Taste of Yemen
1033 17 Avenue SW Calgary AB T2T 0A9 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Taste of Yemen has been inspected 6 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since October 15, 2024. The most recent inspection, on June 3, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
3 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing.
Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.
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 June 3, 2026. 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 13, 2026. For example:
Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
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 29, 2026. For example:
Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-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
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- No sanitizer available in the kitchen and staff were already making food for the day. CDI.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Facility is generally clean but needs improvement in the following areas:1. Hot holding table had a buildup of debris and food.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Demand Inspection
3 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Mop bucket with dirty water stored in front of ice machine. Ensure mop buckets are emptied after cleaning and stored in the mop sink area, away from any food product or storage.
- 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. There is a hole in the wall under the dishwasher. Ensure this is repaired. 2. There is standing water on the floor of the utility room. Clean and locate source.3. The hot water tank is leaking. Ensure this is repaired.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Facility is generally clean but needs improvement in the following areas:1. Hot holding table had a buildup of debris and food. 2. Hard to reach areas on the floor behind back prep table had a buildup of food debris.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Initial Inspection
0 infractions
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