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Sunshine Food Express

6 - 3715 61 Avenue SE Calgary AB T2C 1V5 · Food - General

Inspection summary

Sunshine Food Express has been inspected 5 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since February 27, 2024. The most recent inspection, on August 25, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

1 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

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 once on August 25, 2026. For example: Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?

  • 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 August 25, 2026. For example: Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?

  • 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 5 times across 3 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 once on August 25, 2026. For example: Are appropriate food handling practices and plans in place to ensure that food is handled in a manner that makes it safe to eat?

  • 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 once on November 3, 2025. For example: Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(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.

5 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Used cleaning clothes were being stored on the counter. - Either use single use paper towels or store the towels in sanitizing solution after each use and replace the towel and the solution after 2 hours.
    • 06. Are appropriate food handling practices and plans in place to ensure that food is handled in a manner that makes it safe to eat?
      • Improper glove use was observed. Staff was not changing gloves between tasks. -The staff was educated on proper glove use.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Fried chicken was stored at room temperature, the internal temperature was measured at 24 degrees C. - The chicken was discarded during the inspection. Ensure to store cooked foods above 60 degrees or below 4 degrees.
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • 1. Cabbage in carton was placed directly on floor under the shelves in the walk-in cooler. Operator removed item and placed on the shelve.-Ensure food is placed above the floor to prevent contamination2. Pasta sauce in metal can evaporated milk in can with mold growth on open mouth surface were stored in the prep cooler. Operator transferred pasta sauce to food grade containers and discarded evaporated milk.-Ensure food are stored in food grade containers to prevent metal leaching into food
    • 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 light cover for the non-shadow proof light bulbs was missing at the ceiling next to the staff washroom-Replace light cover
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The ventilation canopy had dirt and grease build-up-Clean the indicated area
  4. Monitoring 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?
      • A few baseboards were peeling in the food handling areas.- Ensure to repair the baseboards.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    2 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?
      • 1. The silicon caulking between hand washing sink and a three-compartment sink appeared dirty and peeling off.Clean the area and replace the silicon seal around the sinks.2. A few ceiling tiles have water damaged signs.Replace the water sainted ceiling tiles.3. A few floor tiles were missing throughout the facility.Repair the floor/install new tiles so that the flooring throughout the facility is smooth, easily cleanable and impervious to moisture.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • **The violation is still outstanding**General cleaning is needed including on the walls, ceilings, cooking equipment, hard to reach areas and shelves.The ceiling tiles appeared dirty with grease/smoke residue.Replace or clean the ceiling tiles.

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