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Ashu African Import Export

B - 1155 44 Avenue SE Calgary AB T2G 4X4 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Ashu African Import Export has been inspected 5 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since October 7, 2024. The most recent inspection, on August 27, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 9 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 25, 2026. For example: Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 25, 2026. For example: Is the facility free of a pest infestation?

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 19, 2026. For example: Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded once on August 19, 2026. For example: Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?

About this data

These results come from Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health), which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

5 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Sanitizer was not available at the time of inspection.Prepare and use an approved food-grade sanitizer solution to ensure equipment isproperly sanitized.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Sanitizer testing paper was not available at the time of inspection. Obtain and use appropriate sanitizer test strips to regularly monitor and maintaineffective sanitizer concentrations.
    • 15. Is the facility free of a pest infestation?
      • A significant accumulation of mouse droppings was observed throughout the facility, including beneath sinks, storage tables and crates, on grain bags, cardboard boxes, equipment, and dishware, as well as on floors in the storage room and employee washroom.Remove all mouse droppings and dispose of any open grain bags and foodproducts contaminated by pest activity. Thoroughly clean and sanitize all affectedareas to eliminate contamination.Use the services of a pest exterminator to assist in controlling and eventuallyeliminating the mice activity in the establishment. Provide pest control reports to a Public Health Inspector with Alberta Health Services until further notice
  3. Demand Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Sanitizer was not available at the time of inspection.Prepare and use an approved food-grade sanitizer solution to ensure equipment isproperly sanitized.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Tires and suitcases were stored directly beneath grain bags in the warehouse.Remove all incompatible and non-food-related materials from food preparation and storage areas.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Sanitizer testing paper was not available at the time of inspection. Obtain and use appropriate sanitizer test strips to regularly monitor and maintaineffective sanitizer concentrations.
    • 15. Is the facility free of a pest infestation?
      • A significant accumulation of mouse droppings was observed throughout the facility, including beneath sinks, storage tables and crates, on grain bags, cardboard boxes, equipment, and dishware, as well as on floors in the storage room and employee washroom.Remove all mouse droppings and dispose of any open grain bags and foodproducts contaminated by pest activity. Thoroughly clean and sanitize all affectedareas to eliminate contamination.Use the services of a pest exterminator to assist in controlling and eventuallyeliminating the mice activity in the establishment. Provide pest control reports to a Public Health Inspector with Alberta Health Services until further notice
    • 16. Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
      • A gap was observed at the base of the right bay door. Eliminate the gap at the base of the right bay door to prevent pest entry.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Significant clutter of dishware was observed on the front preparation table and throughout the kitchen.Remove unnecessary equipment and items, and thoroughly clean and organizethese areas to maintain sanitary conditions and facilitate effective cleaning.
  4. Initial Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • The handwashing sink in the production floor was not equipped with paper towels and soaps.- Provide paper towels and soaps in dispensers.

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