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Namaste India Restaurant

10023 107 Avenue NW Edmonton AB T5H 4L4 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Namaste India Restaurant has been inspected 6 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since March 20, 2024. The most recent inspection, on November 3, 2025, recorded 1 infraction.

2 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 31, 2025. 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?

  • 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 October 31, 2025. For example: Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?

  • 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 November 3, 2025. 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?

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 25, 2025. 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?

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 25, 2025. For example: Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe 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

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Nov 3, 2025 update:-Lighting was improved slightly but this too dark to allow proper cleaning and pest indentification.The lighting in the dry storage room is very poor.By November 22, 2025 ensure there is adequate lighting to ensure proper cleaning and pest control can be conducted.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • No chlorine was measured in the sanitizing solution. Corrected to 100ppm.
    • 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?
      • Last pest control report from their pest control operator indicated that there was no activity.There were 2 live cockroaches found on a glue board in the dishwashing area. Multiple dead ones found on several glue boards but it is unknown when the those boards were placed out.Contact your pest control operator and inform them of the new activity then follow their direction.
    • 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 lighting in the dry storage room is very poor.By November 22, 2025 ensure there is adequate lighting to ensure proper cleaning and pest control can be conducted.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Monitoring Inspection

    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?
      • Minor mouse droppings observed in the utility room (southwest corner of the kitchen). ACTION REQUIRED: clean up the mouse droppings and monitor for further activity. RESOURCE: https://myhealth.alberta.ca/alberta/pages/Pests-house-mouse.aspx#:~:text=Soak%20the%20mouse%2C%20nesting%20material,up%20or%20handling%20any%20items.
    • 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 had expired in 2024.ACTION REQUIRED: print and post the 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?
      • Fluorescent lighting above the ice machine in the service area was not equipped with a protective cover. ACTION REQUIRED: install a protective cover on the indicated light.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • A bowl was left in the bulk lentils bin (Rubbermaid, navy container in the storage area located on the East side of the facility). CDI: bowl removed.ACTION REQUIRED: discontinue using bowls as scoops. Store scoops so the handle is not in contact with the bulk food product.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Staff did not have the exhaust canopy turned on while cooking was occurring. Heavy grease & dust build-up on ceiling panels above the smaller exhaust canopy (central cooking area). ACTION REQUIRED: conduct a deep, thorough clean of the ceiling panels and flat surfaces in this area. Ensure staff are turning on the exhaust canopy when cooking.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Demand Inspection

    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?
      • 2023-03-20Mouse droppings observed in the mechanical room. ACTION REQUIRED: clean up mouse droppings. RESOURCE: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/news/Page13878.aspxReviewed facility pest control records - monthly services provided by 3rd party contractor. No activity noted on last two months' reports. _____________________2022-01-19-There was a gap underneath the back exit door. Have this gap sealed so that there is no visible light shining through when the door is fully closed to prevent entry of pests.
    • 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 not posted on public display.ACTION REQUIRED: post food handling permit on public display.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Light in the walk-in cooler was not equipped with a protective cover. ACTION REQUIRED: Install a protective cover on the indicated light.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Some of the deep fryer baskets were fraying at the seams. ACTION REQUIRED: replace baskets that are in disrepair.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Overall sanitation in immediate food processing areas was satisfactory. However, the following areas require further attention:-Dust build-up on the wall of the walk-in cooler-General filth build-up on the wall and light switch in the dry storage area-Debris under the shelving in the dry storage area-Grease build-up on the ventilation canopy (smaller canopy)-Grease & dust build-up on upper shelving in the cookline and the large rice bin-General filth build-up on the dish trays - scrubbing requiredACTION REQUIRED: conduct deep clean of the above noted areas. Revise cleaning schedule to include these areas.

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