Viet Huong Noodle House
10715 98 Street NW Edmonton AB T5H 2N8 · Food - General
7 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
3 infractions
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- The onsite chlorine sanitizer test strips were expired. Please ensure new valid chlorine test strips are ordered and available onsite.
- 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?
- No recent pest control records were available onsite for review. Please ensure pest control records and documentation are available onsite.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The walk in freezer was inaccessible and extremely cluttered with frozen food products. Requested operator to properly organize products in the freezer and products are accessible.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- The onsite chlorine sanitizer test strips were expired. Please ensure new valid chlorine test strips are ordered and available onsite.
- 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?
- No recent pest control records were available onsite for review. Please ensure pest control records and documentation are available onsite.
- 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
- 2024-05-15Violation not corrected. 2024-05-30Violation still outstanding.Note: Operator informed PHI that his son would enroll him in the food safety course on priority basis.ACTION REQUIRED: someone in care and control of the kitchen must take recognized food safety training (see resource below).RESOURCE: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/health-recognized-food-safety-courses-alberta.pdf
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The walk in freezer was inaccessible and extremely cluttered with frozen food products. Requested operator to properly organize products in the freezer and products are accessible.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
- 2024-05-15Violation not corrected. 2024-05-30Violation still outstanding.Note: Operator informed PHI that his son would enroll him in the food safety course on priority basis.ACTION REQUIRED: someone in care and control of the kitchen must take recognized food safety training (see resource below).RESOURCE: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/health-recognized-food-safety-courses-alberta.pdf
- 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
- Risk Management Inspection
2 infractions
- 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
- 2024-05-15Violation not corrected. 2024-05-30Violation still outstanding.Note: Operator informed PHI that his son would enroll him in the food safety course on priority basis.ACTION REQUIRED: someone in care and control of the kitchen must take recognized food safety training (see resource below).RESOURCE: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/health-recognized-food-safety-courses-alberta.pdf
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Ventilation hood was last professionally cleaned in 2023.Ensure that hood is professionally cleaned by Sept 22, 2025
- 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
- Monitoring Inspection
5 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Chlorine sanitizing solution was >1000ppm. A new solution was made at 100ppm. Violation corrected.
- 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?
- Up to date pest control records are not being maintained. Either maintain monthly records yourself or hired a pest control company to come in monthy.
- 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
- 2025-09-12 Permit not posted.2024-05-19Permit posted on public display was outdated. 2024-05-30Permit posted on public display was outdated.ACTION REQUIRED: Post the current food handling permit on public display.
- 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
- 2024-05-15Violation not corrected. 2024-05-30Violation still outstanding.Note: Operator informed PHI that his son would enroll him in the food safety course on priority basis.ACTION REQUIRED: someone in care and control of the kitchen must take recognized food safety training (see resource below).RESOURCE: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/health-recognized-food-safety-courses-alberta.pdf
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Ventilation hood was last professionally cleaned in 2023.Ensure that hood is professionally cleaned by Sept 22, 2025
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Risk Management Inspection
2 infractions
- 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
- 2024-05-19Permit posted on public display was outdated. 2024-05-30Permit posted on public display was outdated.ACTION REQUIRED: Post the current food handling permit on public display.
- 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
- 2024-05-15Violation not corrected. 2024-05-30Violation still outstanding.Note: Operator informed PHI that his son would enroll him in the food safety course on priority basis.ACTION REQUIRED: someone in care and control of the kitchen must take recognized food safety training (see resource below).RESOURCE: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/health-recognized-food-safety-courses-alberta.pdf
- 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
- Monitoring Inspection
10 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- 1. Bowls were used as scoops and stored in the food when not in use.2. Scoops were stored in the dry goods bulk bin when not in use; the handle was in direct contact with the food product. 3. Food was stored in an open aluminum can. CDI: moved to a container.ACTION REQUIRED: discontinue using bowls as scoops. Store scoops in such a way that the handle is not in direct contact with the food product. Discontinue using open aluminum cans for food storage.
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- Four cans of household pesticide (RAID) observed in the facility.ACTION REQUIRED: discontinue self-applying pesticide in a commercial food facility; only licensed pest control technicians are permitted to apply pesticides in a commercial food facility. Remove all household pesticides from the facility.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Not all coolers were equipped with thermometers.ACTION REQUIRED: install a fridge thermometer in all coolers. Monitor temperature at least daily.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Mechanical dishwasher did not have any detectable levels of sanitizer (0ppm chlorine) during the rinse cycle. Maximum temperature reached was 43C. CDI: sanitizer pail was replaced; machine tested at 100ppm chlorine.ACTION REQUIRED: monitor the mechanical dishwasher daily using chlorine test strips.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Mechanical dishwasher is not being tested daily. Chlorine test strips were discolored/old. ACTION REQUIRED: increase testing frequency of the mechanical dishwasher (daily). Obtain new chlorine test strips.
- 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?
- Gap at the base of the screen door as well as the front exterior door. ACTION REQUIRED: ensure all doorways are tightly sealed.
- 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
- Permit posted on public display was outdated. ACTION REQUIRED: post the current food handling permit on public display.
- 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
- 2024-05-15Violation not corrected. ACTION REQUIRED: someone in care and control of the kitchen must take recognized food safety training (see resource below).RESOURCE: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/health-recognized-food-safety-courses-alberta.pdf_________________________________2019-12-19There are no food handlers in this facility that have completed an AHS approved food safety training course. Please ensure that a food handler that is in care & control of this facility completes a food safety training course. Please forward the certificate to me when completed.
- 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. Minor plumbing leak from the p-trap next to the grease trap. A bus pan had been placed beneath to catch water.2. The ventilation/exhaust canopy was far past its recommended professional cleaning date. 3. The light in the walk-in freezer was not equipped with a protective cover.ACTION REQUIRED: repair above noted plumbing leak. Schedule a professional cleaning of the exhaust canopy. Install a protective cover on the above indicated light.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 1. Food spillage observed in the domestic white fridge in the cookline.2. Exterior of the bulk food bins were visibly dirty.3. Grease residue on flat surfaces in the cookline.ACTION REQUIRED: conduct a deep clean of the above noted areas. Note, written cleaning schedule was not observed at the time of inspection.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?