180 - 10233 Elbow Drive SW · SOUTHWOOD
Yum Yum BBQ is in the SOUTHWOOD neighbourhood. SOUTHWOOD, Calgary has 51 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of April 20, 2026, there are 33 (65%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 5 times since March 11, 2025, with 4 passes and 1 closure on record.
A single‑use plastic glove was found stored inside a prepared sauce container located on one of the overhead shelves, with the wrist portion of the glove facing outward. The item was discarded at the time of inspection. The operator was educated on proper glove use, including discarding gloves after each use to prevent contamination.
Significant mouse droppings were observed on the floor in the back dry storage area. A few droppings were also noted on the lower shelves of the wooden counters in the front area., , The operator is maintaining manual pest control records; however, a licensed pest‑control professional must be contacted to provide service and follow up on any recommendations made. Ensure all droppings are safely removed, and thoroughly clean and sanitize all affected areas.
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.
Plastic cups were stored inside the storage counter on the lower shelves of the prep counter in the back kitchen. The operator was instructed to use a scoop with a handle and to ensure that the handle does not come into contact with the food items.
Shelves on one of the racks in the walk-in cooler had been cleaned. (outstanding violation corrected), , However, several wooden shelves in the dry storage area were made of unfinished, absorbent wood. These surfaces must be painted or resurfaced to ensure they are smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
Thermometers were not provided in two coolers., , Requirement:, Provide thermometers in the coolers.
Shelves of one rack located in walk in cooler were rusted trapping dirt., , Requirement:, Refinish the shelves to have smooth surface.
a) Food buildup on the interior surface of upright cooler located in the kitchen., , b) Dirt buildup on rusted shelves in walk in cooler., , Requirement:, Clean the above noted areas and equipment.
Thermometers were not provided in two coolers., , Requirement:, Provide thermometers in the coolers.
Operators were making food products with no potable water available. Water main break.
Shelves of one rack located in walk in cooler were rusted trapping dirt., , Requirement:, Refinish the shelves to have smooth surface.
a) Food buildup on the interior surface of upright cooler located in the kitchen., , b) Dirt buildup on rusted shelves in walk in cooler., , Requirement:, Clean the above noted areas and equipment.
Cleaning cloth was kept on counter after use in the kitchen., , Requirement: , Soak cleaning cloth in sanitizer solution in between use.
Staff rinsed hands at three compartments sink after handling raw chicken., , Requirement, Ensure that hands are washed using soap at hand washing sink.
Thermometers were not provided in two coolers., , Requirement:, Provide thermometers in the coolers.
Shelves of one rack located in walk in cooler were rusted trapping dirt., , Requirement:, Refinish the shelves to have smooth surface.
a) Food buildup on the interior surface of upright cooler located in the kitchen., , b) Dirt buildup on rusted shelves in walk in cooler., , Requirement:, Clean the above noted areas and equipment.