1160 137 Avenue SE · DEER RIDGE
12 mars 2026
Non conformeVicky, Manager, is registered for a food safe training course and will then teach the kitchen staff., -provide the certificate once the course is completed. Thank you.
Fancy Taste of China / Flamingo Palace Express se trouve dans le quartier DEER RIDGE. DEER RIDGE, Calgary compte 49 restaurants suivis sur Pass or Fail, inspectés par Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. En date du 22 mai 2026, 45 (92%) d'entre eux étaient Conformes lors de leur dernière inspection, sans Non conforme ni fermeture.
Ce restaurant a été inspecté 9 fois depuis le 13 juin 2024, avec 1 conforme, 7 non conformes et 2 fermetures au dossier.
Vicky, Manager, is registered for a food safe training course and will then teach the kitchen staff., -provide the certificate once the course is completed. Thank you.
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.
« Conforme » signifie qu'aucune infraction n'était en suspens lors de cette visite. « Non conforme » signifie qu'une ou plusieurs infractions n'ont pas été corrigées sur place. « Fermé » signifie que l'inspecteur a ordonné l'arrêt du service à la clientèle jusqu'à la correction des problèmes.
DEER RIDGE
Vicky, Manager, is registered for a food safe training course and will then teach the kitchen staff., -provide the certificate once the course is completed. Thank you.
1) The drain at the dishwasher appears to be clogged as water was overflowing during the "drain cycle." Too much detergent was being pumped in during the wash cycle so that might contribute to the overflow problem., -contact the technician and adjust the detergent cycle and have them assess the drain for a clog (and/or higher a plumber).
3) The dumpling making equipment was still filled with flour yet hadn't been used for months., -clean and sanitize ALL food equipment. Food equipment must be disassembled to be cleaned and sanitized., -REMOVE the equipment OR wrap the equipment and post a sign "DO NOT USE"; this must be removed in 1 month.
1) The mechanical dishwasher could not be filled with water so therefor, there was no chlorine sanitizer during the sanitizing cycle. , 2) The mechanical dishwasher was leaking constantly, and there was a bucket collecting the wastewater. The chlorine in the rinse cycle measured 0ppm., -repair/replace the dishwasher and it must not leak. The chlorine must measure 100ppm; perhaps the chlorine solution is old.
Cardboard was lining shelves where take out containers were stored. The cardboard was still very dirty., -remove the cardboard. Clean the shelves. Clean the shelves on a weekly basis (or as needed).
1) Accumulation of debris and grease behind and under main cooking equipment and under the deep fryers., - Clean these areas and ensure regular cleaning is done. Move equipment to thoroughly clean., , 2) Walls around the garbage cans and 2-compartment sink were dirty with grease, spills, sauce, etc., -clean the walls., , 3) The cutting block was dirty and still had old blood stains., -clean and sanitize the meat block., , 4) The floor and walls around the dry food storage area and containers were dirty., -move bins, tables, shelves, etc to thoroughly clean., , 5) The walk-in cooler floor and walls were dirty., -move the shelves to thoroughly clean., , 6) Handles of the stand-up cooler were dirty., -clean and sanitize the handles of any equipment. , , , ***use hot water and detergent (or degreaser) to lift grease/grime.
1) No sanitizer solution was available., Cloths and stainless-steel scrubbers were stored on the cooking equipment., -wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution., , 2) The meat slicer was dirty with meat/debris., -remove the cover on the meat slicer after each use. Clean and sanitize after use., , 3) The dumpling making equipment was still filled with flour yet hadn't been used for months., -clean and sanitize ALL food equipment. Food equipment must be disassembled to be cleaned and sanitized., , 4) The vegetable cutting machine was dirty with food debris., -clean and sanitize ALL food equipment. Food equipment must be disassembled to be cleaned and sanitized., , 5) The dough mixer blade was dirty with accumulation of old dough. This equipment hasn't been used in months., -clean and sanitize ALL food equipment. Food equipment must be disassembled to be cleaned and sanitized.
1) Foods in the walk-in cooler, stand-up cooler, walk-in freezer were uncovered., -all food must be protected from contamination, so use lids, covers, etc., , 2) Raw meats were stored on the top shelves in the coolers/walk-in cooler. , -store raw foods of animal origin on the bottom shelves., , 3) Frozen shrimp were thawing in a strainer in the handwash sink., -do not use the handwash sink to thaw foods. The handwash sink must be free and accessible at all times.
1) No probe thermometer available., - Acquire a probe thermometer for checking internal temperature for cooked foods.], , 2) Many coolers and freezers do not have thermometers., - Acquire thermometers for all cooler and freezer units to accurately track temperatures.
1) Ground beef was thawing at room temperature on the floor. The surface measured 14Celsius, and the internal temperature was 2Celsius. , -all food must be thawed in the cooler or under cold running water, , 2) Cooked breaded meats were stored at room temperature in bins on the cooking line and measured 8Celsius., -store all perishable foods at 4Celsius and not at room temperature., , 3) A container of liquid eggs was stored at room temperature and measured 12 Celsius. , -store eggs at 7Celsius or less.
1) The mechanical dishwasher could not be filled with water so therefor, there was no chlorine sanitizer during the sanitizing cycle., -repair/replace the dishwasher. It must be filled by using the switch on the equipment and then it must pump in detergent and chlorine during appropriate cycles.
The handwash station in the processing area was blocked with boxes and debris., -all handwash stations must be easily accessible. , -Remove old/unwanted equipment and debris.
Cardboard boxes used to store deep fried food product in walk-in cooler., - Refrain from reusing cardboard boxes and acquire food safe bins that are smooth, non-absorbent, and easy to clean.
1) Old containers of vinegar and canned goods were re-used for food storage., -do not reuse single-use items such as cans or vinegar containers. , -obtain proper, reusable, food containers. , , 2) Scoops, cups, etc were stored in dry good bags, bins, containers, etc., -remove all scoops, cups, utensils, etc from dry foods., , 3) Small containers of food ingredients on the cooking line were dirty with crusty and build up food/ingredients; for example, salt, msg, black bean, garlic, etc., -all food must be stored in a clean and sanitary manner.
Chlorine test strips expired in 2015., - Acquire chlorine test strips.
1) Side exit door has noticeable gaps around the edges., - Repair or replace the door seals to ensure door is vermin proofed., , 2) No pest control reports readily available onsite to review., - Ensure pest control reports are accessible onsite either digital or physical copies are acceptable.
The food handling practices show that additional training in food safe education is required., -register and complete food safe training for all food handlers.
1) There were no line/prep coolers on the cooking line resulting in perishable foods stored at room temperature., -obtain prep/line coolers as perishable foods can't be stored at room temperature. This includes, but is not limited to: bins of cooked breaded beef/pork/chicken, chopped garlic, liquid eggs, prepared vegetables, etc
1) Ther were 4 ceiling tiles were absorbent, acoustic ceiling tiles., -replace ceiling tiles with washable, durable, non-absorbent ceiling tiles, , 2) Lights in the kitchen did not have a cover or shatterproof., -install a light cover on overhead light fixtures, or obtain shatterproof light bulbs. , , 3) The faucet at the sink near the cooking line did not turn off and had to be shut off from the main plumbing valve on the wall., -replace the faucet. All plumbing must be in good working order.
Cardboard was lining shelves where take out containers were stored. The cardboard was still very dirty., -remove the cardboard. Clean the shelves. Clean the shelves on a weekly basis (or as needed).
Accumulation of debris and grease behind and under main cooking equipment and under the deep fryers., - Please clean these areas and ensure regular cleaning is done.
1) The following areas were dirty with debris, grease, grime, food, etc: all cooking equipment, under cooking equipment, walk-in cooler floors, walls, shelves, stand-up coolers, the cart on the cooking line, containers of old batter on the cooking line, and walls near the cooking line and sinks., -clean all areas of the kitchen/processing/storage areas., , 2) The walk-in cooler and freezer, and processing rooms were dirty and disorganized., -clean and organize the cooler, freezer, and processing rooms. Remove any item that is not used on a daily/weekly basis. , , 3) There is no cleaning schedule/list and/or the staff do not follow a cleaning list/schedule., -create and provide a cleaning schedule for review.
1) No sanitizer solution was available., Cloths and stainless-steel scrubbers were stored on the cooking equipment., -wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution., , 2) The meat slicer was dirty with meat/debris., -remove the cover on the meat slicer after each use. Clean and sanitize after use., , 3) The dumpling making equipment was still filled with flour yet hadn't been used for months., -clean and sanitize ALL food equipment. Food equipment must be disassembled to be cleaned and sanitized., , 4) The vegetable cutting machine was dirty with food debris., -clean and sanitize ALL food equipment. Food equipment must be disassembled to be cleaned and sanitized., , 5) The dough mixer blade was dirty with accumulation of old dough. This equipment hasn't been used in months., -clean and sanitize ALL food equipment. Food equipment must be disassembled to be cleaned and sanitized.
1) Foods in the walk-in cooler, stand-up cooler, walk-in freezer were uncovered., -all food must be protected from contamination, so use lids, covers, etc., , 2) Raw meats were stored on the top shelves in the coolers/walk-in cooler. , -store raw foods of animal origin on the bottom shelves., , 3) Frozen shrimp were thawing in a strainer in the handwash sink., -do not use the handwash sink to thaw foods. The handwash sink must be free and accessible at all times.
1) Ground beef was thawing at room temperature on the floor. The surface measured 14Celsius, and the internal temperature was 2Celsius. , -all food must be thawed in the cooler or under cold running water, , 2) Cooked breaded meats were stored at room temperature in bins on the cooking line and measured 8Celsius., -store all perishable foods at 4Celsius and not at room temperature., , 3) A container of liquid eggs was stored at room temperature and measured 12 Celsius. , -store eggs at 7Celsius or less.
1) No probe thermometer available., - Acquire a probe thermometer for checking internal temperature for cooked foods.], , 2) Many coolers and freezers do not have thermometers., - Acquire thermometers for all cooler and freezer units to accurately track temperatures.
1) The mechanical dishwasher could not be filled with water so therefor, there was no chlorine sanitizer during the sanitizing cycle., -repair/replace the dishwasher. It must be filled by using the switch on the equipment and then it must pump in detergent and chlorine during appropriate cycles.
The handwash station in the processing area was blocked with boxes and debris., -all handwash stations must be easily accessible. , -Remove old/unwanted equipment and debris.
1) Old containers of vinegar and canned goods were re-used for food storage., -do not reuse single-use items such as cans or vinegar containers. , -obtain proper, reusable, food containers. , , 2) Scoops, cups, etc were stored in dry good bags, bins, containers, etc., -remove all scoops, cups, utensils, etc from dry foods., , 3) Small containers of food ingredients on the cooking line were dirty with crusty and build up food/ingredients; for example, salt, msg, black bean, garlic, etc., -all food must be stored in a clean and sanitary manner.
Cardboard boxes used to store deep fried food product in walk-in cooler., - Refrain from reusing cardboard boxes and acquire food safe bins that are smooth, non-absorbent, and easy to clean.
Chlorine test strips expired in 2015., - Acquire chlorine test strips.
1) Side exit door has noticeable gaps around the edges., - Repair or replace the door seals to ensure door is vermin proofed., , 2) No pest control reports readily available onsite to review., - Ensure pest control reports are accessible onsite either digital or physical copies are acceptable.
The food handling practices show that additional training in food safe education is required., -register and complete food safe training for all food handlers.
1) Ther were 4 ceiling tiles were absorbent, acoustic ceiling tiles., -replace ceiling tiles with washable, durable, non-absorbent ceiling tiles, , 2) Lights in the kitchen did not have a cover or shatterproof., -install a light cover on overhead light fixtures, or obtain shatterproof light bulbs. , , 3) The faucet at the sink near the cooking line did not turn off and had to be shut off from the main plumbing valve on the wall., -replace the faucet. All plumbing must be in good working order.
Cardboard was lining shelves where take out containers were stored. The cardboard was still very dirty., -remove the cardboard. Clean the shelves. Clean the shelves on a weekly basis (or as needed).
1) There were no line/prep coolers on the cooking line resulting in perishable foods stored at room temperature., -obtain prep/line coolers as perishable foods can't be stored at room temperature. This includes, but is not limited to: bins of cooked breaded beef/pork/chicken, chopped garlic, liquid eggs, prepared vegetables, etc
1) The following areas were dirty with debris, grease, grime, food, etc: all cooking equipment, under cooking equipment, walk-in cooler floors, walls, shelves, stand-up coolers, the cart on the cooking line, containers of old batter on the cooking line, and walls near the cooking line and sinks., -clean all areas of the kitchen/processing/storage areas., , 2) The walk-in cooler and freezer, and processing rooms were dirty and disorganized., -clean and organize the cooler, freezer, and processing rooms. Remove any item that is not used on a daily/weekly basis. , , 3) There is no cleaning schedule/list and/or the staff do not follow a cleaning list/schedule., -create and provide a cleaning schedule for review.
Accumulation of debris and grease behind and under main cooking equipment and under the deep fryers., - Please clean these areas and ensure regular cleaning is done.
1) No probe thermometer available., - Acquire a probe thermometer for checking internal temperature for cooked foods.], , 2) Many coolers and freezers do not have thermometers., - Acquire thermometers for all cooler and freezer units to accurately track temperatures.
No paper towel dispenser for hand wash sink in room with dough mixing machine., - Acquire a dispenser to prevent potential contamination to entire roll of paper towel resting along the sink basin.
Updated February 18, 2025:, - Outstanding violation. Many food containers still need to be covered to protect it from being contaminated., , Various containers of foods in walk-in cooler were not covered., (Pictures taken)., Ensure all food is covered while in storage to protect it from being contaminated.
Cardboard boxes used to store deep fried food product in walk-in cooler., - Refrain from reusing cardboard boxes and acquire food safe bins that are smooth, non-absorbent, and easy to clean.
Chlorine test strips expired in 2015., - Acquire chlorine test strips.
1) Side exit door has noticeable gaps around the edges., - Repair or replace the door seals to ensure door is vermin proofed., , 2) No pest control reports readily available onsite to review., - Ensure pest control reports are accessible onsite either digital or physical copies are acceptable.
Accumulation of debris and grease behind and under main cooking equipment and under the deep fryers., - Please clean these areas and ensure regular cleaning is done.
Many sticky fly traps hung up throughout the kitchen above areas of food prep, utensil and/or equipment storage., - Remove sticky fly traps to prevent potential contamination below from flies falling.
1) No probe thermometer available., - Acquire a probe thermometer for checking internal temperature for cooked foods.], , 2) Many coolers and freezers do not have thermometers., - Acquire thermometers for all cooler and freezer units to accurately track temperatures.
1) Many bowls were stored around the hand wash sink and no soap was available at the hand wash station., - Ensure all staff know to use the hand wash sink for hand washing only and use the 2-compartment sink for food prep., - Ensure hand wash sink is supplied with soap and paper towels at all times., , 2) No paper towel dispenser for hand wash sink in room with dough mixing machine., - Acquire a dispenser to prevent potential contamination to entire roll of paper towel resting along the sink basin.
Updated February 18, 2025:, - Outstanding violation. Many food containers still need to be covered to protect it from being contaminated., , Various containers of foods in walk-in cooler were not covered., (Pictures taken)., Ensure all food is covered while in storage to protect it from being contaminated.
1) Bowl without handle used in bulk ingredient bin scoops., - Acquire a food safe scoop with a handle to protect ingredients from contact with hands., , 2) Broken plastic containers used to store foods in coolers., - Replace broken plastic containers., , 3) Cardboard boxes used to store deep fried food product in walk-in cooler., - Refrain from reusing cardboard boxes and acquire food safe bins that are smooth, non-absorbent, and easy to clean., , 4) White garbage bags used to hold food products., - Refrain from using garbage bags and acquire food safe bags or container to hold food products.
Chlorine test strips expired in 2015., - Acquire chlorine test strips.
1) Side exit door has noticeable gaps around the edges., - Repair or replace the door seals to ensure door is vermin proofed., , 2) No pest control reports readily available onsite to review., - Ensure pest control reports are accessible onsite either digital or physical copies are acceptable.
2-compartment sink faucet is leaking., - Repair the faucet.
Accumulation of debris and grease behind and under main cooking equipment and under the deep fryers., - Please clean these areas and ensure regular cleaning is done.
, Various containers of foods in walk-in cooler were not covered., (Pictures taken)., Ensure all food is covered while in storage to protect it from being contaminated. ,
, Dirty spoons left on a dirty plate on a table in the room used to store "Flamingo Palace Restaurant & Lounge" boxes., (Pictures taken). , Do not leave dirty utensils and dishes at end of business day. , All dishes and utensils must be clean.
, Dough machine covered in flour from previous business day., Containers for dry ingredients in same room were covered with caked on food debris., (Pictures taken)., Do not leave dirty equipment overnight., Clean containers used to store dry ingredients.
, Room used to store boxes labeled with "Flamingo Palace Restaurant & Lounge", numerous trays, a table and many empty boxes is extremely cluttered an unorganized., Difficult to inspect room due to clutter., All areas must be clean, well maintained and organized., De-clutter and organize this area. ,
, Business is supplying food to other approved food establishments and providing invalid invoices. , Invoices for food received at food establishments must include the name of the business and the address of the facility. , With the current name (Flamingo Palace Express) on the invoices and an inaccurate address and phone number, traceability of products is difficult., Update the invoices to reflect the correct business name and address., Submit a new permit application to AHS so the food handling permit can be updated to include Flamingo Palace Express in the trade name.
, Various containers of foods in walk-in cooler were not covered., (Pictures taken)., Ensure all food is covered while in storage to protect it from being contaminated. ,
, Dirty spoons left on a dirty plate on a table in the room used to store "Flamingo Palace Restaurant & Lounge" boxes., (Pictures taken). , Do not leave dirty utensils and dishes at end of business day. , All dishes and utensils must be clean.
, Room used to store boxes labeled with "Flamingo Palace Restaurant & Lounge", numerous trays, a table and many empty boxes is extremely cluttered an unorganized., Difficult to inspect room due to clutter., All areas must be clean, well maintained and organized., De-clutter and organize this area. ,
, Dough machine covered in flour from previous business day., Containers for dry ingredients in same room were covered with caked on food debris., (Pictures taken)., Do not leave dirty equipment overnight., Clean containers used to store dry ingredients.