150 -5115 17 Avenue SE
Not in Compliance
8 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
June 15, 2026
No receipt available for the pre-packaged cookies and no label to indicate source of the cookies., , Only approved foods are allowed to be sold in the facility, and pre-packaged foods require a label to indicate the source.
June 15, 2026, inspection. , Cleaning cloths were left on the counter. , , Please provide a bucket of sanitizer to store the cleaning cloths in between use. , , , Existing violation - 2025-07-22, Wet cleaning cloth were observed hanging from the back door of the kitchen., - Ensure that the wet cleaning cloths are submerge in sanitizer solution between use.
Samosa in the hot holding unit was measured at 54.0 degrees C. , , Store all hot perishable foods at 60 degrees C. or higher.
June 15, 2026, inspection:, 1) No soap and paper towels at the front service area handwash sink. , , 2) Soap dispenser was not operational at the kitchen handwash sink. , , Ensure all handwash sinks are supplied with soap and paper towels in their dispensers., , , Existing violation - 2025-07-22, 1. The front hand sink station had no soap. , 2. The hand washing station by the 2 compartment sinks had no paper towels dispenser or soap., , Corrective Action, 1. Ensure that there is hand soap at all times., 2. Install hand towel dispenser and ensure to have hand soap available at all times.
1) Prayer mats were stored on top of food items in the back storage shelves. , , Provide a separate space for personal items. , , 2) Dried ingredients were stored with dishes and storage trays. , , Organize the storage shelves and store the dried ingredients separately. , , 3) Take-out and reusable utensils were stored in all directions. , , Store utensils in one direction so hands will only touch the handles., , 4) A container of used batter flour with clumps of flour was found in the dry storage shelf. , , Discard used batter flour at the end of each day and shift the clumps through the day.
1) Only preparation cooler in the kitchen was not operational and food debris build-up inside. , , Fix the preparation cooler. , , 2) Spice shakers were covered with food debris. , , Clean the shakers daily., , 3) Re-used single-use aluminum trays to bread fish and other meats. , , Discard single-use aluminum trays after using once.
June 15, 2026, Inspection:, Walk-in freezer condenser was leaking, ice build-up from the condenser to the floor. , , Fix the walk-in freezer. , , Existing violation 2025-07-22, Floors in the walk-in freezer have Ice buildup under the evaporator fan.
1) Food stains and grease build-up on the kitchen walls and door. , , Clean the walls and door., , 2) No cleaning schedule, , Provide a cleaning schedule., , 3) No charts of coolers, freezers, dishwasher and food surface sanitizer. , , Check and record temperatures of coolers, freezers and dishwasher and food surface sanitizer concentration.
Zam Zam Restaurant is in the FOREST LAWN INDUSTRIAL neighbourhood. FOREST LAWN INDUSTRIAL, Calgary has 71 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of July 6, 2026, there are 62 (87%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance or 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 5 times since November 13, 2024, with 1 in compliance, 3 not in compliance, and 1 closure on record.
8 violations
No receipt available for the pre-packaged cookies and no label to indicate source of the cookies., , Only approved foods are allowed to be sold in the facility, and pre-packaged foods require a label to indicate the source.
June 15, 2026, inspection. , Cleaning cloths were left on the counter. , , Please provide a bucket of sanitizer to store the cleaning cloths in between use. , , , Existing violation - 2025-07-22, Wet cleaning cloth were observed hanging from the back door of the kitchen., - Ensure that the wet cleaning cloths are submerge in sanitizer solution between use.
Samosa in the hot holding unit was measured at 54.0 degrees C. , , Store all hot perishable foods at 60 degrees C. or higher.
June 15, 2026, inspection:, 1) No soap and paper towels at the front service area handwash sink. , , 2) Soap dispenser was not operational at the kitchen handwash sink. , , Ensure all handwash sinks are supplied with soap and paper towels in their dispensers., , , Existing violation - 2025-07-22, 1. The front hand sink station had no soap. , 2. The hand washing station by the 2 compartment sinks had no paper towels dispenser or soap., , Corrective Action, 1. Ensure that there is hand soap at all times., 2. Install hand towel dispenser and ensure to have hand soap available at all times.
1) Prayer mats were stored on top of food items in the back storage shelves. , , Provide a separate space for personal items. , , 2) Dried ingredients were stored with dishes and storage trays. , , Organize the storage shelves and store the dried ingredients separately. , , 3) Take-out and reusable utensils were stored in all directions. , , Store utensils in one direction so hands will only touch the handles., , 4) A container of used batter flour with clumps of flour was found in the dry storage shelf. , , Discard used batter flour at the end of each day and shift the clumps through the day.
1) Only preparation cooler in the kitchen was not operational and food debris build-up inside. , , Fix the preparation cooler. , , 2) Spice shakers were covered with food debris. , , Clean the shakers daily., , 3) Re-used single-use aluminum trays to bread fish and other meats. , , Discard single-use aluminum trays after using once.
June 15, 2026, Inspection:, Walk-in freezer condenser was leaking, ice build-up from the condenser to the floor. , , Fix the walk-in freezer. , , Existing violation 2025-07-22, Floors in the walk-in freezer have Ice buildup under the evaporator fan.
1) Food stains and grease build-up on the kitchen walls and door. , , Clean the walls and door., , 2) No cleaning schedule, , Provide a cleaning schedule., , 3) No charts of coolers, freezers, dishwasher and food surface sanitizer. , , Check and record temperatures of coolers, freezers and dishwasher and food surface sanitizer concentration.
7 violations
Existing violation - 2025-07-22, Wet cleaning cloth were observed hanging from the back door of the kitchen., - Ensure that the wet cleaning cloths are submerge in sanitizer solution between use.
Existing violation - 2025-07-22, 1. The front hand sink station had no soap. , 2. The hand washing station by the 2 compartment sinks had no paper towels dispenser or soap., , Corrective Action, 1. Ensure that there is hand soap at all times., 2. Install hand towel dispenser and ensure to have hand soap available at all times.
1. Hand sinks by the entrance of the kitchen, was blocked off by boxes of cooking oil., 2. Hand sinks by the back of the kitchen, had utensils in the sink in a mesh container., During inspection the box of oil and the mesh container with utensils were removed from infront and in of the sink. , -Keep area clear and accessible at all times.
9 violations
Wet cleaning cloth were observed on the counter throughout the kitchen. , - Ensure that the wet cleaning cloths are submerge in sanitizer solution between use.
1. Hand sinks by the entrance of the kitchen, was blocked off by boxes of cooking oil., , 2. The front hand sink station had no soap. , , 3. The hand washing station by the 2 compartment sinks had no paper towels dispenser or soap., , Corrective Action, 1. Keep area clear and accessible at all times., 2. Ensure that there is hand soap at all times., 3. Install hand towel dispenser and ensure to have hand soap available at all times.
The hand washing station by the 2 compartment sinks had personal cups in the sink., During the inspection the operator removed the cups from the sink and placed them in the dirty dishes., - Ensure that the hand sink station is accessible at all time.
No violations
No violations
Existing violation - 2025-07-22, Baseboard are missing and/or started peeling off. , , Corrective Action , , Ensure that all baseboards are in good repair and re-glue.
In the walk-in fridge there was a pallet on the floor with food on top., During inspection the wooden pallet was discarded., - Have finish raw wood by paint and sealing the raw wood or remove the raw wood from the fridge.
Existing violation 2025-07-22, 1. Pots and pans are placed on the kitchen floor., , Corrective Action , 1. Have pots and pans organized and not left on the floor.
Existing violation 2025-07-22, 1. Floor in the kitchen area and in the walk-in fridge is dirty. , , 2. Floors in the walk-in freezer have Ice buildup under the evaporator fan. , , Corrective action, , 1-2 Ensure all area mentioned above is cleaned.
1. During inspection black garbage bags were observed covering resting dough on the center kitchen counter., 2. Personal cell phone was observed on the kitchen counter. , Corrective action, 1. It was removed during inspection. Ensure that all covers are food graded., 2. During inspection the staff removed the personal item. Have all personal items separated from kitchen prep counters.
Bag of onions were stored on the floor in walk-in storage., - Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
Permit was not posted, , During the inspection the operator posted the permit., - Ensure that the permit is visible and posted at all times. Operator sent a picture of the permit posted on the wall, via email.
1. In the walk-in fridge there was a pallet on the floor with food on top. , , 2. Baseboard are missing and/or started peeling off. , , Corrective Action , 1. Ensure to finish raw wood by paint and sealing the raw wood or remove the raw wood from the fridge., 2. Ensure that all baseboards are in good repair and re-glue.
1. Pots and pans are placed on the kitchen floor., , 2. The dough mixture equipment in the walk-in storage had food debris on it., , Corrective Action , 1.Have pots and pans organized and not left on the floor., 2. Ensure all equipment are cleaned and sanitized before storing it.
1. The facility did not maintain written cleaning schedule., , 2. Floor in the kitchen area and in the walk-in fridge is dirty. , , 3. Floors in the walk-in freezer have Ice buildup under the evaporator fan. , , 4. Ceiling tiles had dirt/grease build up., , 5. Walls by the server area in the kitchen has dirt/grease build up. , , 6. Lower walls in the kitchen area has grease buildup. , , Corrective action, 1. Prepare, implement, and maintain a detailed written daily/weekly/monthly sanitation program to facilitate the proper cleaning of all areas of the food establishment, including equipment, and structural surfaces. The sanitation program must include a list of all cleaning and sanitizing agents used within the food establishment. The sanitation program must be submitted to an Alberta Health Services Executive Officer for review., , 2-6 Ensure all area mentioned above is cleaned.