Alberta Health Services shuts down Hindu temple kitchen over dozen food safety violations
Bhartiya Cultural Society of Alberta's kitchen in south Edmonton closed August 28. Infractions included mouse droppings and improper dishwashing.
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Alberta Health Services temporarily closed the kitchen at Bhartiya Cultural Society of Alberta, a Hindu temple located in south Edmonton, following a public health inspection on August 28.
The closure was issued due to breaches of the Public Health Act. AHS identified over a dozen infractions at the facility, including mouse droppings and improper dishwashing practices.
The temple provides free vegetarian meals as part of its community and charitable activities. The kitchen closure disrupts this service.
Under the closure order, the owner was required to immediately close the premises, discard contaminated food products, ensure staff receive proper training, and undertake several other food health-related measures.
The kitchen will remain closed until all listed measures are completed to the satisfaction of an Executive Officer of Alberta Health Services. The organisation has not publicly stated a timeline for reopening or provided details on the specific steps required to bring the facility back into compliance.
What is the complete list of infractions beyond mouse droppings and improper dishwashing?
What is the timeline for when the kitchen can reopen after completing required measures?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
What violations did Alberta Health Services find at Bhartiya Cultural Society of Alberta?
Alberta Health Services identified over a dozen infractions at the Hindu temple's kitchen in south Edmonton, including mouse droppings and improper dishwashing practices.
When was the kitchen closed?
The kitchen at Bhartiya Cultural Society of Alberta was closed on August 28, 2026, following a public health inspection.
What service does the closure disrupt?
Bhartiya Cultural Society of Alberta provides free vegetarian meals to the community as part of its charitable activities, and the kitchen closure disrupts this service.
