Maria's Place Restaurant

11739 83 Street NW Edmonton AB T5B 2Z1 · Food - General

7 inspections

1. Demand InspectionMay 21, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 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?
     • 1. A licensed pest control company was only used during January 2026.Action Required:You must hire and keep a licensed pest control company on an ongoing basis. Continuous service is needed to prevent conditions that can attract or shelter pests. Please ensure regular pest monitoring is in place and that you follow all recommendations from the licensed pest control provider. Send written proof to the PHI once ongoing pest monitoring services have been arranged. Due February 19, 2026. Pest control companies must also provide you with monthly service reports, at minimum.
2. Risk Management InspectionFeb 5, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 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?
     • 1. A licensed pest control company was only used during January 2026.Action Required:You must hire and keep a licensed pest control company on an ongoing basis. Continuous service is needed to prevent conditions that can attract or shelter pests. Please ensure regular pest monitoring is in place and that you follow all recommendations from the licensed pest control provider. Send written proof to the PHI once ongoing pest monitoring services have been arranged. Due February 19, 2026. Pest control companies must also provide you with monthly service reports, at minimum.2. There were visible gaps between the back door and the doorframe along the sides and bottom that were large enough to allow light to pass through.Action Required:Repair or replace the door, doorframe and/or weatherstripping to ensure the door forms a tight seal and prevents entry of pests into the facility. Correct by March 5, 2026.
3. Risk Management InspectionJan 13, 2026

   2 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?
     • 2026-01-13 (Overdue violations; prioritize corrective actions)Licensed pest control services had not been sought, and written pest control records were not available onsite at the time of inspection. Action Required: 1. Please prioritize securing pest control services and related reports from a licensed provider and notifying PHI by January 15, 2026.2. Email PHI your January pest control report by January 22, 2026.2025-09-29No evidence of cockroaches or pests noted at the time of inspection.You must retain a licensed pest control company immediately and notify our office once service has been scheduled. Feedback required by November 13, 2025. Please contact a pest control company immediately, implement an integrated pest control plan by November 17, 2025, and continue to follow recommendations of the pest control company. Please notify PHI when plan is in place and provide written documentation as proof of recent and completed pest control activities. Ensure pest control companies are providing you with service reports (not observed at the time of inspection). Integrated Pest Control plan and activities Due November 17, 2025.Corrective action timelines extended by 6 weeks to accommodate time the facility is closed for personal reasons and to ensure effective correction actions. Pest control records were not available onsite at the time of inspection. Please have in place an effective pest control program and conduct pest monitoring activities on a monthly basis to prevent conditions that may promote harborage of pests. Also keep the three most recent months' pest control reports onsite, when in operation.
   • 24. Is solid and liquid waste being managed in a suitable manner?
     • 2026-01-13 (Overdue violation; prioritize corrective actions)Two garbage bins in the kitchen still had no lids. Please ensure all garbage bins have lids to prevent conditions that may promote harbourage of pests. Correct immediately and email PHI photo evidence by January 14, 2026.2025-09-23Two garbage bins in the kitchen still had no lids. Please ensure all garbage bins have lids to prevent conditions that may promote harbourage of pests. Correct immediately and email PHI photo evidence by Sept 29, 2025.
4. Risk Management InspectionSep 29, 2025

   5 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?
     • No evidence of cockroaches or pests noted at the time of inspection.You must retain a licensed pest control company immediately and notify our office once service has been scheduled. Feedback required by November 13, 2025. Please contact a pest control company immediately, implement an integrated pest control plan by November 17, 2025, and continue to follow recommendations of the pest control company. Please notify PHI when plan is in place and provide written documentation as proof of recent and completed pest control activities. Ensure pest control companies are providing you with service reports (not observed at the time of inspection). Integrated Pest Control plan and activities Due November 17, 2025.Corrective action timelines extended by 6 weeks to accommodate time the facility is closed for personal reasons and to ensure effective correction actions. Pest control records were not available onsite at the time of inspection. Please have in place an effective pest control program and conduct pest monitoring activities on a monthly basis to prevent conditions that may promote harborage of pests. Also keep the three most recent months' pest control reports onsite, when in operation.
   • 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?
     • 2025-09-29Expired food handling permit was posted onsite. PHI emailed Operator a duplicate copy of their facility's food handling permit valid until September 30, 2026.ACTION REQUIRED: Please post current food handling permit inf full public view where customers can see it.2025-09-23Expired food handling permit was posted onsite. PHI emailed Operator a duplicate copy of their facility's food handling permit valid until September 30, 2025.ACTION REQUIRED: Update our office whenever you change your contact information to ensure delivery of your current, food handling permits. Please post current food handling permit inf full public view where customers can see it.2024-06-08Food handling permit posted was outdated. ACTION REQUIRED: post current food handling permit.
   • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
     • 2025-09-23Floors under and around cooking equipment and walls throughout the restaurant had been clean and appeared to be in a sanitary condition.No unpleasant odour evident in the dish room area.A written sanitation program was not readily available onsite at the time of inspection. Please implement an effective sanitation program and have in place a written documentation reviewed at least once every month. Email PHI a copy of your written sanitation program by November 17, 2025.Resources:AHS Cleaning Schedule checklist emailed with inspection report. Please customize as per your facility requirements.-https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-cleaning-schedule-template.pd
   • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
     • A written sanitation program was not readily available onsite at the time of inspection. A written sanitation program was still not available onsite at the time of inspection. Please implement an effective sanitation program and have in place a written documentation reviewed at least once every month. Email PHI a copy of your written sanitation program by November 17, 2025.Corrective action timelines extended by 6 weeks to accommodate time the facility is closed for personal reasons and to ensure effective correction actions.Resources:AHS Cleaning Schedule checklist emailed with inspection report. Please customize as per your facility requirements.-https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-cleaning-schedule-template.pdf
   • 24. Is solid and liquid waste being managed in a suitable manner?
     • All garbage bins in the kitchen still had no lids. Please ensure all garbage bins have lids to prevent conditions that may promote harbourage of pests. Due to Sept 29,2025
5. Monitoring InspectionSep 23, 2025

   9 infractions

   • 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
     • Ranch dressing was found past its best before date (June 15, 2023) in a dirty original container. Corrected during inspection. PHI directed the operator to discard the ranch dressing at the time of inspection.Thousand Island and Italian dressing were both found past their best before dates, April 4, 2022, and May 12, 2023, respectively. Corrected during inspection. PHI directed the operator to discard the ranch dressing at the time of inspection.To reduce the risk of foodborne illness, follow the First In, First Out (FIFO) method to ensure older stock is used first and expired products or those past their best before dates are not served.
   • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
     • Observed multiple, wet used cleaning cloths mounted on countertops. Corrected during inspection. Please store cleaning cloths in sanitizer solutions when not in use to prevent contamination of food contact surfaces. Bleach sanitizer was 1000ppm as detected by Chlorine test strips. Corrected during inspection. Coached Operator on mixing an approved sanitizer solution, 100ppm Bleach sanitizer. Ensure your sanitizers are at approved concentrations, not higher, to prevent chemical poisoning of food and food contact surfaces.Resources:AHS guidelines for the use of wiping cloths emailed with inspection report.-https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-guidelines-wiping-cloths.pdfAHS guide on mixing an approved sanitizer emailed with inspection report.-https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-how-mix-an-approved-sanitizing-solution.pdf
   • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
     • One live cockroach observed in black, Sylvania brand microwave. No cockroaches observed in other areas of the restaurant at the time of inspection. Cockroach activity in food equipment indicates a critical contamination risk. Operator killed and discarded pest at time of inspection. PHI directed Operator to thoroughly clean and sanitize microwave at the time of inspection.Ensure all utensils, food equipment and food contact surfaces are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner to ensure sanitary food handling and to prevent conditions that may promote harborage of pests.
   • 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?
     • One live cockroach observed in black, Sylvania brand microwave. No cockroaches observed in other areas of the restaurant at the time of inspection. Cockroach activity in food equipment indicates a critical contamination risk. Operator killed and discarded pest at time of inspection. PHI directed Operator to thoroughly clean and sanitize microwave at the time of inspection.You must retain a licensed pest control company immediately and notify our office once service has been scheduled. Feedback required by Oct 1, 2025. Please contact a pest control company immediately, implement an integrated pest control plan by Oct 7, 2025 and continue to follow recommendations of the pest control company. Please notify PHI when plan is in place and provide written documentation as proof of recent and completed pest control activities. Ensure pest control companies are providing you with service reports (not observed at the time of inspection). Integrated Pest Control plan and activities Due October 7, 2025 Pest control records were not available onsite at the time of inspection. Please have in place an effective pest control program and conduct pest monitoring activities on a monthly basis to prevent conditions that may promote harborage of pests. Also keep the three most recent months' pest control reports onsite, when in operation.
   • 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?
     • 2025-09-23Expired food handling permit was posted onsite. PHI emailed Operator a duplicate copy of their facility's food handling permit valid until September 30, 2025.ACTION REQUIRED: Update our office whenever you change your contact information to ensure delivery of your current, food handling permits. Please post current food handling permit inf full public view where customers can see it.2024-06-08Food handling permit posted was outdated. ACTION REQUIRED: post current food handling permit.
   • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
     • The ventilation hood had accumulated cooking oil and was visibly dirty. Thoroughly clean and sanitize food equipment. Also ensure routine cleaning of ventilation hood by certified personnel. Ensure all food equipment is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition to facilitate safe food handling and to prevent conditions that may promote harbourage of pests. Correct by September 29,2025.Cooking line exterior dirty, oil and food build up noted. Thoroughly clean and sanitize food equipment. Also ensure routine cleaning of ventilation hood by certified personnel. Ensure all food equipment is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition to facilitate safe food handling and to prevent conditions that may promote harbourage of pests. Correct by September 29,2025.Metal storage shelving inserts of the South double glass door fridge by cooking line fridge were rusty. Repair or replace damaged shelving. Ensure all surfaces are made of material that is smooth, durable, impervious and easily cleanable to facilitate effective cleaning and sanitizing procedures. Correct by Sept 29, 2025.
   • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
     • 2025-09-23Floors under and around cooking equipment and walls throughout the restaurant had accumulated food debris, oil and dirt. Unpleasant odour was still present in the dish room area. Thoroughly clean and disinfect your floors and keep drains wet.Action Required: Thoroughly clean and disinfectant all floors by Sept 29, 2025, and keep floor drains wet to prevent bad floor drain smells and exposure to sewer gases like hydrogen sulfide. When drains dry out, gases can escape into the room. At high levels, these gases can be toxic. Regular cleaning and keeping drains moist helps block odours and reduce health risks.2024-06-11Some cleaning completed. Improved sanitation in public washrooms. Improved separation between personal items and commercial items. Cleaning completed under the dishwashing sinks.Some sanitation concerns still present - further cleaning required. Areas of concern include:-Grease behind/under/beside cooking equipment in the cookline-Grease build-up on deep fryer baskets-Food residue on lower shelving of islands-Unpleasant odour in the dishwashing area_____________________2024-05-30Poor sanitation & organization within the facility. Areas of concern include, but are not limited to:-Heavy grease build-up in the cookline area-Food debris under shelving in the kitchen area-Surfaces throughout the kitchen were greasy/dusty-Debris & dirt under the cabinet in the dishwashing area-Poor organization: dry goods were stored with personal belongings and/or equipment not related to food handling in storage room by the back hallway-Medication and clothing stored in food processing or food storage areas-Intense odour of urine/ammonia in the men's public washroomACTION REQUIRED: deep clean required throughout the facility. Create clear separation between personal items and items for food handling/preparation. Note: written sanitation program was not observed. Regardless, current cleaning program is ineffective.
   • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
     • A written sanitation program was not readily available onsite at the time of inspection. Please implement an effective sanitation program and have in place a written documentation reviewed at least once every month. Correct by October 7, 2025.Resources:AHS Cleaning Schedule checklist emailed with inspection report. Please customize as per your facility requirements.-https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-cleaning-schedule-template.pdf
   • 24. Is solid and liquid waste being managed in a suitable manner?
     • All garbage bins in the kitchen had no lids. Please ensure all garbage bins have lids to prevent conditions that may promote harbourage of pests. Due to Sept 29,2025
6. Risk Management InspectionJun 11, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 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 posted was outdated. ACTION REQUIRED: post current food handling permit.
   • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
     • 2024-06-11Some cleaning completed. Improved sanitation in public washrooms. Improved separation between personal items and commercial items. Cleaning completed under the dishwashing sinks.Some sanitation concerns still present - further cleaning required. Areas of concern include:-Grease behind/under/beside cooking equipment in the cookline-Grease build-up on deep fryer baskets-Food residue on lower shelving of islands-Unpleasant odour in the dishwashing area_____________________2024-05-30Poor sanitation & organization within the facility. Areas of concern include, but are not limited to:-Heavy grease build-up in the cookline area-Food debris under shelving in the kitchen area-Surfaces throughout the kitchen were greasy/dusty-Debris & dirt under the cabinet in the dishwashing area-Poor organization: dry goods were stored with personal belongings and/or equipment not related to food handling in storage room by the back hallway-Medication and clothing stored in food processing or food storage areas-Intense odour of urine/ammonia in the men's public washroomACTION REQUIRED: deep clean required throughout the facility. Create clear separation between personal items and items for food handling/preparation. Note: written sanitation program was not observed. Regardless, current cleaning program is ineffective.
7. Monitoring InspectionMay 30, 2024

   7 infractions

   • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
     • A sanitizer bucket was not available at the time of inspection. Used cloths observed on counter tops.ACTION REQUIRED: ensure a sanitizer bucket is created at the beginning of the day. Review wiping cloths guidelines below.RESOURCE: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-guidelines-wiping-cloths.pdf
   • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
     • Partially cooked bacon was being held at room temperature. Operator stated they were letting it cool to separate the pieces. There was no timer gauging cooling time. CDI: bacon moved to oven for further cooking.
   • 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 is self-managed by the facility. Pest control checklist was posted but not filled out regularly. Records were not being maintained. ACTION REQUIRED: maintain monthly pest control reports. Set traps strategically to monitor for any activity. Maintain the facility in a sanitary state to prevent activity & aid in monitoring efforts. RESOURCE: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-pest-control-checklist.pdf
   • 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 posted was outdated. ACTION REQUIRED: post current food handling permit.
   • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
     • 1) The hood unit on the cooking line has not be maintained since 2020. The operator stated that the company has been contacted to arrange for maintenance. Proper maintenance of cooking hood units prevent contamination of foods and "build up of various constituents in equipment such as range hoods also poses a fire hazard" (Alberta Food Code 2020).
   • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
     • 1. Several containers used for food storage in the sliding door cooler were broken or in poor repair. ACTION REQUIRED: sort through all small wares and discard any in poor, broken condition. 2. Bowls were used as scoops and left in bulk foods when not in use. ACTION REQUIRED: discontinue using bowls as scoops. Obtain scoops with proper handles. Store the scoops in such a way that the handles are not in contact with the food product. 3. Facility was using newspaper to line counters/shelving. ACTION REQUIRED: discontinue using newspaper to line shelving.
   • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
     • Poor sanitation & organization within the facility. Areas of concern include, but are not limited to:-Heavy grease build-up in the cookline area-Food debris under shelving in the kitchen area-Surfaces throughout the kitchen were greasy/dusty-Debris & dirt under the cabinet in the dishwashing area-Poor organization: dry goods were stored with personal belongings and/or equipment not related to food handling in storage room by the back hallway-Medication and clothing stored in food processing or food storage areas-Intense odour of urine/ammonia in the men's public washroomACTION REQUIRED: deep clean required throughout the facility. Create clear separation between personal items and items for food handling/preparation. Note: written sanitation program was not observed. Regardless, current cleaning program is ineffective.