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Szechuan Garden

8907 118 Avenue NW Edmonton AB T5B 0T5 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Szechuan Garden has been inspected 6 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 15, 2023. The most recent inspection, on April 29, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 6 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 9 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Cleaning and sanitizing and Protecting food from contamination.

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 8 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on February 5, 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?

  • 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 January 28, 2026. For example: Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on November 15, 2023. For example: Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?

  • 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 9 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on April 29, 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?

  • 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 January 28, 2026. 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.

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?
      • Ceiling in northwest corner was in disrepair with evidence of water infiltration observed.
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    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?
      • Pest control records were not 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?
      • Ceiling in northwest corner was in disrepair with evidence of water infiltration observed.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Sauces stored under the preparation table in the cookline were not covered. The operator was instructed to ensure that all sauces are kept covered to prevent contamination.
    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • The dishwasher was not dispensing sanitizer. The operator was instructed to contact a dishwasher technician to repair the unit. In the meantime, the operator was permitted to wash dishes manually using the three‑compartment sink.
    • 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.Mouse droppings observed behind the chest freezers and in the corners of the dry storage room.2.Gaps noted behind the chest freezers, which may serve as a harborage area for pests.3.Pest control records were not available for review.The operator was instructed to hire a professional pest control company, ensure ongoing monitoring, and maintain pest control records on site.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Ceiling in northwest corner was in disrepair with evidence of water infiltration observed.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Knives were stored in the gap between the wall and the chopping block. Please discontinue this practice, as the area between the wall and the chopping block cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • -extra cleaning required around and underneath cooking equipment-lots of misc items noted in the old dining area and area near the washrooms-operator instructed to ensure more detailed cleaning is completed and that misc items are removed from the facility
  4. Demand Inspection

    4 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?
      • -some cockroaches noted on sticky traps-mouse droppings noted in corners of facilityOperator was instructed to a professional pest control company is hired to complete continuous pest control monitoring
    • 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 not available
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Ceiling in northwest corner was in disrepair with evidence of water infiltration observed.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • -extra cleaning required around and underneath cooking equipment-lots of misc items noted in the old dining area and area near the washrooms-operator instructed to ensure more detailed cleaning is completed and that misc items are removed from the facility
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    3 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?
      • pest control records not available
    • 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?
      • -low cockroaches activity with some noted on sticky traps-some mouse droppings noted behind chest freezer-pest control company scheduled to come in next week for treatment
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Ceiling in northwest corner was in disrepair with evidence of water infiltration observed.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
      • Mouse found in bin with flour. Product discarded
    • 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 not available
    • 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?
      • -low cockroaches activity with some noted on sticky traps-some mouse droppings noted behind chest freezer-pest control company scheduled to come in next week for treatment
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Ceiling in northwest corner was in disrepair with evidence of water infiltration observed.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Hole in wall behind upright fridge

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