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Golden Barbecue

10725 97 Street NW Edmonton AB T5H 2L9 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Golden Barbecue has been inspected 5 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since September 11, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 23, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

1 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 11 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 23, 2026. For example: Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 23, 2026. For example: Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 10, 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?

  • 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 February 10, 2026. For example: Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?

  • 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 once on February 10, 2026. For example: Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?

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. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Two used wet cloths were observed sitting on the countertop. Requested operator place any used wet cloths into a sanitizer pail. Please ensure used wet cloths are properly stored inside a sanitizer solution pail when not in use.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • The connected digital thermometer used to monitor the temperature of the front display hot holding unit for the barbecue products was inaccurate and there was a large discrepancy between the actual temperature and digital display. No secondary dial thermometer was available inside the unit. Please ensure a functional dial thermometer is available and temperatures are accurate.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • The temperature of the front display hot holding unit for the barbecue product ranged from 46C - 50C. Requested operator increase the temperature of the hot holding unit. A probe thermometer was used to retest the temperature inside the unit after temperature dial setting was increased and was acceptable.
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Feb 20, 2026Overdue Violation. Please correct immediately! Chlorine test strips color reference chart was not available onsite at time of inspection.Action required:Please have in place a concentration/color reference chart to verify the color change of your test strips and concentration of your Chlorine sanitizer. Email PHI photo or video evidence by February 12, 2026.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • 1. Bleach sanitizer was 800pm and above the approved concentration of 100ppm. Corrected during inspection. PHI coached Manager onsite on mixing a 100ppm Bleach sanitizer solution.Action Required:Ensure food grade sanitizers are not higher than approved concentrations (100ppm Bleach or 200ppm QUATS or 12.5-25ppm Iodine to prevent contamination of food contact surfaces but allow for adequate cleaning and sanitizing procedures.2. Observed multiple wet, used cleaning cloths mounted on countertops. Corrected during inspection. PHI directed Manager onsite to remove the cloths, clean and sanitize the affected areas with 100ppm Bleach.Action Required:Ensure wet, used cleaning cloths are stored in approved sanitizer solutions when not in use, to prevent contamination of food contact surfaces.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • A functional probe thermometer was available onsite. However, all products in the hot holding unit (roast pork, pork sausage, whole duck and tripe) were being improperly hot held below 60C. Hot holding temperatures were 43C to 48C instead of 60C or hotter as measured by PHI's calibrated probe thermometer. Corrected during inspection. PHI directed Manager onsite to increase the temperature setting hot holding unit and reheat all the affected products to 74C followed by hot holding them at 60C or hotter.Action Required:Ensure cold foods are kept cold at 4C or colder and hot foods hot at 60C or hotter to prevent rapid and progressive growth of pathogenic bacteria and subsequently foodborne illnesses.Resources:Important Temperatures for Safe Food Handling Poster emailed with inspection report.-https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eph-important-temperatures-safe-food-handling.pdf
    • 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 color reference chart was not available onsite at time of inspection.Action required:Please have in place a concentration/color reference chart to verify the color change of your test strips and concentration of your Chlorine sanitizer. Email PHI photo or video evidence by February 12, 2026.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Observed a water jug obstructing the basin of the hand sink located below the wall where the food handlign permit was posted. Corrected during inspection. PHI directed Manager to remove the water jug.Action required:Do not store any items in hand sink basins or around the hand sink to ensure easy accessibility of the sink, to promote handwashing.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Observed multiple cardboard boxes lining the floor. Corrected during inspection. PHI directed Manager onsite to remove the boxes at time of inspection.Action required:Remove and do not use cardboard as a surface liner. Ensure all surfaces within the restaurant are made of material that is smooth, durable, impervious, and easily cleanable to facilitate effective cleaning procedures and to prevent conditions that may promote harborage of pests.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Observed two knife handles covered by soiled cloths secured by strings. Corrected during inspection. PHI directed Manager onsite to remove and discard the cloths and strings, wash and sanitize both knives.Action required:Ensure all utensils, food equipment and food contact surfaces are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner to allow sanitary food handling and prevent foodborne illnesses.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • General sanitation was satisfactory. However written sanitation records were not available onsite at time of inspection.Action Required:Please have in place written sanitation procedures to ensure effective cleaning and sanitizing procedures and email PHI a copy by February 24, 2026.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Personal items (cell phone etc.) were stored with/on food equipment.ACTION REQUIRED: keep personal items in a separate storage area.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Meat in the hot holding cabinet varied in temperature ranging from 45-65C. ACTION REQUIRED: ensure meat is put in the hot holding cabinet immediately after cooking and is maintained at or above 60C. Check temperature regularly with a probe thermometer.
    • 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 meat wood chopping block food surface is heavily grooved, pitted and bowl shaped.Refinish or replace wood chopping block.

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