Taco Time
105 - 11165 14 Street NE Calgary AB T3K 0Z7 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Taco Time has been inspected 4 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since June 13, 2024. The most recent inspection, on May 7, 2025, recorded 3 infractions.
1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Food temperature control.
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 May 7, 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?
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 20, 2024. For example:
Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 7, 2025. For example:
Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
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 once on May 7, 2025. For example:
Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
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 once on June 13, 2024. 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.
4 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Cilantro was observed to be stored in a tin "Quality Street" candy container. The inside of the container was observed to be rusted.Please use food grade containers to store food items. The operator promptly discarded the container and its contents.
- 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 gap was observed alongside the bottom of the exterior doors located at the bottom of the basement stairs.Please install weatherstripping to prevent the entry of pests into the facility.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Four spatulas were observed to be melted and in disrepair. Loose rubber material was peeling from the spatulas, and the contact surfaces of the handles were no longer smooth, cleanable, or non-porous, which could trap and harbor harmful bacteria, facilitating cross-contamination.The operator promptly discarded the spatulas.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Initial Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
3 infractions
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- A probe thermometer was not provided. Please obtain a probe thermometer that can be used to monitor the temperatures of food between 0C and 100C.
- 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 a large gap under the side door in the kitchen. Please install door sweep and ensure all gaps are eliminated.**June 20, 2024: door sweep installed but large gaps in corners. Please correct.
- 17. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Critical)?
- Not all equipment in kitchen has arrived and/or were installed.**June 20, 2024: self-serve soda dispenser still need to be installed.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Demand Inspection
5 infractions
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- A probe thermometer was not provided. Please obtain a probe thermometer that can be used to monitor the temperatures of food between 0C and 100C.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Paper towels and paper towel dispensers were missing at all hand wash stations. Please install suitable dispensers and supply with paper towels.
- 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 a large gap under the side door in the kitchen. Please install door sweep and ensure all gaps are eliminated.
- 17. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Critical)?
- Not all equipment in kitchen has arrived and/or were installed.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Millwork in front dining area not complete.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
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