Golden Cactus Mexican Grill - CGY-1888
7 - 5315 17 Avenue SE Calgary AB T2A 0W2 · Food - Mobile Vendor
Inspection summary
Golden Cactus Mexican Grill - CGY-1888 has been inspected 8 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since April 23, 2024. The most recent inspection, on August 14, 2026, found no infractions.
5 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct food-handling risks.
The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.
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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 3, 2026. For example:
Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
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 once on July 3, 2026. For example:
Does the mobile food vendor have an adequate supply of potable hot and cold running water and is the water sampled at required intervals?
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 April 23, 2025. 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.
8 inspections
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
2 infractions
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Fill valve for freshwater tank did not have a protective cover.Water supply must be protected from contamination.Obtain some form of cover.
- 14. Does the mobile food vendor have an adequate supply of potable hot and cold running water and is the water sampled at required intervals?
- Hot water was not available.Ensure that hot and cold water are available for use before any food preparation takes place.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Fill valve for freshwater tank did not have a protective cover.Water supply must be protected from contamination.Obtain some form of cover.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
- An updated food safety certification was unavailable upon request.Please take the food safety certification course. If you have already done so, please email the certification to the undersigned PHI for verification.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The cutting board located on the prep cooler and the area under it was observed to be covered in leftover sauce and food debris, posing a risk of cross-contamination.Please clean and sanitize the indicated areas.
- 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
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