Golden Bird Restaurant

10544 97 Street NW Edmonton AB T5H 2L2 · Food - General

6 inspections

1. Monitoring InspectionAug 25, 2026

   3 infractions

   • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
     • The onsite chlorine test strips were expired. Please ensure new valid chlorine test strips are ordered and available onsite.
   • 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?
     • The posted food handling permit was expired. Please ensure a new valid food handling permit is posted onsite.
   • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
     • The handle for the noodle warmer unit was missing and no longer attached. The remaining steel insert tab was used to open and close the unit. Please ensure unit is replaced as it no longer is completely smooth, impervious to moisture, and cannot be properly cleaned in between and under the areas where the handle used to be attached.
2. Risk Management InspectionNov 14, 2025

   0 infractions

3. Monitoring InspectionOct 3, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
     • Used wiping cloths are not being stored in sanitizing solution. Are mixing chlorine and detergent.Sanitizing solution is just bleach and water. Mixing the two can cause a reaction and use up the available chlorine needed to kill pathogens.Used or soiled wiping cloths are to be kept in sanitizing solution to kill and prevent pathogens from growing on the cloth.
   • 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?
     • 2025-10-3There was one dead cockroach near the dry storage entrance.No recent pest control reports were available. Please ensure that August's & September's are present for the re-inspection in about 2 weeks time.2024-10-17Dead mouse had been removed & droppings cleaned up. Facility continues to struggle with mouse activity in the back storage area. Staff still did not have access to pest control records. Please send last three month's records through email._______________________2024-10-09A dead mouse was observed in the Northwest storage room behind a chest freezer. Several droppings were also observed in this room. Mouse droppings observed under the front server hand sink. Pest control records not observed. Staff reported a 3rd party contractor provides regular services, but they did not have access to the records (management was not onsite during the inspection). ACTION REQUIRED: conduct a deep clean - remove all droppings. Report dead mouse to pest control provider. Monitor the building for points of entry and/or harborage sites. RESOURCE: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/Advisories/ne-pha-hantavirus-protection.pdf_____________________2023-12-05-There were mouse droppings in the following areas: under the handwash sink next to the front counter; along the walls behind equipment such as the freezers in the 2 storage rooms beside the back exit door; and under the shelves in the pantry room. Mouse droppings must be removed in the above areas and disinfected. Use appropriate personal protective equipment while doing this. Monitor these areas closely and ensure proper control measures are in place. It was indicated that monthly inspections were conducted by Ecopest. Records available.
4. Risk Management InspectionOct 17, 2024

   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?
     • 2024-10-17Dead mouse had been removed & droppings cleaned up. Facility continues to struggle with mouse activity in the back storage area. Staff still did not have access to pest control records. Please send last three month's records through email._______________________2024-10-09A dead mouse was observed in the Northwest storage room behind a chest freezer. Several droppings were also observed in this room. Mouse droppings observed under the front server hand sink. Pest control records not observed. Staff reported a 3rd party contractor provides regular services, but they did not have access to the records (management was not onsite during the inspection). ACTION REQUIRED: conduct a deep clean - remove all droppings. Report dead mouse to pest control provider. Monitor the building for points of entry and/or harborage sites. RESOURCE: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/Advisories/ne-pha-hantavirus-protection.pdf_____________________2023-12-05-There were mouse droppings in the following areas: under the handwash sink next to the front counter; along the walls behind equipment such as the freezers in the 2 storage rooms beside the back exit door; and under the shelves in the pantry room. Mouse droppings must be removed in the above areas and disinfected. Use appropriate personal protective equipment while doing this. Monitor these areas closely and ensure proper control measures are in place. It was indicated that monthly inspections were conducted by Ecopest. Records available.
   • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
     • 2024-10-17Walk-in cooler door had not been refinished. _____________________2024-10-09Paint was peeling on the door of the walk-in cooler. ACTION REQUIRED: refinish surface to ensure it is smooth, washable, & impervious to moisture. No concerns with flooring observed - appeared to have been repaired. __________________2023-12-05-The floor was worn and chipped in front of the grill.This must be repaired or replaced so that it is smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable. Worn and chipped flooring will accumulate grease and food and attract pests.
   • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
     • 2024-10-17Some cleaning completed. Some minor food debris still present inside the freezer. Please continue to complete cleaning in this area. ____________________2024-10-09Food debris observed in the freezer next to the hot water tank. Discoloration/general filth observed on the handle/high-touch surfaces. ACTION REQUIRED: conduct deep clean of the indicated freezer. The below will be monitored more closely during the re-inspection. __________________2023-12-05-There was used cardboard that was stained with food and grease used to line underneath the ice bin, under the prep tables and under cooking equipment. Discard the cardboard. Do not use cardboard as a liner as it is not easily cleanable and absorbs grease and food. This will attract pests. -There was a build up of food, grease and dirt in the following areas: underneath the dishwashing machine; underneath the deep fryers and grills; the wall behind the wok cooking station; under both glass door coolers by the back exit door; the interior of the freezer and the freezer handler in the pantry by the back door; underneath the prep table in the centre of the kitchen.The above areas must be thoroughly cleaned to prevent attracting pests and contaminating food. -There was clutter underneath the prep table such as newspapers and cardboard. These must be discarded to allow for easier cleaning. -Broken and unused equipment such as the microwave with a broken handle must be removed to allow for easier cleaning.
5. Monitoring InspectionOct 9, 2024

   7 infractions

   • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
     • 2024-10-09Garbage bags were being used to cover foods in the walk-in cooler and to line large bins of bulk dry goods. ACTION REQUIRED: discontinue using garbage bags to store/cover foods - must use food grade material.No stacking of containers/foods observed. Majority of foods were covered. Please ensure all foods are covered when in storage. ___________________2023-12-05-Some foods in the walk in cooler were not covered, such as meat balls. Cover these foods. Foods in the walk in cooler must be covered to prevent contamination. -A basket of spring rolls in the walk in cooler was placed directly on top of other spring rolls. Move the basket. Do not stack items directly onto food, as this may cause contamination.
   • 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
     • Some spray bottles were not labeled or labeled inaccurately (a bottle of "sanitizer" contained all-purpose Lysol cleaner). ACTION REQUIRED: ensure all chemical bottles are labeled correctly.
   • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
     • The server hand sink was not equipped with paper towel. Staff were using a cloth towel to dry hands. The kitchen hand sink had a bottle of dish soap but no pump style dispenser with hand soap.ACTION REQUIRED: ensure all hand sinks are equipped with soap & paper towel. Use paper towel to dry hands after washing. All supplies should be easily accessible/easy to dispense.
   • 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?
     • 2024-10-09A dead mouse was observed in the Northwest storage room behind a chest freezer. Several droppings were also observed in this room. Mouse droppings observed under the front server hand sink. Pest control records not observed. Staff reported a 3rd party contractor provides regular services, but they did not have access to the records (management was not onsite during the inspection). ACTION REQUIRED: conduct a deep clean - remove all droppings. Report dead mouse to pest control provider. Monitor the building for points of entry and/or harborage sites. RESOURCE: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/Advisories/ne-pha-hantavirus-protection.pdf_____________________2023-12-05-There were mouse droppings in the following areas: under the handwash sink next to the front counter; along the walls behind equipment such as the freezers in the 2 storage rooms beside the back exit door; and under the shelves in the pantry room. Mouse droppings must be removed in the above areas and disinfected. Use appropriate personal protective equipment while doing this. Monitor these areas closely and ensure proper control measures are in place. It was indicated that monthly inspections were conducted by Ecopest. Records available.
   • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
     • 2024-10-09Paint was peeling on the door of the walk-in cooler. ACTION REQUIRED: refinish surface to ensure it is smooth, washable, & impervious to moisture. No concerns with flooring observed - appeared to have been repaired. __________________2023-12-05-The floor was worn and chipped in front of the grill.This must be repaired or replaced so that it is smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable. Worn and chipped flooring will accumulate grease and food and attract pests.
   • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
     • 2024-10-091. Food prep equipment in storage such as blenders, food processors, meat slicer, & cutting boards build-up of dirt/grease in the crevices. Some equipment was heavily worn. Some strainers were broken (plastic weave no longer secured). ACTION REQUIRED: conduct a deep clean of all equipment in storage. Discard any equipment that is heavily worn and/or broken. 2. Scoops were stored in the bulk dry goods with handle in contact with the bulk food. ACTION REQUIRED: store scoops in such a way that the handle is not in contact with the bulk food supply.___________________2023-12-05-The following equipment had a build up of food and grease: extra knives, pot lids and other utensils in a bin underneath the prep table; the meat slicer; container of cashews in a honey container from Three Hills on the prep table; a can opener on the shelf counter; the blender on the shelf counter. The above equipment must be thoroughly cleaned to prevent contamination of food and attraction of pests.
   • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
     • 2024-10-09Food debris observed in the freezer next to the hot water tank. Discoloration/general filth observed on the handle/high-touch surfaces. ACTION REQUIRED: conduct deep clean of the indicated freezer. The below will be monitored more closely during the re-inspection. __________________2023-12-05-There was used cardboard that was stained with food and grease used to line underneath the ice bin, under the prep tables and under cooking equipment. Discard the cardboard. Do not use cardboard as a liner as it is not easily cleanable and absorbs grease and food. This will attract pests. -There was a build up of food, grease and dirt in the following areas: underneath the dishwashing machine; underneath the deep fryers and grills; the wall behind the wok cooking station; under both glass door coolers by the back exit door; the interior of the freezer and the freezer handler in the pantry by the back door; underneath the prep table in the centre of the kitchen.The above areas must be thoroughly cleaned to prevent attracting pests and contaminating food. -There was clutter underneath the prep table such as newspapers and cardboard. These must be discarded to allow for easier cleaning. -Broken and unused equipment such as the microwave with a broken handle must be removed to allow for easier cleaning.
6. Monitoring InspectionDec 5, 2023

   8 infractions

   • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
     • -There were used rags left on the counters and tables. Most rags were being stored in a bucket of bleach solution measured at 100 ppm concentration chlorine. Keep all rags in 100 ppm concentration chlorine solution when not in use to prevent germ growth and contamination.
   • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
     • -Some foods in the walk in cooler were not covered, such as meat balls. Cover these foods. Foods in the walk in cooler must be covered to prevent contamination. -A basket of spring rolls in the walk in cooler was placed directly on top of other spring rolls. Move the basket. Do not stack items directly onto food, as this may cause contamination.
   • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
     • -Shredded carrots and sliced limes were placed by the handwash sink by the front counter without any temperature control. Sliced or cut vegetables and fruit must be refrigerated at 4 degrees C or less to prevent rapid germ growth. Move these immediately. You may keep these out for a maximum of 2 hours, such as during lunch rush.
   • 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?
     • -There were mouse droppings in the following areas: under the handwash sink next to the front counter; along the walls behind equipment such as the freezers in the 2 storage rooms beside the back exit door; and under the shelves in the pantry room. Mouse droppings must be removed in the above areas and disinfected. Use appropriate personal protective equipment while doing this. Monitor these areas closely and ensure proper control measures are in place. It was indicated that monthly inspections were conducted by Ecopest. Records available.
   • 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?
     • -Food handling permit overdue. Invoice not received as facility does not receive e-mails. A cheque has been written and mailed for the invoice.
   • 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 floor was worn and chipped in front of the grill.This must be repaired or replaced so that it is smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable. Worn and chipped flooring will accumulate grease and food and attract pests.
   • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
     • -The following equipment had a build up of food and grease: extra knives, pot lids and other utensils in a bin underneath the prep table; the meat slicer; container of cashews in a honey container from Three Hills on the prep table; a can opener on the shelf counter; the blender on the shelf counter. The above equipment must be thoroughly cleaned to prevent contamination of food and attraction of pests.
   • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
     • -There was used cardboard that was stained with food and grease used to line underneath the ice bin, under the prep tables and under cooking equipment. Discard the cardboard. Do not use cardboard as a liner as it is not easily cleanable and absorbs grease and food. This will attract pests. -There was a build up of food, grease and dirt in the following areas: underneath the dishwashing machine; underneath the deep fryers and grills; the wall behind the wok cooking station; under both glass door coolers by the back exit door; the interior of the freezer and the freezer handler in the pantry by the back door; underneath the prep table in the centre of the kitchen.The above areas must be thoroughly cleaned to prevent attracting pests and contaminating food. -There was clutter underneath the prep table such as newspapers and cardboard. These must be discarded to allow for easier cleaning. -Broken and unused equipment such as the microwave with a broken handle must be removed to allow for easier cleaning.