150 -5115 17 Avenue SE · FOREST LAWN INDUSTRIAL
August 13, 2025
PassExisting 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.
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.
Zam Zam Restaurant is in the FOREST LAWN INDUSTRIAL neighbourhood. FOREST LAWN INDUSTRIAL, Calgary has 68 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of April 21, 2026, there are 49 (72%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 4 times since November 13, 2024, with 3 passes and 1 closure on record.
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.
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.
FOREST LAWN INDUSTRIAL
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.
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.
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.
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.