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El Mercado

4723 101 Street NW Edmonton AB T6E 5C6 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

El Mercado has been inspected 4 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since May 29, 2024. The most recent inspection, on October 9, 2025, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 4 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct food-handling risks.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • 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 8 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 9, 2025. For example: Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?

  • 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 once on May 29, 2024. For example: Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?

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.

4 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Several areas noted to be in disrepair. Floor in the production area noted to be in disrepair. Baseboards near the cook line are either missing or are in disrepair (peeling off). Some walls noted to have holes. Ensure all areas are easily cleanable and impervious to moisture.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    3 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?
      • Baseboards near the cook line are either missing or are in disrepair (peeling off). Please repair/replace.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Several areas noted to be in disrepair. Floor in the production area noted to be in disrepair. Wall in the production area noted to have holes. Wall behind the 2 compartment sinks noted to be in disrepair. Ensure all areas are easily cleanable and impervious to moisture.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Food bin storage noted to be needing cleaning. This was discussed onsite. Ensure all food storage equipment are maintained in good repair.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Baseboards near the cook line are either missing or are in disrepair (peeling off). Please repair/replace.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • 1. One handwashing sink requires soap in a soap dispenser.2. Other handwashing sink on the left of the cookline required paper towel in a dispenser.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Baseboards near the cook line are either missing or are in disrepair (peeling off). Please repair/replace.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • One of the lights in the kitchen was missing a light cover.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • More frequent cleaning required for floors along walls, behind equipment.

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