Empire Grill Fine Indian Cuisine
4316 17 Street NW Edmonton AB T6T 0C1 · Food - General
8 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
5 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Observations:1. Bulk food utensils were stored in direct contact with the food inside the containers, creating a risk of contamination.2. Dried food residue was observed on bulk food storage containers.Corrective Actions Required:1. Store bulk food utensils in a sanitary manner that prevents contamination of the food (e.g., in a clean holder or with handles positioned above the food). Maintain proper food protection practices at all times.2. Thoroughly clean and sanitize all bulk food containers to remove dried food buildup and maintain them in a sanitary condition.
- 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
- Observation:An expired food handling permit was posted in the facility at the time of inspection.Action Taken:The operator replaced the expired permit with a valid food handling permit during 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?
- Observation:The toilet seat in the male washroom was observed to be loose and not securely fastened.Corrective Action Required:Securely fasten the toilet seat to ensure it is stable and properly affixed. If the seat cannot be adequately secured, replace the toilet seat to ensure it is maintained in good repair.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Observation:Slime (biofilm) buildup was observed on the internal surfaces of the ice machine.Corrective Action Required:Thoroughly clean and sanitize the ice machine in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions to remove all biofilm buildup. Maintain the ice machine in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Observations:Reoccurring Violation (September 19, 2025): A buildup of dust was again observed on the ceiling tiles and vents in the main food preparation area, indicating failure to maintain the area in a sanitary condition.Accumulation of food debris was observed in crevices and hard-to-reach areas throughout the kitchen.Corrective Actions Required:Conduct a thorough deep cleaning of all kitchen areas, including ceiling tiles, vents, crevices, and hard-to-reach surfaces, to remove dust and food debris. Develop, implement, and maintain an effective cleaning and monitoring schedule to prevent recurrence and ensure ongoing compliance with sanitary maintenance requirements.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- A buildup of dust was observed on the ceiling tiles and vents in the main food preparation area. Ensure that the indicated areas are cleaned and sanitized.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Risk Management Inspection
3 infractions
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- No thermometer was observed inside the prep cooler in the front service area. Ensure that the indicated cooler is equipped with a thermometer.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- The bleach/chlorine test strips were observed to be expired and would not change colors when dipped into the bleach/chlorine solution from the mechanical dishwasher. Ensure that new bleach/chlorine test strips are acquired.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- A buildup of dust was observed on the ceiling tiles and vents in the main food preparation area. Ensure that the indicated areas are cleaned and sanitized.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- No thermometer was observed inside the prep cooler in the front service area. Ensure that the indicated cooler is equipped with a thermometer.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- The bleach/chlorine test strips were observed to be expired and would not change colors when dipped into the bleach/chlorine solution from the mechanical dishwasher. Ensure that new bleach/chlorine test strips are acquired.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 1. A buildup of grime was observed on the floor beneath the shelving units in the dry storage area. 2. A buildup of dust was observed on the ceiling tiles and vents in the main food preparation area. 3. A buildup of food debris was observed in the back storage area. 1-3. Ensure that the indicated areas are cleaned and sanitized.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Peeled onions observed in an open crate that had food debris accumulation on its surfaces.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Front service area chest freezer, a chest cooler (with food debris on its surfaces) observed on top of a partially open bag of food.
- 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?
- Back door for kitchen area propped open with a cardboard box.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Debris noted on the ceiling tiles above the kitchen area.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Personal smartphone and beverage (open cup) noted on the food preparation table in the kitchen area.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Mechanical dishwasher failed to dispense 100ppm chlorine.[Sanitizer line fed back into the sanitizer container and then the pump for sanitizer line was primed, 100ppm chlorine recorded after these actions.]
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Debris noted on the ceiling tiles above the kitchen area.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?