Shalom Food Mart - Food
639 14 Avenue SW Calgary AB T2R 1H9 · Food - General
12 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 20/Nov/2025There were some mouse droppings were observed on the shelves, and in the storage area.*Everyday cleaning is required until the facility is completely free from pest activity.04/Nov/2025 *Outstanding*Mouse droppings were observed on shelving, in cupboards, within boxes containing food, on bags of food, and on floors throughout the facility.*Remove and safely dispose of mouse droppings. Clean and disinfect all surfaces contaminated by mouse excrement.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Risk Management Inspection
3 infractions
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- February 10, 2026:One bag of chips and one bag of dry rolled oats chewed by rodents was found on shelves in the store.20/Nov/2025A bag of chips was chewed by rodent found at on the shelf.*Removed from the facility.04/Nov/2025Majority of the food items previously chewed by rodents were removed from the facility. However, a contaminated bag of rice chewed by rodents and containing mouse droppings was still observed in the store.*Discard contaminated or potentially contaminated food.- Numerous bags of food chewed by rodents were observed.*Discard contaminated or potentially contaminated food.
- 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?
- February 10, 2026:Mouse droppings were found on some food shelves in the facility. Some mouse droppings were found on floors in the facility, and in the cupboard under the sinks in the front payment area. November 20, 2025:- A dead mouse was found in a snap trap beside the ATM machine.*Safely discard the mouse and sanitize the area, as discussed.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 20/Nov/2025There were some mouse droppings were observed on the shelves, and in the storage area.*Everyday cleaning is required until the facility is completely free from pest activity.04/Nov/2025 *Outstanding*Mouse droppings were observed on shelving, in cupboards, within boxes containing food, on bags of food, and on floors throughout the facility.*Remove and safely dispose of mouse droppings. Clean and disinfect all surfaces contaminated by mouse excrement.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
3 infractions
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- February 10, 2026:One bag of chips and one bag of dry rolled oats chewed by rodents was found on shelves in the store.20/Nov/2025A bag of chips was chewed by rodent found at on the shelf.*Removed from the facility.04/Nov/2025Majority of the food items previously chewed by rodents were removed from the facility. However, a contaminated bag of rice chewed by rodents and containing mouse droppings was still observed in the store.*Discard contaminated or potentially contaminated food.- Numerous bags of food chewed by rodents were observed.*Discard contaminated or potentially contaminated food.
- 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?
- February 10, 2026:Mouse droppings were found on some food shelves in the facility. Some mouse droppings were found on floors in the facility, and in the cupboard under the sinks in the front payment area. November 20, 2025:- A dead mouse was found in a snap trap beside the ATM machine.*Safely discard the mouse and sanitize the area, as discussed.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 20/Nov/2025There were some mouse droppings were observed on the shelves, and in the storage area.*Everyday cleaning is required until the facility is completely free from pest activity.04/Nov/2025 *Outstanding*Mouse droppings were observed on shelving, in cupboards, within boxes containing food, on bags of food, and on floors throughout the facility.*Remove and safely dispose of mouse droppings. Clean and disinfect all surfaces contaminated by mouse excrement.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
3 infractions
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- 20/Nov/2025A bag of chips was chewed by rodent found at on the shelf.*Removed from the facility.04/Nov/2025Majority of the food items previously chewed by rodents were removed from the facility. However, a contaminated bag of rice chewed by rodents and containing mouse droppings was still observed in the store.*Discard contaminated or potentially contaminated food.- Numerous bags of food chewed by rodents were observed.*Discard contaminated or potentially contaminated food.
- 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?
- - A dead mouse was found in a snap trap beside the ATM machine.*Safely discard the mouse and sanitize the area, as discussed.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 20/Nov/2025There were some mouse droppings were observed on the shelves, and in the storage area.*Everyday cleaning is required until the facility is completely free from pest activity.04/Nov/2025 *Outstanding*Mouse droppings were observed on shelving, in cupboards, within boxes containing food, on bags of food, and on floors throughout the facility.*Remove and safely dispose of mouse droppings. Clean and disinfect all surfaces contaminated by mouse excrement.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
4 infractions
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- 04/Nov/2025Majority of the food items previously chewed by rodents were removed from the facility. However, a contaminated bag of rice chewed by rodents and containing mouse droppings was still observed in the store.*Discard contaminated or potentially contaminated food.- Numerous bags of food chewed by rodents were observed.*Discard contaminated or potentially contaminated food.
- 15. Is the facility free of a pest infestation?
- 04/Nov/2025 *Outstanding*- A live mouse was observed running on the shelves during the inspection.- Mouse droppings were observed on shelving, in cupboards, within boxes containing food, on bags of food, and on floors throughout the facility. Chewed building materials were also observed.*Remove and safely dispose of mouse droppings. Clean and disinfect all surfaces contaminated by mouse excrement.
- 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 pest traps were installed in the storage area.*As discussed, ensure that pest traps be placed in the storage area to support ongoing pest control efforts.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 04/Nov/2025 *Outstanding*Mouse droppings were observed on shelving, in cupboards, within boxes containing food, on bags of food, and on floors throughout the facility.*Remove and safely dispose of mouse droppings. Clean and disinfect all surfaces contaminated by mouse excrement.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
4 infractions
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- 04/Nov/2025Majority of the food items previously chewed by rodents were removed from the facility. However, a contaminated bag of rice chewed by rodents and containing mouse droppings was still observed in the store.*Discard contaminated or potentially contaminated food.- Numerous bags of food chewed by rodents were observed.*Discard contaminated or potentially contaminated food.
- 15. Is the facility free of a pest infestation?
- 04/Nov/2025 *Outstanding*- A live mouse was observed running on the shelves during the inspection.- Mouse droppings were observed on shelving, in cupboards, within boxes containing food, on bags of food, and on floors throughout the facility. Chewed building materials were also observed.*Remove and safely dispose of mouse droppings. Clean and disinfect all surfaces contaminated by mouse excrement.
- 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 pest traps were installed in the storage area.*As discussed, ensure that pest traps be placed in the storage area to support ongoing pest control efforts.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 04/Nov/2025 *Outstanding*Mouse droppings were observed on shelving, in cupboards, within boxes containing food, on bags of food, and on floors throughout the facility.*Remove and safely dispose of mouse droppings. Clean and disinfect all surfaces contaminated by mouse excrement.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
7 infractions
- 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
- - Dairy products that were up to six months beyond their best before date were being displayed for sale.*d. Remove any dairy products that are well beyond their best before date from sale. Implement an inventory management system. This system should include, but not be limited to, regularly checking best before and expiry dates on all food items, and applying First In, First Out method to ensure older stock is used before newer stock.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- - Numerous bags of food chewed by rodents were observed.*Discard contaminated or potentially contaminated food.
- 15. Is the facility free of a pest infestation?
- - Mouse droppings were observed on shelving, in cupboards, within boxes containing food, on bags of food, and on floors throughout the facility. Chewed building materials were also observed.*Remove and safely dispose of mouse droppings. Clean and disinfect all surfaces contaminated by mouse excrement.
- 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?
- October 31, 2025:Gaps were present under both the exterior building door and the front door to the store.Install adequate weather stripping under the exterior building door and the front door to the store, or otherwise ensure these gaps are sealed to prevent the entry of pests.October 28, 2025:- Front facility doors were propped open.*Ensure that conditions that allowed for the entry and harbourage of pests do not exist. This includes keeping the front door closed, sealing entry points and removing harborage areas.
- 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?
- - Samosas (beef and chicken) were being re-heated and offered for sale, contrary to the Food Handling Permit restrictions which currently limit this store to only selling pre-packaged foods and/or whole produce only.*Immediately stop the sale of samosas. Remove any food products and equipment related to the preparation, storage, or display of these items until approval is granted by a Public Health Inspector with Alberta Health Services and the restrictions on your Food Permit are revised.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Back storage room was cluttered and requires decluttering and reorganizing. Spoiled food and food contaminated by rodents was present in this room.Declutter and reorganize this room.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Mouse droppings were observed on shelving, in cupboards, within boxes containing food, on bags of food, and on floors throughout the facility.*Remove and safely dispose of mouse droppings. Clean and disinfect all surfaces contaminated by mouse excrement.
- 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
- Demand Inspection
8 infractions
- 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
- - Receipts/invoices were not available for some baked goods and unlabled frozen meat products. The source of these food products could not be determined during the inspection.*Provide invoices for baked goods and meat products to a Public Health Inspector with Alberta Health Services for verification. Only purchase food from approved sources and maintain receipts records on-site/online for all food items.*Label meat products.
- 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
- - Dairy products that were up to six months beyond their best before date were being displayed for sale.*d. Remove any dairy products that are well beyond their best before date from sale. Implement an inventory management system. This system should include, but not be limited to, regularly checking best before and expiry dates on all food items, and applying First In, First Out method to ensure older stock is used before newer stock.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- - Numerous bags of food chewed by rodents were observed.*Discard contaminated or potentially contaminated food.
- 15. Is the facility free of a pest infestation?
- - Mouse droppings were observed on shelving, in cupboards, within boxes containing food, on bags of food, and on floors throughout the facility. Chewed building materials were also observed.*Remove and safely dispose of mouse droppings. Clean and disinfect all surfaces contaminated by mouse excrement.
- 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?
- - There was no pest monitoring program in place.*Arrange for a professional pest control company to install appropriate traps and implement necessary monitoring measures and retain the services of a professional pest control company to eliminate the mouse infestation and implement an ongoing integrated pest management program for the interior and exterior the food establishment. Provide documentation from the professional pest control company to the Public Health Inspector.
- 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?
- - Front facility doors were propped open.*Ensure that conditions that allowed for the entry and harbourage of pests do not exist. This includes keeping the front door closed, sealing entry points and removing harborage areas.
- 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?
- - Samosas (beef and chicken) were being re-heated and offered for sale, contrary to the Food Handling Permit restrictions which currently limit this store to only selling pre-packaged foods and/or whole produce only.*Immediately stop the sale of samosas. Remove any food products and equipment related to the preparation, storage, or display of these items until approval is granted by a Public Health Inspector with Alberta Health Services and the restrictions on your Food Permit are revised.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Mouse droppings were observed on shelving, in cupboards, within boxes containing food, on bags of food, and on floors throughout the facility.*Remove and safely dispose of mouse droppings. Clean and disinfect all surfaces contaminated by mouse excrement.
- 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
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?
- Facility is operating without a valid Food Handling Permit. Permit expired December 31, 2024.Pay Food Handling Permit fees.
- 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?
- Facility was operating in contrary to Food Handling Permit restrictions. Facility is only permitted to handle pre-packaged food. Samosas were being held hot in a hot holding cabinet. Internal temperature of the samosas measured between 40 to 50 degrees Celsius. Samosas were discarded.
- 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?
- Demand Inspection
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?
- Facility is operating without a valid Food Handling Permit. Permit expired December 31, 2024.Pay Food Handling Permit fees.
- 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?
- Facility was operating in contrary to Food Handling Permit restrictions. Facility is only permitted to handle pre-packaged food. Samosas were being held hot in a hot holding cabinet. Internal temperature of the samosas measured between 40 to 50 degrees Celsius. Samosas were discarded.
- 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?
- Initial Inspection
0 infractions