AHS closes Hindu temple kitchen for over a dozen food safety infractions

A Hindu temple kitchen on 39 Avenue NW in Edmonton, after it was closed by Alberta Health Services. (Matt Battochio, CityNews)

Posted September 8, 2026 5:25 pm.

Alberta Health Services says a Hindu temple kitchen was shut down on August 28 for several breaches of the Public Health Act.

AHS listed over a dozen concerns, which included various things from mouse droppings to improper dishwashing practices.

With the closure, the owner was ordered to immediately close the premises and to undertake several mandates, which include discarding contaminated food products, ensuring staff have proper training, and several other food health-related measures.

The kitchen will remain closed until the listed measures are completed to the satisfaction of an Executive Officer of Alberta Health Services.

For more on the closure, click here.

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