324 10 Street NW · SUNNYSIDE
May 8, 2026
Pass2) Paper towel dispenser was not available for service area sink. Staff may not go through the curtain to obtain paper towel., -Install a paper towel dispenser for the front handwashing sink
**Continuing violation**, Areas that require cleaning:, -Between cooking equipment, -Rack between fryers, -Curtain between front and back area
Wow Chicken is in the SUNNYSIDE neighbourhood. SUNNYSIDE, Calgary has 55 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of May 28, 2026, there are 35 (64%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 12 times since October 4, 2024, with 11 passes and 1 closure on record.
2) Paper towel dispenser was not available for service area sink. Staff may not go through the curtain to obtain paper towel., -Install a paper towel dispenser for the front handwashing sink
**Continuing violation**, Areas that require cleaning:, -Between cooking equipment, -Rack between fryers, -Curtain between front and back area
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.
Alberta records each visit as either a routine inspection (with any violations noted) or a closed order. If you see violations listed without a closed order, the operator was allowed to continue while addressing them. A closed order means the inspector required the kitchen to stop serving customers until the issues were corrected.
Surface sanitizer chlorine was strong enough to bleach out test strips., -Make chlorine sanitizer at 100 ppm (1/2 tsp bleach in 1L water), -Instructed staff to dilute during inspection
1) A bowl of cooked chicken was observed on the bottom rack of the shelf by the deep fryer at room temperature. Chicken was measured at 30C., -Maintain perishable foods <4C or >60C, -Staff discarded the chicken, , 2) Storage room fridge with beer and vegetables, fridge temperature was 11C and thermometer was broken., -Maintain fridge at 4C or below, -Replace the thermometer
Dishwasher had 0 chlorine in sanitizing cycle. Sanitizer concentrate and rinse aid bottles were empty., -Ensure dishwasher is sanitizing, -Spoke to operator on phone, he will bring sanitizer concentrate and chlorine test strips this afternoon (confirmed by photos on same day)
1) Hot water at handwashing sink was turned off., -Ensure hot and cold running water are available for handwashing, , 2) Paper towel dispenser was not available for service area sink. Staff may not go through the curtain to obtain paper towel., -Install a paper towel dispenser for the front handwashing sink
Areas that require cleaning:, -Hard-to-reach areas around the edges of the kitchen, -Nook behind the dishwasher and grease trap, -Between cooking equipment, -Rack between fryers, -Curtain between front and back area
Droppings were observed i the premise on the floor near the back exit door. , , *Clean up droppings and ensure pest monitoring onsite is enhanced.
Equipment in the facility had grease, soil, and food debris accumulation., , Clean equipment in the facility and ensure regular cleaning.
Floors in hard to reach areas throughout the facility had grease, soil, and food debris accumulation. , , Clean floors in hard to reach areas and ensure these area are cleaned on a regular basis.
Equipment in the facility had grease, soil, and food debris accumulation., , Clean equipment in the facility and ensure regular cleaning.
Floors in hard to reach areas throughout the facility had grease, soil, and food debris accumulation. , , Clean floors in hard to reach areas and ensure these area are cleaned on a regular basis.
There is a large visible gap underneath the back exit door. A wood plank was installed to cover the bottom. , , The wood plank is insufficient to prevent the entry of pests. Repair the weatherstripping and ensure there is no visible sunlight coming through.
Equipment in the facility had grease, soil, and food debris accumulation., , Clean equipment in the facility and ensure regular cleaning.
Floors in hard to reach areas throughout the facility had grease, soil, and food debris accumulation. , , Clean floors in hard to reach areas and ensure these area are cleaned on a regular basis.
- A few glue boards that the operator had purchased themselves were found under the upright cooler on the north side of the kitchen. The operator said those had been placed there about a year ago. No other pest monitoring devices were observed in the facility. , - Pest control reports were not available for review., , Implement a pest monitoring program for the facility. Pest monitoring inspections must take place at least once a month. All records related to pest monitoring and control must be easily accessible and provided to a Public Health Inspector upon request.
Droppings observed near the back exit door and by the ice machine in the front service area. Observed mice activity as the cardboard was chewed on. , , Remove the droppings and the cardboard and clean and sanitize the affected area.
Equipment in the facility had grease, soil, and food debris accumulation., , Clean equipment in the facility and ensure regular cleaning.
Floors in hard to reach areas throughout the facility had grease, soil, and food debris accumulation. , , Clean floors in hard to reach areas and ensure these area are cleaned on a regular basis.
Walls in hard to reach areas throughout the facility had grease, soil, and food debris accumulation. , , Clean walls in hard to reach areas and ensure these area are cleaned on a regular basis.
The deep-fried chickens were stored at room temperature. The surface temperature and the internal temperature were around 21C. Roughly 50 pieces of deep-fried chickens were discarded., , Obtain a hot holding unit that is capable of holding foods over 60C or ensure the deep-fried chickens are rapidly cooled within an hour and store in the cooler at or below 4C.
- A few glue boards that the operator had purchased themselves were found under the upright cooler on the north side of the kitchen. The operator said those had been placed there about a year ago. No other pest monitoring devices were observed in the facility. , - Pest control reports were not available for review., , Implement a pest monitoring program for the facility. Pest monitoring inspections must take place at least once a month. All records related to pest monitoring and control must be easily accessible and provided to a Public Health Inspector upon request.
1. There was a mouse found in the trap underneath the cooler. , , The facility must be free from pests to ensure food is handled in a safe and sanitary manner. , , Carefully remove the mouse from the trap and clean and sanitize the area. , , 2. Droppings observed near the back exit door and by the ice machine in the front service area. Observed mice activity as the cardboard was chewed on. , , Remove the droppings and the cardboard and clean and sanitize the affected area.
There was a leak at the faucet of the two compartment sink., , Have the leak at the faucet of the two compartment sink repaired.
A salad spinner was repaired with glue and duct tape., , Discard damaged utensils.
Equipment in the facility had grease, soil, and food debris accumulation., , Clean equipment in the facility and ensure regular cleaning.
Floors in hard to reach areas throughout the facility had grease, soil, and food debris accumulation. , , Clean floors in hard to reach areas and ensure these area are cleaned on a regular basis.
walls in hard to reach areas throughout the facility had grease, soil, and food debris accumulation. , , Clean walls in hard to reach areas and ensure these area are cleaned on a regular basis.
The deep-fried chickens were stored at room temperature. The surface temperature and the internal temperature were around 21C. Roughly 50 pieces of deep-fried chickens were discarded., , Obtain a hot holding unit that is capable of holding foods over 60C or ensure the deep-fried chickens are rapidly cooled within an hour and store in the cooler at or below 4C.
- A few glue boards that the operator had purchased themselves were found under the upright cooler on the north side of the kitchen. The operator said those had been placed there about a year ago. No other pest monitoring devices were observed in the facility. , - Pest control reports were not available for review., , Implement a pest monitoring program for the facility. Pest monitoring inspections must take place at least once a month. All records related to pest monitoring and control must be easily accessible and provided to a Public Health Inspector upon request.
There was a leak at the faucet of the two compartment sink., , Have the leak at the faucet of the two compartment sink repaired.
A salad spinner was repaired with glue and duct tape., , Discard damaged utensils.
Equipment in the facility had grease, soil, and food debris accumulation., , Clean equipment in the facility and ensure regular cleaning.
Floors in hard to reach areas throughout the facility had grease, soil, and food debris accumulation. , , Clean floors in hard to reach areas and ensure these area are cleaned on a regular basis.
walls in hard to reach areas throughout the facility had grease, soil, and food debris accumulation. , , Clean walls in hard to reach areas and ensure these area are cleaned on a regular basis.
A used single-use glove was observed in an insert at the chicken battering station., , Once taken off, discard gloves. Do not save gloves for future use.
- The spray bottle in the kitchen used for sanitizing food contact surfaces had a chlorine solution that measured about 1000 ppm. , - The sanitizer spray bottle was unlabeled., , - Bleach water used for sanitizing food contact surfaces must be maintained between 100 to 200 ppm. , - All chemical bottles must be labeled to help prevent accidental misuse.
The concentration of residual chlorine at the dish level during the sanitize cycle for the dishwasher was initially undetectable. An unlabeled bottle of solution was hooked up to the sanitizer line for the dishwasher., , Sanitizer bottle was changed during inspection, then residual concentration of chlorine measured 100 ppm.
A bag of fries was observed in the basin of the kitchen hand wash sink., , Food must never be put into hand wash sinks.
There was no soap dispenser at the kitchen hand wash sink., , Install a soap dispenser at the kitchen hand wash sink.
There was no hot water available at the kitchen hand wash sink., , Have the hand wash sink repaired to restore hot water.
- A few glue boards that the operator had purchased themselves were found under the upright cooler on the north side of the kitchen. The operator said those had been placed there about a year ago. No other pest monitoring devices were observed in the facility. , - Pest control reports were not available for review., , Implement a pest monitoring program for the facility. Pest monitoring inspections must take place at least once a month. All records related to pest monitoring and control must be easily accessible and provided to a Public Health Inspector upon request.
There was a leak at the faucet of the two compartment sink., , Have the leak at the faucet of the two compartment sink repaired.
A salad spinner was repaired with glue and duct tape., , Discard damaged utensils.
Equipment in the facility had grease, soil, and food debris accumulation., , Clean equipment in the facility and ensure regular cleaning.
Floors in hard to reach areas throughout the facility had grease, soil, and food debris accumulation. , , Clean floors in hard to reach areas and ensure these area are cleaned on a regular basis.
walls in hard to reach areas throughout the facility had grease, soil, and food debris accumulation. , , Clean walls in hard to reach areas and ensure these area are cleaned on a regular basis.
Sanitizer solution was not prepared., , Ensure 100ppm chlorine sanitizer solution is prepared prior to food handling.
The low temperature mechanical dishwasher was not dispensing the chlorine sanitizer., , Repair immediately.
Chlorine sanitizer test strips were not available on site.
Sanitizer solution was not prepared., , Ensure 100ppm chlorine sanitizer solution is prepared prior to food handling.
The low temperature mechanical dishwasher was not dispensing the chlorine sanitizer., , Repair immediately.
Chlorine sanitizer test strips were not available on site.