall in the onion cutting room. Please remove and repair the wall if damaged., 5. In the onion cutting room, heaters were placed on raw wooden shelves. Please paint.
1. A ready to use surface sanitizer was not provided in the food service areas, the potato prep/onion cutting area, and for the prep area in the back tents., 2. Chlorine (bleach) sanitizer prepared in the kitchen was too strong and concentration was measured >200 ppm., , - As discussed, ensure that chlorine sanitizer solution (100 ppm) is available at the facility for all food handling areas.
*Outside service area*, , 1. Improper food handling and food preparation observed as volunteers were preparing food in the open, outside of the tents on the air conditioning system. Relocated inside., 2. Volunteers were cutting onions and potatoes in the open area, outside the onion cutting room. Relocated inside., 3. Food handler was observed mixing batter and preparing pakoras with gloved hands. Operator was instructed to use appropriate utensils for food preparation.
*Back Kitchen*, , 1. Three large pots of cooked food items were sitting in the hallway to the kitchen and was measured to be 44-54 degrees Celsius. , - Ensure hot high-risk foods are maintained at 60C or higher are all times., , 2. Sweet (yellow) rice at buffet table was sitting at 44.4 degrees Celsius and the heating element was turned off. , - Operator turned on the warming unit., , 3. White rice at buffet table was sitting in an area with no element and was measured at 53 degrees Celsius. , - The rice was moved out of the buffet table.
REPEATING VIOLATION / OUTSTANDING WORK ORDER:, Facility has repeatedly stored hot foods at room temp in danger zone and does not have adequate equipment to safely handle/maintain large quantities of hot perishable foods. Please obtain adequate hot holding equipment and provide written plan on how volunteers can safely handle large volumes of cooked perishable foods until serving., **Oct 28, 2024: new hot holding equipment obtained, however, written plan remains outstanding.
*Outside Service Area*, , 1. Food and food containers were stored directly on the pavement at the outdoor food service area., - Store food and food packaging material at least 6 inches off the floor and in a sanitary manner.
The kitchen back door, onion cutting room door, and dine-in area exit door were left open without a screen in place. , - Keep the doors closed or install a tight-fitting screen.
REPEATING VIOLATION / OUTSTANDING WORK ORDER:, There was one person who was certified in a recognized food safety course during time of inspection, however, there were still numerous new and outstanding violations observed. It is strongly recommended to have a few certified food handlers working each shift and for ALL volunteers to complete the AHS basic food safety course. There is no charge for the basic course., **July 23, 2024 - there were at least 40 people in the kitchen handling food and not a single person was certified in safe food handling and no one took responsibility for being in charge.
REPEATING VIOLATION:, There was water damage on the wall and ceiling around the entry door to the onion cutting room., , Please determine the source of the leak. Refinish the wall and ceiling surface.
REPEATING VIOLATIONS:, , Renovations ongoing., 1) Base of wall on left side of front food service line (near hand wash sink) was damaged. Please repair., 2) There were 2 hand washing sinks in the female bathroom that were not operational. Please repair., 3) There were 2 toilets in the female bathroom that were not operational. Please repair.
1. Baseboard on the wall next to the walk-in cooler was damaged. Please repair., 2. Wall was damaged in the hallway leading to the onion cutting room. Please repair., 3. Ceiling was damaged in the onion cutting room. Drywall was missing and insulation was visible. Please repair., 4. Tape was observed on the wall in the onion cutting room. Please remove and repair the wall if damaged., 5. In the onion cutting room, heaters were placed on raw wooden shelves. Please paint.
1. A ready to use surface sanitizer was not provided in the food service areas, the potato prep/onion cutting area, and for the prep area in the back tents., 2. Chlorine (bleach) sanitizer prepared in the kitchen was too strong and concentration was measured >200 ppm., , - As discussed, ensure that chlorine sanitizer solution (100 ppm) is available at the facility for all food handling areas.
*Outside service area*, , 1. Improper food handling and food preparation observed as volunteers were preparing food in the open, outside of the tents on the air conditioning system. Relocated inside., 2. Volunteers were cutting onions and potatoes in the open area, outside the onion cutting room. Relocated inside., 3. Food handler was observed mixing batter and preparing pakoras with gloved hands. Operator was instructed to use appropriate utensils for food preparation.
*Back Kitchen*, , 1. Volunteers observed making rotis (food preparation) directly besides the handwashing/prep sink, increasing risk of cross-contamination. Discontinued during inspection., 2. Food preparation and handling were observed in the dining area which lacked proper separation from the public. Curtains installed.
*Back Kitchen*, , 1. Three large pots of cooked food items were sitting in the hallway to the kitchen and was measured to be 44-54 degrees Celsius. , - Ensure hot high-risk foods are maintained at 60C or higher are all times., , 2. Sweet (yellow) rice at buffet table was sitting at 44.4 degrees Celsius and the heating element was turned off. , - Operator turned on the warming unit., , 3. White rice at buffet table was sitting in an area with no element and was measured at 53 degrees Celsius. , - The rice was moved out of the buffet table.
*Outside service area*, , 1. Five milk jugs stored on the prep table in the back tent were measured at 13.4°C. , - Operator instructed to move jugs back to the cooler., , 2. Two trays of cooked veggie pakoras stored near the back tent were measured 25.2-33.8 °C. , - Food discarded during inspection., , 3. Two trays of cooked veggie pakoras stored in the east side serving tent were measured at 34.8°C. , - Operator instructed to reheat pakoras.
East side food serving tent was missing the handwashing station at the time of inspection., - Handwashing station made available during inspection.
REPEATING VIOLATION / OUTSTANDING WORK ORDER:, Facility has repeatedly stored hot foods at room temp in danger zone and does not have adequate equipment to safely handle/maintain large quantities of hot perishable foods. Please obtain adequate hot holding equipment and provide written plan on how volunteers can safely handle large volumes of cooked perishable foods until serving., **Oct 28, 2024: new hot holding equipment obtained, however, written plan remains outstanding.
*Outside Service Area*, , 1. Food and food containers were stored directly on the pavement at the outdoor food service area., - Store food and food packaging material at least 6 inches off the floor and in a sanitary manner.
The kitchen back door, onion cutting room door, and dine-in area exit door were left open without a screen in place. , - Keep the doors closed or install a tight-fitting screen.
REPEATING VIOLATION / OUTSTANDING WORK ORDER:, There was one person who was certified in a recognized food safety course during time of inspection, however, there were still numerous new and outstanding violations observed. It is strongly recommended to have a few certified food handlers working each shift and for ALL volunteers to complete the AHS basic food safety course. There is no charge for the basic course., **July 23, 2024 - there were at least 40 people in the kitchen handling food and not a single person was certified in safe food handling and no one took responsibility for being in charge.
REPEATING VIOLATION:, There was water damage on the wall and ceiling around the entry door to the onion cutting room., , Please determine the source of the leak. Refinish the wall and ceiling surface.
REPEATING VIOLATIONS:, , Renovations ongoing., 1) Base of wall on left side of front food service line (near hand wash sink) was damaged. Please repair., 2) There were 2 hand washing sinks in the female bathroom that were not operational. Please repair., 3) There were 2 toilets in the female bathroom that were not operational. Please repair.
1. Baseboard on the wall next to the walk-in cooler was damaged. Please repair., 2. Wall was damaged in the hallway leading to the onion cutting room. Please repair., 3. Ceiling was damaged in the onion cutting room. Drywall was missing and insulation was visible. Please repair., 4. Tape was observed on the wall in the onion cutting room. Please remove and repair the wall if damaged., 5. In the onion cutting room, heaters were placed on raw wooden shelves. Please paint.
Approximately 150L of yogurt was prepared without following proper procedure, stored at room temperature in the back kitchen. The operator was unable to provide logs to verify pH and temperature control measures for the fermentation process., , - The yogurt was discarded during inspection. , Provide a standard procedure for the production of yogurt for review by the public health inspector. Develop and maintain a log that indicates the following:, - Date and time of production, - List of all Ingredients Used, - Heating Temperature of the milk, - Starting pH of milk before culture is added, - Final pH after fermentation (must reach 4.5 or lower within 2 hours of fermentation), - Fermentation Time (document the start and end times), - Fermentation Temperature, - Cooling Temperature (must be rapidly cooled to ≤4°C after fermentation), - Batch number (system of identifying the batch of yogurt being made), Ensure the following:, - Obtain a PH test strip or PH meter to monitor PH throughout the process., - A functional calibrated thermometer for monitoring temperature., - The starter culture used in yogurt production must be obtained from an approved commercial source., Back slopping (using yogurt from a previous batch as a starter culture) is not permitted for production.
REPEATING VIOLATION / OUTSTANDING WORK ORDER:, Facility has repeatedly stored hot foods at room temp in danger zone and does not have adequate equipment to safely handle/maintain large quantities of hot perishable foods. Please obtain adequate hot holding equipment and provide written plan on how volunteers can safely handle large volumes of cooked perishable foods until serving., **Oct 28, 2024: new hot holding equipment obtained, however, written plan remains outstanding.
REPEATING VIOLATION / OUTSTANDING WORK ORDER:, There was one person who was certified in a recognized food safety course during time of inspection, however, there were still numerous new and outstanding violations observed. It is strongly recommended to have a few certified food handlers working each shift and for ALL volunteers to complete the AHS basic food safety course. There is no charge for the basic course., **July 23, 2024 - there were at least 40 people in the kitchen handling food and not a single person was certified in safe food handling and no one took responsibility for being in charge.
REPEATING VIOLATION:, There was water damage on the wall and ceiling around the entry door to the onion cutting room., , Please determine the source of the leak. Refinish the wall and ceiling surface.
REPEATING VIOLATIONS:, , Renovations ongoing., 1) Base of wall on left side of front food service line (near hand wash sink) was damaged. Please repair., 2) There were 2 hand washing sinks in the female bathroom that were not operational. Please repair., 3) There were 2 toilets in the female bathroom that were not operational. Please repair.
Numerous tiffin containers of perishable foods (approx. 45) were again stored at room temp in the dry storage room. Temps ranged 30-32C (all destroyed). Store perishable foods at 4C or lower, or 60C or higher.
REPEATING VIOLATION / OUTSTANDING WORK ORDER:, Facility has repeatedly stored hot foods at room temp in danger zone and does not have adequate equipment to safely handle/maintain large quantities of hot perishable foods. Please obtain adequate hot holding equipment and provide written plan on how volunteers can safely handle large volumes of cooked perishable foods until serving., **Oct 28, 2024: new hot holding equipment obtained, however, written plan remains outstanding.
REPEATING VIOLATION / OUTSTANDING WORK ORDER:, There was one person who was certified in a recognized food safety course during time of inspection, however, there were still numerous new and outstanding violations observed. It is strongly recommended to have a few certified food handlers working each shift and for ALL volunteers to complete the AHS basic food safety course. There is no charge for the basic course., **July 23, 2024 - there were at least 40 people in the kitchen handling food and not a single person was certified in safe food handling and no one took responsibility for being in charge.
REPEATING VIOLATION:, There was water damage on the wall and ceiling around the entry door to the onion cutting room., , Please determine the source of the leak. Refinish the wall and ceiling surface.
REPEATING VIOLATIONS:, , Renovations ongoing., 1) Base of wall on left side of front food service line (near hand wash sink) was damaged. Please repair., 2) There were 2 hand washing sinks in the female bathroom that were not operational. Please repair., 3) There were 2 toilets in the female bathroom that were not operational. Please repair.
A ready to use surface sanitizer was not provided anywhere in the busy kitchen or front service area during operation. This has been a repeating violation - provide ready to use surface sanitizer in all areas where open foods are handled.
REPEATING VIOLATION / OUTSTANDING WORK ORDER:, There was a tray of rice in the buffet line was not placed in a hot holding unit., , Ensure hot high-risk foods are maintained at 60C or higher are all times., , **May 10, 2024: rice measured 43C (destroyed)., , **July 23, 2024: burner units at service line were either not turned or were not operating. None of the hot foods were temp controlled. Cooked rice measured 49C, rice pudding @ 47C (other foods were at acceptable temp due to recent cooking). Large pot of lentils in hallway was stored at room temp and measured 48C, rice pudding @ 41C (all destroyed)., , **Oct 4, 2024: container of rice stored on bench measured 26C. Volunteers later placed that into nonoperational steam table. Rice in nonoperational steam table measured 30C, lentils @ 39C, cooked vegetables @ 31C, rice pudding @ 39C.
REPEATING VIOLATION / OUTSTANDING WORK ORDER:, Facility has repeatedly stored hot foods at room temp in danger zone and does not have adequate equipment to safely handle/maintain large quantities of hot perishable foods. Please obtain adequate hot holding equipment and provide written plan on how volunteers can safely handle large volumes of cooked perishable foods until serving.
REPEATING VIOLATION:, The kitchen back door was open without a screen in place. Keep door closed or install a tight fitting screen.
REPEATING VIOLATION / OUTSTANDING WORK ORDER:, There was one person who was certified in a recognized food safety course during time of inspection, however, there were still numerous new and outstanding violations observed. It is strongly recommended to have a few certified food handlers working each shift and for ALL volunteers to complete the AHS basic food safety course. There is no charge for the basic course., **July 23, 2024 - there were at least 40 people in the kitchen handling food and not a single person was certified in safe food handling and no one took responsibility for being in charge.
Ceiling tiles were missing in the kitchen and there were hanging wires from the ceiling grids. Please replace tiles.
REPEATING VIOLATION:, There was water damage on the wall and ceiling around the entry door to the onion cutting room., , Please determine the source of the leak. Refinish the wall and ceiling surface.
REPEATING VIOLATIONS:, A few light fixture cover above the prep area, pressure cooler, and in the dishwashing area had large cracks exposing the bulbs., , Repair the light fixture covers., , **July 23, 2024: missing light covers and ceiling tiles in food and dishwashing areas.
Renovations ongoing and bathrooms were not checked on Oct 4th. Front area wall was however not repaired. Please ensure rest of deficiencies are corrected if not already done., , 1) Base of wall on left side of front food service line (near hand wash sink) was damaged. Please repair., 2) There were 2 hand washing sinks in the female bathroom that were not operational. Please repair., 3) There were 2 toilets in the female bathroom that were not operational. Please repair.
A ready to use surface sanitizer was not provided anywhere in the busy kitchen or front service area during operation. This has been a repeating violation - provide ready to use surface sanitizer in all areas where open foods are handled.
Foods were stored in plastic pails that were previously used for chemicals. Do not reuse containers for food storage that previously held chemicals.
REPEATING VIOLATION:, Plates/cups were used to scoop out food from pots or dry ingredient bins. Use proper utensils with handles and do not allow utensil handles to fall into/touch product.
REPEATING VIOLATION:, There was a tray of rice in the buffet line was not placed in a hot holding unit., , Ensure hot high-risk foods are maintained at 60C or higher are all times., , **May 10, 2024: rice measured 43C (destroyed)., , **July 23, 2024: burner units at service line were either not turned or were not operating. None of the hot foods were temp controlled. Cooked rice measured 49C, rice pudding @ 47C (other foods were at acceptable temp due to recent cooking). Large pot of lentils in hallway was stored at room temp and measured 48C, rice pudding @ 41C (all destroyed).
Equipment and utensils were stored in the hand sink basin in the small onion cutting room. Do not store items inside/obstruct hand washing sinks.
Facility has repeatedly stored hot foods at room temp in danger zone and does not have adequate equipment to safely handle/maintain large quantities of hot perishable foods. Please obtain adequate hot holding equipment and provide written plan on how volunteers can safely handle large volumes of cooked perishable foods until serving.
1. There was food kept in large non-food grade containers in the walk-in cooler., , Ensure food is stored in food grade containers or bags., **May 10, 2024: foods behind outdoor service table were stored in non-foodgrade containers. Deep fried food was stored loose in cardboard box used previously for paper products. Use clean, foodgrade containers.
*Repeat Violation*, , There was a gap at the bottom of the back door near the big onion room., , **Seal all gaps to prevent pests from entering the food facility., , **Ensure proper pest control measures are in place
The kitchen back door was open without a screen in place. Keep door closed or install a tight fitting screen.
There was one person who was certified in a recognized food safety course during time of inspection, however, there were still numerous new and outstanding violations observed. It is strongly recommended to have a few certified food handlers working each shift and for ALL volunteers to complete the AHS basic food safety course. There is no charge for the basic course., **July 23, 2024 - there were at least 40 people in the kitchen handling food and not a single person was certified in safe food handling and no one took responsibility for being in charge.
There was water damage on the wall and ceiling around the entry door to the onion cutting room., , Please determine the source of the leak. Refinish the wall and ceiling surface.
REPEATING VIOLATIONS:, A few light fixture cover above the prep area, pressure cooler, and in the dishwashing area had large cracks exposing the bulbs., , Repair the light fixture covers., , **July 23, 2024: missing light covers and ceiling tiles in food and dishwashing areas.
1) Base of wall on left side of front food service line (near hand wash sink) was damaged. Please repair., 2) There were 2 hand washing sinks in the female bathroom that were not operational. Please repair., 3) There were 2 toilets in the female bathroom that were not operational. Please repair.
1) Pots were stored on the floor in the small onion cutting room., 2) Volunteers on break outside had their chapati flippers resting against the dirty surfaces of pallets and a shipping container. Do not take food equipment outside. Wash/sanitize all flippers before use.
1. There was a significant accumulation of dust on the ceiling panels in the food prep and cooking area., , Thoroughly clean the ceiling panels., , 2. There was a strip of duct take adjoining two prep tables. The tape was extremely frayed and has food debris. **May 10, 2024: this item not checked today. Please ensure it is corrected if not already done so., , Remove the tape to prevent contamination of food prepared on this surface.