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VJs Island Foods

14047 Victoria Trail NW Edmonton AB T5Y 2B6 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

VJs Island Foods has been inspected 6 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since January 10, 2024. The most recent inspection, on August 27, 2026, recorded 5 infractions.

None of the 6 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 10 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: 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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 27, 2026. 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 11 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on August 27, 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?

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 11, 2024. For example: 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?

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 11, 2024. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 27, 2026. For example: Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe 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.

6 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
      • Many food items were found to be expired or past their best-before dates, with some of the expired items dating back to 2024.Several food cans were observed with dents along the seams.Several leaking food products noted.Many dusty/dirty and what appears to be old and/or undated food items were found.Please remove all damaged food items.Please remove all food items that have expired and are old or unclean.Aug 27/26 - Some items, including mango/chili pickles and coconut milk, were removed from the shelves during the inspection.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Section of baseboard near the meat slicer is missing.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Surfaces of ceiling tiles above meat slicer were detached. Please repair.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Freezers require cleaning on the inside - build-up of ice and debris noted.Cooler shelves require cleaning - debris/leaks noted.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Some shelves were observed to be sticky, dusty, and unclean. Please clean.Facility was disorganized. Please organize shelves and remove clutter and old food items.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
      • Many food items were found to be expired or past their best-before dates, with some of the expired items dating back to 2024.Several food cans were observed with dents along the seams.Several leaking food products noted.Many dusty/dirty and what appears to be old and/or undated food items were found.Please remove all damaged food items.Please remove all food items that have expired and are old or unclean.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Section of baseboard near the meat slicer is missing.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Surfaces of ceiling tiles above meat slicer were detached. Please repair.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Freezers require cleaning on the inside - build-up of ice and debris noted.Cooler shelves require cleaning - debris/leaks noted.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Some shelves were observed to be sticky, dusty, and unclean. Please clean.Facility was disorganized. Please organize shelves and remove clutter and old food items.
  3. Monitoring 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?
      • Section of baseboard near the meat slicer is missing.
  4. Demand Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Observed lots of food being stored directly on the floor.
    • 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?
      • Valid Food Handling Permit is not posted.
    • 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?
      • Food Handling Permit INVOICE has not been paid for.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Section of baseboard near the meat slicer is missing.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Observed lots of food being stored directly on the floor.
    • 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?
      • Food Handling Permit INVOICE has not been paid for.
    • 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?
      • Valid Food Handling Permit is not posted.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Section of baseboard near the meat slicer is missing.
  6. Risk Management Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Observed lots of food being stored directly on the floor.
    • 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?
      • Valid Food Handling Permit is not posted.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Section of baseboard near the meat slicer is missing.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Overall the facility is cluttered and disorganized. -Take out the garbage.-Remove broken or unnecessary equipment.-Organize shelves.-Pick stuff up off the floor.

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