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Mahalakshmi Grocery & Daily Fresh Produce - Food

710 - 5075 Falconridge Boulevard NE Calgary AB T3J 3K9 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Mahalakshmi Grocery & Daily Fresh Produce - Food has been inspected 7 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since March 25, 2024. The most recent inspection, on May 22, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 14 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing.

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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 6, 2026. For example: Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?

  • 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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 13, 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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 6, 2026. For example: Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?

  • 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 once on May 6, 2026. For example: 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?

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on May 13, 2026. For example: Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this 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.

7 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • **The violation still exists**Hand washing sinks in grocery packing area and meat cutting area did not have soap and paper towels.- Ensure to install soap and paper towel dispensers and stock it.
    • 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
      • The grease trap located underneath the three-compartment sink in the meat cutting area was not properly sealed, resulting in a noticeable sewage odor when the sink is in use. The top of the grease trap had been cut, and a hose was inserted inside, compromising its integrity.- The grease trap must be properly repaired or replaced to ensure it is fully sealed and functioning as intended. All modifications, including the cut top and inserted hose, must be removed, and the unit restored to meet sanitary conditions. Ensure the grease trap is tightly sealed to prevent odors and potential contamination.
  3. Demand Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • 1. The food boxes were stored on the floor.- Store the food items 6 inches above the floor.
    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • ** The violation still exists**The three compartment sink was blocked with various equipment.- Ensure to keep the sink clear and clean to use for washing food related equipment.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • **The violation still exists**Hand washing sinks in grocery packing area and meat cutting area did not have soap and paper towels.- Ensure to install soap and paper towel dispensers and stock it.
    • 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 facility was operating without a valid Food Handling Permit (FHP). - The operator was advised to pay the applicable FHP fee, which was paid during the inspection.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • **The violation still exists**The facility requires deep cleaning by the meat cutting area and organization of the back food repacking area.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • 1. The food boxes were stored on the floor.- Store the food items 6 inches above the floor.
    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • ** The violation still exists**The three compartment sink was blocked with various equipment.- Ensure to keep the sink clear and clean to use for washing food related equipment.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • **The violation still exists**Hand washing sinks in grocery packing area and meat cutting area did not have soap and paper towels.- Ensure to install soap and paper towel dispensers and stock it.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • **The violation still exists**The facility requires deep cleaning by the meat cutting area and organization of the back food repacking area.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • The three compartment sink was blocked with various equipment.- Ensure to keep the sink clear and clean to use for washing food related equipment.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Hand washing sinks in grocery packing area and meat cutting area did not have soap and paper towels.- Ensure to install soap and paper towel dispensers and stock it.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The facility requires deep cleaning by the meat cutting area and organization of the back food repacking area.
  6. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Initial Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Dry wall in the dishwashing area, back storage, and washroom is exposed.Please finish these walls.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • A few light fixtures are missing a cover.Install covers on these light fixtures.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • There is approximately a 1-inch gap between the floor and the walls in the back storage and dishwashing area.Please install baseboards to conceal the gaps.

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