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Vattan Grocery And Halal Meats

12 - 5269 Memorial Drive SE Calgary AB T2A 4V1 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Vattan Grocery And Halal Meats has been inspected 8 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 10, 2023. The most recent inspection, on October 14, 2026, recorded 7 infractions.

2 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 6 inspections with 31 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food source, labelling and allergens and Protecting food from contamination.

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 8 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 20, 2026. For example: Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on October 14, 2026. For example: Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?

  • 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 October 14, 2026. For example: Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on September 3, 2026. For example: Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?

  • 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 once on September 3, 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?

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.

8 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • **This is an ongoing violation**While some frozen food items have been labeled, many other items are missing labels, please ensure to label all food items.Previous ViolationRe-packaged food items were not labelled. Label all re-packaged items such as rice, flour and meats. Label- Business Trade Name, address and contact information, date.
    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • Unapproved foods (bread items) observed on site. Food was discarded. All food items must come from an approved source. Do not sell these items.
    • 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
      • Damaged can goods observed on site.Damaged cans were discarded. Please discard all damage cans as dented, damaged cans reduce the structural integrity of the can and make food unsafe.
    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Re-packaging of spices, flours, grains being done in a customer service area with no accessible hand sink or designated space. Please re-package items in the meat cutting area during non-meat-cutting days in a designated area where food will not be contaminated.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Hand washing sink was observed to be obstructed with items in the sink.Ensure the sink is free from items and used only for handwashing.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • **Repeat violation**Operator states shelve will be removed and replaced with metal shelving. Previous ViolationUnfinished wooden shelves were used to store foods. Please finish the shelves.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • **Repeat Violation**Previous ViolationDeep grooves and stains build-up on the butcher cutting boards. Refinish or replace the cutting boards.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • Re-packaged food items were not labelled. Label all re-packaged items such as rice, flour and meats. Label- Business Trade Name, address and contact information.
    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Two fly strips were covered with black flies were hung above the meat cutting tables. Remove the fly strips. Fly strips can't be above food handling areas.
    • 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
      • Chlorine sanitizer was measured at 1000ppm.Use 100 ppm chlorine (1/2 teaspoon bleach per L water).
    • 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?
      • Black flies were found in the facilityRemove black flies.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Unfinished wooden shelves were used to store foods. Please finish the shelves.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Deep grooves and stains build-up on the butcher cutting boards. Refinish or replace the cutting boards.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • **Repeat Violation**May 20 2026- Operator continues to sell products from an unapproved source. Cookies, baked goods, observed to be found at the facility. - food were discarded.***Repeat Violation***Previous ViolationFoods found from an unapproved source, some baked items and bread found from a homebased business.Food was destroyed and discarded.You are not permitted to sell any foods that come from an unapproved source or facility.2. Various frozen packaged meats unlabeled, ensure all food items are labeled, with item description, and store name and contact.
    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • ***Repeat Violation***Previous ViolationCleaning cloths must be submerged in a sanitizer solution.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • Cookies, baked goods, observed to be found at the facility. - food were discarded.***Repeat Violation***Previous ViolationFoods found from an unapproved source, some baked items and bread found from a homebased business.Food was destroyed and discarded.You are not permitted to sell any foods that come from an unapproved source or facility.2. Various frozen packaged meats unlabeled, ensure all food items are labeled, with item description, and store name and contact.
    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • ***Repeat Violation***Previous ViolationCleaning cloths must be submerged in a sanitizer solution.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • ***Repeat Violation***Previous ViolationFoods found from an unapproved source, some baked items and bread found from a homebased business.Food was destroyed and discarded.You are not permitted to sell any foods that come from an unapproved source or facility.2. Various frozen packaged meats unlabeled, ensure all food items are labeled, with item description, and store name and contact.
    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • ***Repeat Violation***Previous ViolationCleaning cloths must be submerged in a sanitizer solution.
    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • ***Repeat Violation***Previous ViolationFood observed stored on the floor in the walk-in-freezer, ensure all food is stored on shelves.
    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • ***Repeat Violation***Fix or replace the dishwashing sink. Previous ViolationImproper methods of dishwashing, one sink observed to have a leak on the side, unable to fill with water. Please fixFacility was also missing drain stoppers to be able to fill all the sinks.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • ***Repeat Violation***Previous ViolationPlease obtain a sanitizer test strip, to test sanitizer solutions.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • ***Repeat Violation***Previous ViolationThe walk-in-cooler emergency door handle has broken off, please repair as this is a safety concern.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • Foods found from an unapproved source, some baked items and bread found from a homebased business.Food was destroyed and discarded.You are not permitted to sell any foods that come from an unapproved source or facility.2. Various frozen packaged meats unlabeled, ensure all food items are labeled, with item description, and store name and contact.
    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Cleaning cloths must be submerged in a sanitizer solution.
    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Food observed stored on the floor in the walk-in-freezer, ensure all food is stored on shelves.
    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Improper methods of dishwashing, one sink observed to have a leak on the side, unable to fill with water. Please fixFacility was also missing drain stoppers to be able to fill all the sinks.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Please obtain a sanitizer test strip, to test sanitizer solutions.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Handwashing sink had no soap or paper towel stocked. Please ensure all handwashing sinks including the washroom is fully stocked at all times.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The walk-in-cooler emergency door handle has broken off, please repair as this is a safety concern.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Large accumulation of dust and dirt debris observed in the walk-in-cooler fans and ceiling, please clean.
  7. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

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