590 - 700 St. Albert Trail
October 9, 2025
Pass***There was no sanitizer present in the food handling area at the front. Discussed with staff who had already started food handling for an order from a customer and reminded her that the sanitizer solutions should be done prior to opening so that they were available for use when food handling. Staff made a sanitizer solution from the dilution station that had a 200ppm Quat solution.
***There was a sponge present in soiled water with no active sanitizer present. Sanitizer solution was changed during the inspection.
***Box of perishable food was being left on the counter unattended while the staff went to the front to serve a customer. Ensure perishables are put back in the cooler if they are not being handled.
***There was an insert being used as a scoop in the bulk fries drawer. It was removed to the sink during the inspection. Ensure that the scoops have handles and are not a source of contamination.
This restaurant has been inspected 4 times since November 22, 2024, with 4 passes and 0 closures on record.
***There was no sanitizer present in the food handling area at the front. Discussed with staff who had already started food handling for an order from a customer and reminded her that the sanitizer solutions should be done prior to opening so that they were available for use when food handling. Staff made a sanitizer solution from the dilution station that had a 200ppm Quat solution.
***There was a sponge present in soiled water with no active sanitizer present. Sanitizer solution was changed during the inspection.
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.
Alberta records each visit as either a routine inspection (with any violations noted) or a closed order. If you see violations listed without a closed order, the operator was allowed to continue while addressing them. A closed order means the inspector required the kitchen to stop serving customers until the issues were corrected.
***Box of perishable food was being left on the counter unattended while the staff went to the front to serve a customer. Ensure perishables are put back in the cooler if they are not being handled.
***There was an insert being used as a scoop in the bulk fries drawer. It was removed to the sink during the inspection. Ensure that the scoops have handles and are not a source of contamination.
***Front hand sink needed paper towels in an effective dispenser or in a holder close to the hand sink.
***There was a damaged container (for rice). Staff indicated it would be replaced.
***An insert without a handle was being used and stored in the fry drawer. Discussed and staff removed and replaced with a ladle that had a handle. removed and replaced with a ladle during the inspection.
***There were expired test strips being used (the open containers behind the till had expired in June and August 2025). they were discarded during the inspection.
Sep 2025, Pest control records were not observed. Will check during the reinspection., Nov 2024, ***Pest control records were not being maintained. Pest control records are to be completed monthly and kept onsite for review. Record was found for July 2024 that Major Pest control had been out. There were no recent records found.
***There were large containers for bulk items that were not being kept in a clean and sanitary condition. Discussed cleaning needed as to remove the build up, Staff indicated they may be replaced. This is also an option.
***There was a build up of grease/dirt on the high touch cooler and hot holding handles. Ensure these areas are thoroughly cleaned and maintained in a sanitary condition.
***There were two scoops without handles that were being used for bulk products. Discussed that scoops were to have handles.
***Pest control records were not being maintained. Pest control records are to be completed monthly and kept onsite for review. Record was found for July 2024 that Major Pest control had been out. There were no recent records found.
***The cleaning cloths were stored in an ineffective sanitizer solution. , ***the sanitizer solution in the bucket in the front was 0ppm. , Prior to the staff using the wiping cloths it was discussed that the sanitizer had been used up and was not effective. They reported that it is changed every 2 hours. Discussed that when used lots it may be used up prior to the 2 hours. Staff changed it after discussion.
***Front hand sink needed paper towels in an effective dispenser or in a holder close to the hand sink.
***There was left over rice from the night before that had been left out on the counters. discussed with staff that this will allow exponential growth of bacteria (even if the product is discarded the elevated levels of bacteria are on the container). It also serves as an attractant to vermin. At the end of the day, any left over foods are to be appropriately stored or discarded, not left on the counter to be discarded later.
***There was one scoop being used in the bulk foods that did not have a handle. Scoops used for bulk foods are to have handles that are stored out of the product.
***Pest control records were not being maintained. Pest control records are to be completed monthly and kept onsite for review. Record was found for July 2024 that Major Pest control had been out. There were no recent records found.