Chatkhara by Krishna
10149 109 Street NW Edmonton AB T5J 3M4 · Food - General
7 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
2 infractions
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Jan 15, 2026: This is still outstanding. Lights were purchased and noted inside the facility but staff indicated that they were not the correct size so different lights were on order.Jan 9, 2026: Lighting was poor throughout the kitchen. Improve lighting in the kitchen.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Corrected - The ceiling tiles had accumulation of dust. Outstanding - Hard to reach areas had buildup of food, grease and debris. Sanitation must be improved. Additional cleaning required on high touch surfaces like doors, light switches, sides of equipment, etc.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Risk Management Inspection
5 infractions
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- 1. Chana masala was thawing at room temperature. It was still frozen. Correction onsite - Staff moved the curry to the cooler to finish thawing.2. Chai tea was on the stove and was at approximately 30C. The pot appeared dirty. Correction onsite - Staff agreed to make a fresh batch and use a clean pot. Ensure high risk foods are not stored at room temperature. Hot foods must be kept hot (60C or hotter) and cold foods must be kept cold (4C or colder). Thawing must not be done at room temperature. Approved thawing methods are (1) In a fridge that is at 4C or less (2) Fully submerged under continuously running cold water (3) In a microwave and cooked immediately afterwards (4) Cooked from frozen.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Jan 15, 2026: The faucet was completely removed from the three compartment sink so it was not functional. The plumber was at a store looking for a part as the one he had did not work. The public health inspector discussed options with the owner. A reinspection will take place tomorrow morning.Jan 9, 2026: The three compartment sink had no soap or sanitizer at the start. The operator was able to obtain a bottle of new dish detergent. The owner was contacted and sanitizer would be arriving soon. The cold water could not be turned on from the main faucet, the operator had to turn on the cold water valve at the under the basin. The faucet had plastic wrapping around the spout and leaking when turned on. Repair or replace the sink. Special knowledge or skills cannot be used to turn on faucet. Mechanical dishwasher was no longer in use.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Chlorine test strips were unavailable.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Jan 15, 2026: This is still outstanding. Lights were purchased and noted inside the facility but staff indicated that they were not the correct size so different lights were on order.Jan 9, 2026: Lighting was poor throughout the kitchen. Improve lighting in the kitchen.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Corrected - The ceiling tiles had accumulation of dust. Outstanding - Hard to reach areas had buildup of food, grease and debris. Sanitation must be improved.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Monitoring Inspection
6 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Sanitizer was unavailable at the time. The spray bottle had 0ppm of chlorine.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- The three compartment sink had no soap or sanitizer at the start. The operator was able to obtain a bottle of new dish detergent. The owner was contacted and sanitizer would be arriving soon. The cold water could not be turned on from the main faucet, the operator had to turn on the cold water valve at the under the basin. The faucet had plastic wrapping around the spout and leaking when turned on. Repair or replace the sink. Special knowledge or skills cannot be used to turn on faucet. Mechanical dishwasher was no longer in use.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Chlorine test strips were unavailable.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Hand sink in the kitchen had no soap or paper towels. Later, watered down soap was brought. Ensure there is proper handwashing supplies provided at all times.The staff washroom had no soap or paper towels. Staff indicated that the washroom was not in use. Please demonstrate the washroom is not for use by either taping the toilet or decommission it. If not, proper hand cleaning supplies must be provided.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Lighting was poor throughout the kitchen. Improve lighting in the kitchen.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The ceiling tiles had accumulation of dust. Hard to reach areas had buildup of food, grease and debris. Sanitation must be improved.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
6 infractions
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Mechanical dishwasher was connected to detergent and chlorine, however, there was 0ppm chlorine detected at the dish level. Please repair or replace the dishwasher. The three compartment sink did not have hot water at the start of the inspection, there was only cold water for both the cold and hot water settings. Operator was able to contact owner for immediate action for repairs as enforcement actions was about to occur. Operator was able to turn on the hot water valve during inspection. Owner indicated that a plumber would be arriving in 2 hours and they were on their way to obtain replacement parts.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Chlorine sanitizer strips were unavailable at the time.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- The kitchen lighting was on the dim end, please increase lighting in the kitchen to ensure it is bright .
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Prep cooler (across from the deep fryer) had buildup of grease and food inside the unit and especially on the handles. Please clean. Ensure all high touch areas (handles) are cleaned as well.Mechanical ventilation unit had buildup of grease and dust. The unit is due for cleaning.The white cutting board had significant black stains and cuts/grooves. Please repair or replace the cutting board.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The flooring underneath the cookline had buildup of oil and grease. Please clean. Also, the cardboard must be replaced daily.Ceiling and walls had buildup of dust, please clean.
- 26. Have plans for construction or alteration of this facility been submitted for approval?
- There was a cart at the front that was offering Golgappa/ Panipuri on the weekends. However, the dining area was missing a hand sink and the closest one was in the back kitchen. Please discontinue the service until there is a proper hand sink installed. Before renovations, submit floor plans for review/feedback.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
7 infractions
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Mechanical dishwasher was connected to detergent and chlorine, however, there was 0ppm chlorine detected at the dish level. Please repair or replace the dishwasher. The three compartment sink did not have hot water at the start of the inspection, there was only cold water for both the cold and hot water settings. Operator was able to contact owner for immediate action for repairs as enforcement actions was about to occur. Operator was able to turn on the hot water valve during inspection. Owner indicated that a plumber would be arriving in 2 hours and they were on their way to obtain replacement parts.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Chlorine sanitizer strips were unavailable at the time.
- 14. Does the facility have an adequate supply of potable hot and cold running water and is the water sampled at required intervals?
- Hot and cold water was available at each sink basin except the three compartment sink. Hot water was obtained at the three compartment sink at the end of the inspection.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- The kitchen lighting was on the dim end, please increase lighting in the kitchen to ensure it is bright .
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Prep cooler (across from the deep fryer) had buildup of grease and food inside the unit and especially on the handles. Please clean. Ensure all high touch areas (handles) are cleaned as well.Mechanical ventilation unit had buildup of grease and dust. The unit is due for cleaning.The white cutting board had significant black stains and cuts/grooves. Please repair or replace the cutting board.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The flooring underneath the cookline had buildup of oil and grease. Please clean. Also, the cardboard must be replaced daily.Ceiling and walls had buildup of dust, please clean.
- 26. Have plans for construction or alteration of this facility been submitted for approval?
- There was a cart at the front that was offering Golgappa/ Panipuri on the weekends. However, the dining area was missing a hand sink and the closest one was in the back kitchen. Please discontinue the service until there is a proper hand sink installed. Before renovations, submit floor plans for review/feedback.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
3 infractions
- 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?
- The receiving door is observed with a gap. Ensure that the gap is sealed to prevent pests from entering the facility.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Missing ceiling tiles are observed in the back storage area.Ensure that ceiling tiles are installed.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- The 3-compartment sink faucet is observed to be leaking. Ensure that the faucet is repaired.
- 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?