B - 312 Centre Street SE
Not in Compliance
2 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
September 4, 2025
Not in ComplianceMop sink less than 10 ft. away from a food preparation table., , Mop sinks must be located at least 10 feet (3 m) away from a food preparation or storage area, unless the mop sink is located in a separate room or closet. , , Please enclose the mop sink to prevent contamination of food preparation areas.
Upright freezer in the back area is caked in ice., -Defrost and clean
Hi-Tea is in the CHINATOWN neighbourhood. CHINATOWN, Calgary has 147 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of June 8, 2026, there are 82 (56%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance or Closed.
This restaurant has been inspected 3 times since June 27, 2024, with 0 in compliance, 3 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
2 violations
Mop sink less than 10 ft. away from a food preparation table., , Mop sinks must be located at least 10 feet (3 m) away from a food preparation or storage area, unless the mop sink is located in a separate room or closet. , , Please enclose the mop sink to prevent contamination of food preparation areas.
Upright freezer in the back area is caked in ice., -Defrost and clean
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.
Tokachi Japanese Restaurant
CHINATOWN
8 violations
Chlorine sanitizer bottles had 0 ppm., -Ensure chlorine sanitizer is made regularly. 1/2 tsp bleach in 1L water, -Operator made this during inspection, -Remove quat disinfectants as they require a rinse step
Mop sink less than 10 ft. away from a food preparation table., , Mop sinks must be located at least 10 feet (3 m) away from a food preparation or storage area, unless the mop sink is located in a separate room or closet. , , Please enclose the mop sink to prevent contamination of food preparation areas.
Tapioca pearls were being hot held at room temperature. , , Once hydrated tapioca pearls are considered a perishable product and must be kept under temperature control (below 4C or above 60C). , , You may also submit a time as a public health control application if you wish to hold the tapioca pearls at a temperature between 4C and 60C for short period of time (4 hours of less). This application must be reviewed and approved by AHS-EPH prior to this activity being allowed.
Back area handwashing sink basin had equipment in it, preventing its use., -Do not obstruct handwashing sink
Open can of evaporated milk stored in fridge., -Ensure canned food products are decanted after opening
Upright freezer in the back area is caked in ice., -Defrost and clean
The kitchen is cluttered and disorganized. , , Please organize the kitchen and remove any items not associated with food handling.
1) Bubble waffle debris box is made of cardboard and grimy., -Remove all cardboard from food handling area, , 2) Ventilation canopy is very dusty., -Clean, , 3) Under the deep fryer is lots of oil-soaked newspaper., -Remove the newspaper and clean the tray
5 violations
Mop sink less than 10 ft. away from a food preparation table., , Mop sinks must be located at least 10 feet (3 m) away from a food preparation or storage area, unless the mop sink is located in a separate room or closet. , , Please enclose the mop sink to prevent contamination of food preparation areas.
Tapioca pearls were being hot held at room temperature. , , Once hydrated tapioca pearls are considered a perishable product and must be kept under temperature control (below 4C or above 60C). , , You may also submit a time as a public health control application if you wish to hold the tapioca pearls at a temperature between 4C and 60C for short period of time (4 hours of less). This application must be reviewed and approved by AHS-EPH prior to this activity being allowed.
There was no paper towel in the staff washroom. , , Please re-stock the washroom with paper towel and ensure all hand sinks are always stocked with paper towel, liquid hand soap, and running hot/cold water.
The facilities chlorine test strips expired in May of 2015. , , Please obtain new chlorine test strips to accurately test and verify the concentration of the sanitizer solutions.
The kitchen is cluttered and disorganized. , , Please organize the kitchen and remove any items not associated with food handling.