Hanaf African Food Ventures
135 Aquila Drive NW Calgary AB T3R 2C4 · Food - Un-permitted
Inspection summary
Hanaf African Food Ventures has been inspected 3 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since August 27, 2026. The most recent inspection, on October 6, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.
None of the 3 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 8 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens.
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 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 6, 2026. For example:
LRHPF - Is the facility operator only using food from approved sources?
Permits, records and postingLower risk
Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.
Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 6, 2026. For example:
Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this un-permitted food facility (Non-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
- Risk Management Inspection
3 infractions
- 03. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this un-permitted food facility (Non-Critical)?
- 1. The walls and ceiling were not properly finished resulting in the construction woods being exposed.Ensure walls, floors and ceiling are smooth, non-absorbent to moisture and easy to clean.2. Rust buildup was noted on top of the chest freezer.Replace or repair the chest freezer.3. Rust build-up was noted in the interior of the chest freezer.Replace or repair the chest freezer.4. The interior surface of the chest freezer was chipping.Replace or repair the chest freezer.5. The interior insulation foam of the chest freezer was exposed and not properly covered.Replace or repair the chest freezer.6. The upright freezer was placed on a Styrofoam platform.Ensure the platform used to stand the upright freezer is smooth, non-absorbent to moisture and easy to clean.7. Styrofoam coolers were intended to be used to deliver food products to customers.Provide coolers that are smooth, non-absorbent to moisture and easy to clean.8. Excessive weed growth was observed around the premises.Remove all weeds surrounding the premises and establish ongoing exterior maintenance practices to keep the property clean, sanitary, and free from excessive weed growth.
- 05. Is the facility operating in a manner that does not require a food handling permit from Alberta Health Services?
- 1. The operator was selling perishable food without a valid food handling permit.Obtain a food handling permit.2. The operator is advertising meat sharing on the internet and on online media for the purpose of soliciting business without a food handling permit.Cease all commercial food handling activities and remove all advertisement, including any online media and/or sale platforms for the purpose of soliciting business.
- 08. LRHPF - Is the facility operator only using food from approved sources?
- Evidence indicated that food such as frozen beef, frozen chicken, dry crayfish were obtained from an unapproved source. There was no label on the food products and receipts to determine where the food products were obtained.Ensure all foods are from an approved source. Provide receipts verifying the source.
- 03. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this un-permitted food facility (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
3 infractions
- 03. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this un-permitted food facility (Non-Critical)?
- 1. The walls and ceiling were not properly finished resulting in the construction woods being exposed.Ensure walls, floors and ceiling are smooth, non-absorbent to moisture and easy to clean.2. Rust buildup was noted on top of the chest freezer.Replace or repair the chest freezer.3. Rust build-up was noted in the interior of the chest freezer.Replace or repair the chest freezer.4. The interior surface of the chest freezer was chipping.Replace or repair the chest freezer.5. The interior insulation foam of the chest freezer was exposed and not properly covered.Replace or repair the chest freezer.6. The upright freezer was placed on a Styrofoam platform.Ensure the platform used to stand the upright freezer is smooth, non-absorbent to moisture and easy to clean.7. Styrofoam coolers were intended to be used to deliver food products to customers.Provide coolers that are smooth, non-absorbent to moisture and easy to clean.8. Excessive weed growth was observed around the premises.Remove all weeds surrounding the premises and establish ongoing exterior maintenance practices to keep the property clean, sanitary, and free from excessive weed growth.
- 05. Is the facility operating in a manner that does not require a food handling permit from Alberta Health Services?
- 1. The operator was selling perishable food without a valid food handling permit.Obtain a food handling permit.2. The operator is advertising meat sharing on the internet and on online media for the purpose of soliciting business without a food handling permit.Cease all commercial food handling activities and remove all advertisement, including any online media and/or sale platforms for the purpose of soliciting business.
- 08. LRHPF - Is the facility operator only using food from approved sources?
- Evidence indicated that food such as frozen beef, frozen chicken, dry crayfish were obtained from an unapproved source. There was no label on the food products and receipts to determine where the food products were obtained.Ensure all foods are from an approved source. Provide receipts verifying the source.
- 03. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this un-permitted food facility (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
2 infractions
- 05. Is the facility operating in a manner that does not require a food handling permit from Alberta Health Services?
- 1. The operator was selling perishable food without a valid food handling permit.Obtain a food handling permit.2. The operator is advertising meat sharing on the internet and on online media for the purpose of soliciting business without a food handling permit.Cease all commercial food handling activities and remove all advertisement, including any online media and/or sale platforms for the purpose of soliciting business.
- 08. LRHPF - Is the facility operator only using food from approved sources?
- Evidence indicated that food such as frozen beef, frozen chicken, dry crayfish were obtained from an unapproved source. There was no label on the food products and receipts to determine where the food products were obtained.Ensure all foods are from an approved source. Provide receipts verifying the source.
- 05. Is the facility operating in a manner that does not require a food handling permit from Alberta Health Services?