African Halal Meats
4014 17 Avenue SE Calgary AB T2A 0S7 · Food - General
7 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
4 infractions
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- March 13 2026-1. Beef carcasses hanging over open boxes of chicken and lamb. Ensure food is covered as above. Ensure beef carcasses are stored away from other animals.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- **The violation still exists**Uncovered and unwrapped raw meat products stored in the walk-in cooler.- Wrap or cover all food products to prevent exposing to unwanted potential contamination.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Front display cooler taped. Knife sharpener handle taped. Ensure this is removed and repaired.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 2. A written cleaning schedule was not available.- Prepare, implement, and maintain a detailed written sanitation program to facilitate the proper cleaning of all areas of the food establishment, including equipment, and structural surfaces. The sanitation program must include a list of all cleaning and sanitizing agents used within the food establishment. The sanitation program must be submitted to an Alberta Health Services Executive Officer for review.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
5 infractions
- 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
- Farm eggs for sale. Ensure eggs are from an approved source and have been graded.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- March 13 2026-1. Beef carcasses hanging over open boxes of chicken and lamb. Ensure food is covered as above. Ensure beef carcasses are stored away from other animals. 2. Open boxes of meat products in freezer. Carcass on floor. Ensure boxes are closed and food product is not stored on the floor.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- **The violation still exists**Uncovered and unwrapped raw meat products stored in the walk-in cooler.- Wrap or cover all food products to prevent exposing to unwanted potential contamination.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Front display cooler taped. Knife sharpener handle taped. Ensure this is removed and repaired.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 2. A written cleaning schedule was not available.- Prepare, implement, and maintain a detailed written sanitation program to facilitate the proper cleaning of all areas of the food establishment, including equipment, and structural surfaces. The sanitation program must include a list of all cleaning and sanitizing agents used within the food establishment. The sanitation program must be submitted to an Alberta Health Services Executive Officer for review.March 13 2026- 3. Walk in freezer is disorganized. Ensure this area is cleaned and organized.
- 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
- Monitoring Inspection
5 infractions
- 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
- 1. Repacked food items were not labeled in the meat section. The unlabeled food items were not discarded as purchase receipts were present onsite. - Label all the meat packages with date, store name/contact information and product name. Develop a method (for example lot number) to track the small meat packages with their source.2. Home-made cheese bags were observed in the display cooler. Operator removed the cheese during inspection. - All the food items in the facility must be from approved sources.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- **The violation still exists**Uncovered and unwrapped raw meat products stored in the walk-in cooler.- Wrap or cover all food products to prevent exposing to unwanted potential contamination.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Wall corner by the hand washing sink was in disrepair.- Repair the corner so that walls are smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- A broken bus pan filled with meat was observed in walkin cooler.- Check all the equipment and discard all broken or cracked containers.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- **The violations still exist**1. The storage area by the back door is disorganized, washroom and floor were dirty by the two compartment sink area.- Thoroughly clean and sanitize the food establishment surfaces, including all hard-to-reach areas.2. A written cleaning schedule was not available.- Prepare, implement, and maintain a detailed written sanitation program to facilitate the proper cleaning of all areas of the food establishment, including equipment, and structural surfaces. The sanitation program must include a list of all cleaning and sanitizing agents used within the food establishment. The sanitation program must be submitted to an Alberta Health Services Executive Officer for review.
- 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
- Risk Management Inspection
2 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- . Uncovered and unwrapped raw meat products stored in the walk-in cooler.- Wrap or cover all food products to prevent exposing to unwanted potential contamination.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 1. The storage area by the back door is disorganized and floor were dirty.- Clean and organized the storage area. 2. The facility did not have cleaning schedule.Develop a cleaning schedule.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
- A few unlabeled grocery food items were observed at the front of the store.- Labell all the repackaged/portioned grocery items with appropriate information.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- 1. Food products in the walk-in cooler were stored on the floor.- Ensure food products are stored in a safe and sanitary manner at least 6 inches off the ground.2. Uncovered and unwrapped raw meat products stored in the walk-in cooler.- Wrap or cover all food products to prevent exposing to unwanted potential contamination.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Freezer and cooler door flaps were cracked/broken.- Replace the cracked/broken flaps so they are smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 1. The storage area by the back door is disorganized and floor were dirty.- Clean and organized the storage area. 2. Walk-in freezer was disorganized, and products are rolling off the pile to the ground.- Reorganize the walk-in freezer and ensure food products are stored off the ground at least 6 inches.3. The facility did not have cleaning schedule.Develop a cleaning schedule.
- 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- ** The violation was still outstanding**1) Food products in the walk-in cooler were stored on the floor.- Please ensure food products are stored in a safe and sanitary manner at least 6 inches off the ground.2) Uncovered and unwrapped raw meat products stored in the walk-in cooler.- Wrap or cover all food products to prevent exposing to unwanted potential contamination.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Chlorine tst strips were not available.Ensure to get chlorine test strips to confirm the concentration sanitizing solution.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- ** The violation was still outstanding**Walk-in freezer is disorganized, and products are rolling off the pile to the ground.- Please reorganize the walk-in freezer and ensure food products are stored off the ground at least 6 inches.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?