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Habesha Retail Store - Food Store

10720 107 Avenue NW Edmonton AB T5H 0W8 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Habesha Retail Store - Food Store has been inspected 8 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 28, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 10, 2026, recorded 5 infractions.

None of the 8 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 6 inspections with 41 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food source, labelling and allergens and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 10 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on September 10, 2026. For example: Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on September 10, 2026. For example: Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?

  • 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 May 27, 2026. For example: Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?

  • 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 12 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on September 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?

  • 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 11 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on September 10, 2026. For example: Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?

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

  1. Demand Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • There was unlabeled food items were present in the facility.Unlabeled food items are to be removed, or source is to be provided to executive officer.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • July 2, 2026: -paper towel dispenser at kitchen sink was empty, and was refilled during inspection.-paper towel dispenser in the washroom was empty-liquid hand soap dispensers at kitchen sink and front bar counter sink were very low and were re-filled during the inspection.Previously noted: -Handwashing sink was not supplied with Appropriate hand wash soap. Please ensure adequate supplies are available to encourage handwashing and prevent contamination of food.Ensue that paper towels are in dispensers and available in the washroom.
    • 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?
      • Pest control records were produced on June 3, 2026 to show that a licensed professional has been on-site to assess and conduct treatment. Records were not available for review during today's inspection, due to communication barrier with operator. Will request the most recent records for review from the owner.Light cockroach activity was noted on sticky trap in front bar area.Previously noted: -Pest control records were not maintained. Initially, it was done by a pest control company year ago and now the operator wants to manually monitor the pest. Action required:-Please conduct the pest monitoring every month and keep the records onsite. -AHS pest control template will be provided with the report.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The cutting boards were no longer smooth and easy to clean. Replace or refinish the cutting board on the prep cooler.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • There was an accumulation of dust on the ventilation canopy. There was an accumulation of food debris on handles of the prep cooler. 2025/10/09 Violation still outstanding -Deep cleaning of the kitchen is required.-Please clean all the walls, the cabins, the floor of the kitchen.
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • There was unlabeled food items were present in the facility.Unlabeled food items are to be removed, or source is to be provided to executive officer.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • July 2, 2026: -paper towel dispenser at kitchen sink was empty, and was refilled during inspection.-paper towel dispenser in the washroom was empty-liquid hand soap dispensers at kitchen sink and front bar counter sink were very low and were re-filled during the inspection.Previously noted: -Handwashing sink was not supplied with Appropriate hand wash soap. Please ensure adequate supplies are available to encourage handwashing and prevent contamination of food.Ensue that paper towels are in dispensers and available in the washroom.
    • 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?
      • Pest control records were produced on June 3, 2026 to show that a licensed professional has been on-site to assess and conduct treatment. Records were not available for review during today's inspection, due to communication barrier with operator. Will request the most recent records for review from the owner.Light cockroach activity was noted on sticky trap in front bar area.Previously noted: -Pest control records were not maintained. Initially, it was done by a pest control company year ago and now the operator wants to manually monitor the pest. Action required:-Please conduct the pest monitoring every month and keep the records onsite. -AHS pest control template will be provided with the report.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The cutting boards were no longer smooth and easy to clean. Replace or refinish the cutting board on the prep cooler.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • There was an accumulation of dust on the ventilation canopy. There was an accumulation of food debris on handles of the prep cooler. 2025/10/09 Violation still outstanding -Deep cleaning of the kitchen is required.-Please clean all the walls, the cabins, the floor of the kitchen.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • There was unlabeled food items were present in the facility.Unlabeled food items are to be removed, or source is to be provided to executive officer.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • There were food items such as onions being stored on the floor of the facility.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • -Handwashing sink was not supplied with Appropriate hand wash soap. Please ensure adequate supplies are available to encourage handwash and prevent contamination of food.Ensue that paper towels are in dispensers and available in the washroom.
    • 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?
      • 08/09/2025. Violation still outstanding-Pest control records were not maintained. Initially, it was done by a pest control company year ago and now the operator wants to manually monitor the pest. Action required:-Please conduct the pest monitoring every month and keep the records onsite. -AHS pest control template will be provided with the report.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The cutting boards were no longer smooth and easy to clean. Replace or refinish the cutting board on the prep cooler.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • There was an accumulation of dust on the ventilation canopy. There was an accumulation of food debris on handles of the prep cooler. 2025/10/09 Violation still outstanding -Deep cleaning of the kitchen is required.-Please clean all the walls, the cabins, the floor of the kitchen.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • There was unlabeled food items were present in the facility.Unlabeled food items are to be removed, or source is to be provided to executive officer.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • There were food items such as onions being stored on the floor of the facility.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • -Handwashing sink was not supplied with Appropriate hand wash soap. Please ensure adequate supplies are available to encourage handwash and prevent contamination of food.Ensue that paper towels are in dispensers and available in the washroom.
    • 15. Is the facility free of a pest infestation?
      • Multiple adult and baby cockroaches were observed during the inspection.Hire a licensed pest control company.
    • 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?
      • 08/09/2025. Violation still outstanding-Pest control records were not maintained. Initially, it was done by a pest control company year ago and now the operator wants to manually monitor the pest. Action required:-Please conduct the pest monitoring every month and keep the records onsite. -AHS pest control template will be provided with the report.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The cutting boards were no longer smooth and easy to clean. Replace or refinish the cutting board on the prep cooler.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • There was an accumulation of dust on the ventilation canopy. There was an accumulation of food debris on handles of the prep cooler. 2025/10/09 Violation still outstanding -Deep cleaning of the kitchen is required.-Please clean all the walls, the cabins, the floor of the kitchen.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    11 infractions

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • There was unlabeled food items were present in the facility.Unlabeled food items are to be removed, or source is to be provided to executive officer.
    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Sanitizer was not available at the time of the inspection.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • There were food items such as onions being stored on the floor of the facility.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Test strips were not available for testing sanitizer concentrations.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • -Handwashing sink was not supplied with Appropriate hand wash soap. Please ensure adequate supplies are available to encourage handwash and prevent contamination of food.
    • 15. Is the facility free of a pest infestation?
      • Multiple adult and baby cockroaches were observed during the inspection.Hire a licensed pest control company.
    • 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?
      • 08/09/2025. Violation still outstanding-Pest control records were not maintained. Initially, it was done by a pest control company year ago and now the operator wants to manually monitor the pest. Action required:-Please conduct the pest monitoring every month and keep the records onsite. -AHS pest control template will be provided with the report.
    • 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
      • Nonrelated food items were being stored within permitted food kitchen. Keep unrelated, un-approved items out of permitted for establishment.
    • 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 lights in the kitchen were not covered. All lights in the facility are to be covered.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The cutting boards were no longer smooth and easy to clean. Replace or refinish the cutting board on the prep cooler.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • There was an accumulation of dust on the ventilation canopy. There was an accumulation of food debris on handles of the prep cooler. 2025/10/09 Violation still outstanding -Deep cleaning of the kitchen is required.-Please clean all the walls, the cabins, the floor of the kitchen.
  6. Risk Management Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • There was unlabeled food items were present in the facility.Unlabeled food items are to be removed, or source is to be provided to executive officer.
    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Sanitizer was not available at the time of the inspection.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • -Handwashing sink was not supplied with Appropriate hand wash soap. Please ensure adequate supplies are available to encourage handwash and prevent contamination 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?
      • 08/09/2025. Violation still outstanding-Pest control records were not maintained. Initially, it was done by a pest control company year ago and now the operator wants to manually monitor the pest. Action required:-Please conduct the pest monitoring every month and keep the records onsite. -AHS pest control template will be provided with the report.
    • 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
      • Nonrelated food items were being stored within permitted food kitchen. Keep unrelated, un-approved items out of permitted for establishment.
    • 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 lights in the kitchen were not covered. All lights in the facility are to be covered.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 2025/10/09 Violation still outstanding -Deep cleaning of the kitchen is required.-Please clean all the walls, the cabins, the floor of the kitchen.
  7. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Scoops were observed stored inside food ingredient (flour). Please store all scoops out of the food ingredient to prevent contamination of food.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • -Handwashing sink was not supplied with Appropriate hand wash soap. Please ensure adequate supplies are available to encourage handwash and prevent contamination 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?
      • 08/09/2025. Violation still outstanding-Pest control records were not maintained. Initially, it was done by a pest control company year ago and now the operator wants to manually monitor the pest. Action required:-Please conduct the pest monitoring every month and keep the records onsite. -AHS pest control template will be provided with the report.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 2025/10/09 Violation still outstanding -Deep cleaning of the kitchen is required.-Please clean all the walls, the cabins, the floor of the kitchen.
  8. Monitoring Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • -Test papers for the bleach were not present onsite.Action required:-Please acquire the test papers.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • -Handwashing sink was not supplied with the paper towels.Action required:-IMMEDIATE action is required. -Please ensure that the handwashing sinks are supplied with hot/cold water supply, paper towels and soap dispensers.
    • 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?
      • -Pest control records were not maintained. Initially, it was done by a pest control company year ago and now the operator wants to manually monitor the pest. Action required:-Please conduct the pest monitoring every month and keep the records onsite. -AHS pest control template will be provided with the report.
    • 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?
      • -Valid permit was not displayed to the public. Action required:-Please paste the valid food handling permit on a location which is visible to the public.
    • 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 lights in the main kitchen were missing their shatter-proof covers.Action required:-Please cover the lights with the shatter-proof covers.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • -Deep cleaning of the kitchen is required.-Please clean all the walls, the cabins, the floor of the kitchen.

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