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Focus Restaurant

10708 98 Street NW Edmonton AB T5H 2N9 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Focus Restaurant has been inspected 3 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since April 22, 2026. The most recent inspection, on July 30, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

None of the 3 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 10 infractions recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct food-handling risks.

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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 30, 2026. 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?

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 30, 2026. For example: Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 30, 2026. For example: Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on July 30, 2026. For example: Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Critical)?

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.

3 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Several pots of cooked product in the cooler were observed stored on the ground. Requested operator place product onto racks. Please ensure no food products are stored directly on the floor.
    • 17. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Critical)?
      • Water was observed dripping and water pooling on the floor and surrounding condenser unit in the walk in cooler. Please ensure corrective actions are taken and unit is repaired.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • **July 30. 2026 - Violation was still outstanding. Two ceiling tile/light covers were missing for light fixtures by the handwashing station and by the walk in freezer. Please ensure fixtures are covered to protect contamination of food products if fixtures break.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • **July 30. 2026 - Violation was still outstanding. The lid for the maize flour container was cracked and duct tape used to seal the crack. Please ensure existing cover is discarded and replaced entirely with a new cover.
  2. 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?
      • Two ceiling tile/light covers were missing for light fixtures by the handwashing station and by the walk in freezer. Please ensure fixtures are covered to protect contamination of food products if fixtures break.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The lid for the maize flour container was cracked and duct tape used to seal the crack. Please ensure existing cover is discarded and replaced entirely with a new cover.
  3. Initial 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?
      • The handwashing sink was not supplied with a conveniently useable soap dispenser/container to use for handwashing. Please ensure station is fully stocked and has a useable soap dispenser/container.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Two ceiling tile/light covers were missing for light fixtures by the handwashing station and by the walk in freezer. Please ensure fixtures are covered to protect contamination of food products if fixtures break.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The lid for the maize flour container was cracked and duct tape used to seal the crack. Please ensure existing cover is discarded and replaced entirely with a new cover.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • A few areas in the facility require adding cleaning including:1. Walk in cooler. Please ensure floors are swept and any dirt or debris removed2. Chest freezer. Please ensure spilled dry pasta and any other food products are removed and freezer cleaned.

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