Moonlight Indian Kitchen & Banquet
2320 23 Avenue NW Edmonton AB T6T 0R1 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Moonlight Indian Kitchen & Banquet has been inspected 6 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since March 15, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 21, 2026, recorded 7 infractions.
5 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.
Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.
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 temperature controlHigher risk
Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.
Recorded once on September 21, 2026. For example:
Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
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 once on September 21, 2026. For example:
Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
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 once on September 21, 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 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 2 times on September 21, 2026. For example:
Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-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 2 times on September 21, 2026. For example:
Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary 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.
6 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
7 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- - Food in the prep cooler and walk -in cooler were not covered. Ensure food is covered and labelled with product name and date.- The scoop in the ice machine was missing its handle. Scoop was removed during the inspection a metal scoop with handles was provided and stored out of the ice.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- 1. Raw chicken was being thawed at room temperature, chef turned on cold water during inspection then into the cooler.2. Frozen cooked high risk food was being thawed at room temperature. Food was moved into the cooler during inspection. Ensure food is thawed safely in a cooler overnight or under cold running water.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Quat strip for the quat sanitizer in the kitchen was not available. Ensure quat test strips that read up to 200ppm is obtained.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- - The hand sink in the kitchen had no paper towel in the dispenser. Paper towel was provided during inspection.- The front service area sink has no hand-washing supplies. Ensure hand sink is equipped with soap and paper towel.
- 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 available for review. Ensure pest monitoring is completed at least once a month and the records are available for review.
- 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 mechanical ventilation system is unclean, Ensure the professional service is completed.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- - The wall behind the cook line had food stains and, the ceiling above the cook line had accumulated dirt and debris. Ensure the indicated areas are cleaned and maintained in a sanitary manner.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Initial Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
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