CalgaryDOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE
901 6 Avenue SW
Not in Compliance
2 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
March 25, 2026
*Continual outstanding violation - March 17th, 2026*, - Pest control record were not available and tin cat traps did not have any monitoring glue boards inside of them. , , Please add monitoring glue boards to each trap and complete monthly pest control records. The checklist will again be emailed to operators along with this report. , , **Outstanding Violation**, - Will send pest control checklist for operator. , , Pest control reports were not available on-site. , , *Monitoring device stickers were present throughout the facility., , **Please ensure to maintain the record of pest monitoring.
March 25th, 2026: Staff have enrolled in the food safety course. Please email undersigned PHI copies of the certificates once the course has been completed. , , Food handlers lack food safety knowledge. Staff were unable to properly answer the correct sushi pH, chlorine-sanitizer concentration, and how to manually dishwash. , , Please have food handlers retake the food safety course.
A Wish Cake & Cafe / Kyoku is in the DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE neighbourhood. DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE, Calgary has 686 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of August 20, 2026, there are 478 (70%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance and 1 (0%) Closed.
This record comes from Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health, which inspects food premises across Alberta. Inspectors record any violations of applicable health regulations on each visit. The result above is the most recent inspection on file.
In Compliance means no violations were outstanding at that visit. Not in Compliance means one or more violations were found that weren't corrected on site. Closed means the inspector ordered the premises to stop serving customers until the issues were corrected.
This restaurant has been inspected 7 times since December 1, 2023, with 0 in compliance, 7 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
2 violations
*Continual outstanding violation - March 17th, 2026*, - Pest control record were not available and tin cat traps did not have any monitoring glue boards inside of them. , , Please add monitoring glue boards to each trap and complete monthly pest control records. The checklist will again be emailed to operators along with this report. , , **Outstanding Violation**, - Will send pest control checklist for operator. , , Pest control reports were not available on-site. , , *Monitoring device stickers were present throughout the facility., , **Please ensure to maintain the record of pest monitoring.
March 25th, 2026: Staff have enrolled in the food safety course. Please email undersigned PHI copies of the certificates once the course has been completed. , , Food handlers lack food safety knowledge. Staff were unable to properly answer the correct sushi pH, chlorine-sanitizer concentration, and how to manually dishwash. , , Please have food handlers retake the food safety course.
10 violations
The chlorine-base surface sanitizer solution was tested and 10ppm was detected. This is too weak and does not sanitize properly. A chlorine-based surface sanitizer solution must be mixed to 100ppm to be an effective sanitizer. , , The solution was remixed and tested to be 100ppm at the time of the inspection.
Food handlers were unable to explain how to properly manually wash dishes. , , Proper manual dishwashing procedures were explained at the time of the inspection. , , Proper manual dishwashing procedures are as follows:, - Wash in warm soapy water , - Rinse in clean warm water , - Sanitize in a 100ppm chlorine solution for 2 min , - Air dry
The hand-washing sink located near the entrance of the kitchen was being used for food prep as food debris was observed in the basin and a colander was sitting in the sink. , , This sink is to be used for hand washing only. , , Please use the designated 1-comp prep sink for all food preparation.
1 violation
**Outstanding Violation**, - Will send pest control checklist for operator. , , Pest control reports were not available on-site. , , *Monitoring device stickers were present throughout the facility., , **Please ensure to maintain the record of pest monitoring.
6 violations
Personal items (phones, coffee, cups, etc.) are stored in the kitchen on food prep tables or other work surfaces., - Find a designated area for personal items to be stored., - Operator removed all items at time of inspection.
Many food products in boxes or containers were stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer., - Get all food products off the floor at least 6 inches.
**Outstanding Violation**, - Will send pest control checklist for operator. , , Pest control reports were not available on-site. , , *Monitoring device stickers were present throughout the facility., , **Please ensure to maintain the record of pest monitoring.
8 violations
pH for Sushi Rice is not being monitored or recorded. Ensure to purchase the pH test strips and maintain food safety logs for Sushi rice.
Staff stated that cooked tapioca pearls are stored at room temperature for more than 5 hours., , *Staff discarded the cooked tapioca pearls and will store it in the hot holding units., , Cooked tapioca pearls are a PERISHABLE food and must be stored either hot (60 degrees Celsius or higher) or cold (4 degrees Celsius or lower).
Some dirty dishes were stored in the hand sink in the front portion of the facility. , , Dishes were removed at the time of the inspection. , , Please do not store anything in the hand sinks to allow for unobstructed access to the hand sink for hand washing.
2 violations
The facilities expired food handling permit was posted. , , Please print and post a copy of your valid 2023 food handling permit in a location that is visible to the public.
The wall of the Island facing the curtains had a build-up of grime and debris. , , Please clean the indicated area. , ,
9 violations
A sanitizer bucket was stored in the hand sink in the bakery portion of the facility. , , The bucket was removed at the time of the inspection. , , Please do not store anything in the hand sinks to allow for unobstructed access to the hand sink for hand washing.
1) The paper towel dispenser was not functional at the hand sink in the back bakery. , , Please ensure the paper towel dispenser is functional such that paper towel can be accessed. , , 2) No paper towel was available at the back hand sink. , , Please ensure all hand sinks are stocked with paper towel. , , 3) The paper towel dispenser for the washrooms was not functional and a roll of paper towel was left sitting on the top of the toilet. , , Please ensure the paper towel dispenser is working such that paper towel can be accessed. As well do not store paper towel on top of the toilet to prevent contamination of the paper towel. , , *** All hand sinks must to be stocked with paper towel in a proper paper towel dispenser, liquid hand soap, and hot/cold running water to allow for proper hand washing by food handlers.
1) The hand-washing sink located closest to the entrance to the kitchen was not stocked with liquid hand soap at the time of the inspection. , , Liquid hand soap was restocked by staff at the time of the inspection. , , 2) The paper towels for the hand-washing sink in the bakery were not stored in a proper dispenser. , , Please ensure all paper towels are stored in a proper dispenser to help protect the paper towels from contamination., , 3) Paper towel in the washroom was being stored on the back of the toilet. , , Please do not store paper towel on the toilet and instead store it in a proper dispenser to protect from contamination.
*Continual outstanding violation - March 17th, 2026*, - Pest control record were not available and tin cat traps did not have any monitoring glue boards inside of them. , , Please add monitoring glue boards to each trap and complete monthly pest control records. The checklist will again be emailed to operators along with this report. , , **Outstanding Violation**, - Will send pest control checklist for operator. , , Pest control reports were not available on-site. , , *Monitoring device stickers were present throughout the facility., , **Please ensure to maintain the record of pest monitoring.
The facilities expired food handling permit was posted. , , Please print and post a copy of the valid food handling permit in a location that is visible to the public.
Food handlers lack food safety knowledge. Staff were unable to properly answer the correct sushi pH, chlorine-sanitizer concentration, and how to manually dishwash. , , Please have food handlers retake the food safety course.
A table-top residential deep fryer was observed on a prep table next to the three-compartment sink. The fryer was not under any mechanical ventilation or fire suppression., , Please discontinue the use of the fryer as the grease laden vapours are not being removed and it poses a fire risk.
The table-top can opener has a significant amount of grime and debris on it. , , Please clean and sanitize the can opener and keep it in a clean and sanitary state hereafter.
The ice machine has a build-up of mold along the top edge., , Please remove all the ice, clean and sanitize the ice machine, and add it to a regular cleaning schedule.
Cabinet doors and shelves at front of house near both hand wash sinks is raw wood. , - Seal the wood and ensure the material is smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
Knife was stored between wall and table at main prep table at back of house., - Please refrain from storing utensils and/or equipment in areas that are not frequently cleaned. Utilize the magnetic knife holder for the knives., - Operator removed knife at time of inspection.
Cleaning needed under the stainless-steel table to the left of the oven., - Please clean this area and ensure regular cleaning is done.
Paper towel was not stored beside hand sinks. , , Please ensure all hand sinks are stocked with paper towel. , *** All hand sinks must to be stocked with paper towel in a proper paper towel dispenser, liquid hand soap, and hot/cold running water to allow for proper hand washing by food handlers.
Observed scoops stored in the bulk containers, and handles were in contact with the dry ingredients. Staff removed the scoops and sent to dish for washing. , *Please ensure bulk dry ingredients scoops are stored in one of the following manners:, 1) Outside the bulk container in a separate container., 2) Inside the container with the handle facing up and not touching the ingredients., 3) Use clean scoop each time.
Pest control reports were not available on-site. , , *Monitoring device stickers were present throughout the facility., , **Please ensure to maintain the record of pest monitoring.
Not observed on 08/NOV/2024, The wall of the Island facing the curtains had a build-up of grime and debris. , , Please clean the indicated area.
- The display cooler beside the handwashing sink was found to be non-functional. At the time of the inspection, no perishable food items were stored in it. Staff reported that the cooler stopped working on the morning of the inspection and that a mechanic has been notified., , *Please repair the cooler and ensure it is capable of maintaining a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or lower."
One dead cockroach was observed on a monitoring glue board under the hand sink in the back kitchen. The glue board was dated from 2021. , , Please ensure there is an active monthly pest control program in place to monitor for pest activity and abate an issue if it emerges.
Pest control reports were not available on-site. , , As well Orkin monitoring device stickers were present throughout the facility but a very limited number of traps/monitoring devices were observed. , , Please ensure an active monthly pest control program is in place and pest control records are available for review.
The facilities expired food handling permit was posted. , , Please print and post a copy of your valid 2023 food handling permit in a location that is visible to the public.
1) The faucet at the back hand sink was loose. , , Please secure the faucet to the counter and seal to prevent moisture being trapped and subsequent mold growth. , , 2) There was a leak at the faucet for the three-compartment dishwashing sink. , , Please repair the leak. , , 3) There was a leak at the faucet for the one-compartment sink next to the hand sink in the back bakery. , , Please repair the leak.
1) The ice bin scoop was stored inside the ice bin at the time of the inspection. , , Please do not store the ice scoop in the ice bin. Store the scoop outside of the bin in a safe and sanitary manner. , , 2) The bulk scoops for both the flour and sugar bulk bins were stored inside the bin with the handles in direct contact with the food item. , , Please store the scoops in a manner that prevents food handlers from coming in direct contact with the bulk food item.
1) The cooler under the bubble tea cup sealing machine had a build-up or syrup, food debris, and grime. , , Please clean the inside and the outside of the cooler. , , 2) The wall of the Island facing the curtains had a build-up of grime and debris. , , Please clean the indicated area. , , 3) The yellow curtains separating the front and back portion of the kitchen were dirty. , , Please launder the curtains and add them to a routine cleaning schedule.
The back storage room was very cluttered and disorganized rendering the room hard to clean and monitor for pest activity. , , Please organize and clean the back storage room. Remove any equipment/ belongings that are not required for the facilities operation.