31C Perron Street
Not in Compliance
3 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
March 27, 2025
***The records stopped Mar 13, 2025. Discussed that the records were to be kept up to date and were to be done at least once daily.
***There was grease dripping down the commercial canopy and accumulating on the fire suppression nozzles., , ***There was a build up of grease and debris on the non food surfaces. The commercial canopy was greasy and there was oil running down the insides and dripping off the fire suppression system and onto food contact surfaces.
***The commercial canopy cleaning through to the roof had been scheduled April 16, 2025. , , ***The commercial canopy ventilation system was not being maintained. There was grease dripping down and the cleaning through to the roof was overdue (due Oct 2024).
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.
Merry Folks Catering
This restaurant has been inspected 9 times since June 28, 2023, with 1 in compliance, 8 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
3 violations
***The records stopped Mar 13, 2025. Discussed that the records were to be kept up to date and were to be done at least once daily.
***There was grease dripping down the commercial canopy and accumulating on the fire suppression nozzles., , ***There was a build up of grease and debris on the non food surfaces. The commercial canopy was greasy and there was oil running down the insides and dripping off the fire suppression system and onto food contact surfaces.
***The commercial canopy cleaning through to the roof had been scheduled April 16, 2025. , , ***The commercial canopy ventilation system was not being maintained. There was grease dripping down and the cleaning through to the roof was overdue (due Oct 2024).
3 violations
***There was a build up of grease and debris on the non food surfaces. The commercial canopy was greasy and there was oil running down the insides and dripping off the fire suppression system and onto food contact surfaces.
***The commercial canopy ventilation system was not being maintained. There was grease dripping down and the cleaning through to the roof was overdue (due Oct 2024).
***The high touch surfaces (exterior of the front upright cooler, the handles on the cooler drawers had an accumulation of dirt and debris present.
3 violations
***There was a build up of grease and debris on the non food surfaces. The commercial canopy was greasy and there was oil running down the insides and dripping off the fire suppression system and onto food contact surfaces.
***The commercial canopy ventilation system was not being maintained. There was grease dripping down and the cleaning through to the roof was overdue (due Oct 2024).
***The high touch surfaces (exterior of the front upright cooler, the handles on the cooler drawers had an accumulation of dirt and debris present.
6 violations
***temperature logs were not present. Operator indicated he had removed them from the facility. , Records are to be available for review.
***There was a build up of grease and debris on the non food surfaces. The commercial canopy was greasy and there was oil running down the insides and dripping off the fire suppression system and onto food contact surfaces.
*** No current Pest control records available. Pest control records are to be completed monthly and kept onsite for review.
No violations
5 violations
April 3, 2024, ***Temperature logs were not being maintained. Discussed options for record keeping., , Mar 15, 2024, ***temperature logs were not present. Discussed and will provide sample templates with this report.
***Facility was operating without a valid Food Handling Permit. Discussed with the operator who indicated he would pay for the permit right away.
***Previously discussed that the ventilation canopy was to be in operation when the facility was open. Discussed again during this inspection. Again this was corrected during the inspection.
5 violations
***temperature logs were not present. Discussed and will provide sample templates with this report.
***The front hand sink was not in proper operating condition. The sink was not properly draining. Operator indicated that a plumber had already been called. As a temporary measure one of the basins for the three compartment sink could be set up for hand washing. The staff washroom hand sink is not an acceptable alternative.
*** No current Pest control records available. Pest control records are to be completed monthly and kept onsite for review.
11 violations
***temperature logs were not present. Discussed and will provide sample templates with this report.
***the front cooler was being left open when the unit was not being used. This could allow debris to fall into the foods. The lid was closed during the inspection.
****the front cooler was being left open when the unit was not being used. The temperature of the perishable foods in this area was 9C. The lid was closed and the temperature had gone down to 5C by the end of the inspection. Ensure lids are closed to help maintain safe temperatures.
1 violation
Jun 28, Much of the cleaning had been done. There was still grime built up in the hard to reachareas (corner of the wall and the floor, under the drawer cooler, around the equipment legs.,
***The expired Food Handling Permit was posted in the restaurant (exp Mar 31, 2024). Confirmed that they had paid the invoice for the upcoming year (they had). Both the current FHP and the upcoming FHP were sent to the operator during the inspection.
***The commercial canopy ventilation system was not being maintained. There was grease dripping down and the cleaning through to the roof was overdue (due Oct 2024).
***The high touch surfaces (exterior of the front upright cooler, the handles on the cooler drawers had an accumulation of dirt and debris present.
April 3, 2024, ***The canopy cleaning through to the roof had not been completed. Operator indicated that the company used was busy. Discussed the importance of the maintenance and indicated a follow up for this item would be done the beginning of May., , Mar 15, 2024, ***The commercial canopy ventilation system was not being maintained. There was grease dripping down and the cleaning through to the roof was overdue (due Aug 2023).
April 3. 2024, ***There was a build up of grease and debris present. , -On the shelf beside the hand sink there was grease with flies trapped in it. , -There was a build up of grease on the floor. Discussed that this may be a consequence of not having the ventilation system on when the deep fryer was on., -There was a build up of grease and debris present in the hard to reach areas and , -There was a build up of grease and debris present on the sides of the cooking equipment., , Mar 15, 2024, ***There was a build up of grease and debris on the non food surfaces. The floor, in corners and around equipment legs and there was a buildup of dirt around the ceiling vents, there was grease dripping down the commercial canopy.
***The commercial canopy ventilation system was not being maintained. There was grease dripping down and the cleaning through to the roof was overdue (due Aug 2023).
***There was a build up of grease and debris on the non food surfaces. The floor, in corners and around equipment legs and there was a buildup of dirt around the ceiling vents, there was grease dripping down the commercial canopy.
***there were potatoes in oil and lemon sitting at room temperature. Discussed that unless testing was done for shelf stability, perishable foods are to be stored below 4C or above 60C. The tray was moved the cooler.
***Thawing procedures were not being followed. Shrimp was being left in standing water. Discussed proper thawing procedures under running water and demonstrated the set up.
***The front hand sink was not in proper operating condition. The sink was not properly draining. Operator indicated that a plumber had already been called. As a temporary measure one of the basins for the three compartment sink could be set up for hand washing. The staff washroom hand sink is not an acceptable alternative.
***There was no paper towels present by the hand sink. Corrected during the inspection and the dispenser was restocked.
*** No current Pest control records available. Pest control records are to be completed monthly and kept onsite for review.
***The commercial canopy ventilation system was not being maintained. There was grease dripping down and the cleaning through to the roof was overdue (due Aug 2023).
***The canopy was not on at the start of the inspection. The canopy is to be on at all times when the facility is in regular operation. This may be part of the source of the build up of grease on the floors and non food contact surfaces.
***There was a build up of grease and debris on the non food surfaces. The floor, in corners and around equipment legs and there was a buildup of dirt around the ceiling vents, there was grease dripping down the commercial canopy.