6920 128 Avenue NW
In Compliance
No violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
Balwin Villa - Kitchen is in the BALWIN neighbourhood. BALWIN, Edmonton has 30 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of July 13, 2026, there are 25 (83%) 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 8 times since January 11, 2024, with 1 in compliance, 7 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
No violations
1 violation
*Continue to treat for cockroaches/mice and other pest until they are eradicated. Continue to improve the cleanliness of the building and all food areas as it will assist in pest control. Continue to implement all the professional pest control company recommendations., , Sept 25/25-, *One cockroach was noted on a sticky trap in the hallway., *Add staff locker area outside kitchen to routine pest inspection and treat as needed., , Oct 23/25- Pest control reported cockroaches around lockers. Continue to treat for pests.
5 violations
*Staff personal lunch bag and water bottle was stored on a table outside kitchen, Area is used for to store the Suzy Q steam carts and other items for the servery(stagging area). Relocate to designate staff locker area. , , *Staff water bottles noted in kitchen. Designate and label an area in the kitchen for staff beverages to prevent cross contamination.
*Continue to treat for cockroaches/mice and other pest until they are eradicated. Continue to improve the cleanliness of the building and all food areas as it will assist in pest control. Continue to implement all the professional pest control company recommendations., , Sept 25/25-, *One cockroach was noted on a sticky trap in the hallway., *Add staff locker area outside kitchen to routine pest inspection and treat as needed.
*The ceiling tiles next to cookline, no longer smooth or easy to clean (finished removed). Replace. Ensure the ceiling is in a good state of repair to facilitate the easy cleaning. , , *A light fixture above the front food preparation area had burnt out light bulb. Replace and ensure adequate lighting is available for preparation and cleaning
1 violation
*Continue to treat for cockroaches/mice and other pest until they are eradicated. Continue to improve the cleanliness of the building and all food areas as it will assist in pest control. Continue to implement all the professional pest control company recommendations.
6 violations
*Newly dispensed Quat based sanitizer was not reaching proper concentration (tested <200ppm). Staff was not dispensing the sanitizer correctly. Ensure sanitizer concentration is maintained at adequate concentration, review dispensing process with staff. Corrected on site: staff members assisted and review with staff member how to properly dispense sanitizer. Sanitizer concentration was adequate when sanitizer was discarded and refilled.
*Staff was discarding old sanitizer in the hand sink located by the dishwashing. Stop this practice, ensure hand sink is kept clean for hand washing only. Only discard chemicals in a proper sink. Corrected on site: PHI stopped staff and discussed hand sink requirements.
: bag relocated.
7 violations
Scoops observed stored directly in bulk food item and touching food product(s). Removed during inspection.
Dishwasher verified at 64 C at the plate/dish level with two calibrated thermometers. Dishwasher is not achieving sanitizing temperature. Immediately contact service person for repair and switch to manual sanitizing all dishes and equipment after washing.
Continue to treat for cockroaches until they are eradicated. Continue to improve the cleanliness of the kitchen as it will assist in pest control. Continue to implement all the professional pest control company recommendations.
7 violations
Observed uncovered items in walk-in cooler. Food products covered during inspection.
Walk-in cooler temperatures verified between 2 C to 6 C. Ensure walk-in cooler can maintain a temperature of 4.0 C or colder in all areas. Gauge on unit indicates 47 F., , Install thermometer in walk-in cooler (warmest area). -completed. , , March 28, 2024 - , Walk-in cooler verified at 6C product temperature. Cold storage unit is not maintaining a temperature of 4.0 C or colder. Adjust or repair cooler immediately. If cooler cannot maintain a temperature of 4.0 C or colder, cease use of unit and replace. , -Thermometer observed in walk-in cooler.
Continue to treat for cockroaches until they are eradicated. Continue to improve the cleanliness of the kitchen as it will assist in pest control. Continue to implement all the professional pest control company recommendations.
9 violations
Observed raw ground beef stored above pork. Ensure ground beef is stored below fish and pork. Ground beef moved below pork during inspection.
Walk-in cooler temperatures verified between 2 C to 6 C. Ensure walk-in cooler can maintain a temperature of 4.0 C or colder in all areas. Gauge on unit indicates 47 F., , Install thermometer in walk-in cooler (warmest area).
Continue to treat for cockroaches until they are eradicated. Continue to improve the cleanliness of the kitchen as it will assist in pest control. Continue to implement all the professional pest control company recommendations.
*Debris was found in soup lades hanging by the front storage area, beside cardboard and recycle. Place lades in dishwashing and relocate ladles away from garbage. , , *Black metal utensil storage unit was sticky and had a film on it, clean storage unit., , *Single use containers and lids were improperly stored in the separate storage room.
*Cleaning is required for the following areas due to the build up of debris, grime, dust or mould like substance:, -hard to reach area under worktables and equipment throughout the kitchen, around the grease trap (debris, grime), -walk in cooler walls (mould), -metal shelving in walk in cooler(mould), -juice nozzles and area under the nozzles of the juice machine (debris and dust), -two black fans in the dishwashing area(dust), -Vents and light fixtures throughout the kitchen (dust)., , *There was ice buildup on the curtains and the floor of the walk in freezer. Clean and ensure freezer is working properly.
*Continue to treat for cockroaches/mice and other pest until they are eradicated. Continue to improve the cleanliness of the building and all food areas as it will assist in pest control. Continue to implement all the professional pest control company recommendations.
*Ice scoop was found improperly stored; scoop was sitting on top of a dry ingredient container. Ensure scoop is stored in a clean manner and is protected from contamination. Discussed storage options such in a clean container outside ice machine or if stored inside the machine, ensure handle does not contact the bulk ice., , *Build up of dust was found on two black fans located at the dishwashing area. One was sitting on the floor by the 3 compartment sinks and the other was at the end of dishwashing table. Clean fans and add task to routine cleaning schedule.
*Food debris found in clean equipment and utensil storage containers stored under a back area prep table. Place storage containers into dishwashing and add to routine cleaning schedule. Corrected on site: Staff placed all dirty equipment, utensils and containers into dishwashing.
Faucet at prep sink is not in good repair/leaking. Repair or replace and ensure it is in good working order.
Puddles of water observed on the floor in the following areas: against wall under the 3 compartment sink, under the dishwasher, and around the dishwasher & garburator. Repair or replace plumbing, ensure that plumbing is maintained in good repair and free of leaks. Ensure leaks/puddles are removed to prevent standing water.
Buildup of grime and dirt still present in some hard to reach areas. More cleaning required around/behind grease traps and area under food preparation area/snack preparation area., , March 28, 2024 - , Observed food debris, grease, and other build up throughout the kitchen including: debris, dust and grease build up under equipment, in corners, under shelves, around base of cookline/foam area., Staff indicated that third party contractor Ultra Shine will be contacted to do a deep cleaning of the kitchen. , , July 19, 2024-, Observed build up under equipment, hard to reach areas (ie. around floor bolts in walk-in cooler), fans, butcher block/wood prep table is sticky., Observed black build up on silicon around dishwasher/rinse sink. Remove, clean, and replace seal/silicon.
Observed excess debris/dust and grease build up on ventilation canopy. Ensure ventilation canopy and vents are regularly cleaned. , , Observed debris build up around orange spray foam at the bottom of the cookline (corner between floor and stainless steel). Ensure area remains clean and free of debris build up. Reviewed recommendation to reduce ridges and corners to allow for easier cleaning or including procedure for thorough cleaning. , , Observed dust/debris build in the walk in cooler. Ensure walk in cooler including cover to fans are cleaned. , , March 27, 2024 - , Observed grease build up on the ventilation canopy and floor behind the charbroiler. Reviewed grease should not build up on floor, and the ventilation filters and interior of the ventilation canopy require more frequently cleaning. , Staff indicated that third party contractor Ultra Shine will be contacted to do a deep cleaning of the kitchen. , , July 19, 2024-, Grease and debris/dust build up observed on ventilation canopy and filters. Filters and canopy require more frequent cleaning to remove grease and debris.
Puddles of water observed on the floor in the following areas: against wall under the 3 compartment sink, under the dishwasher, and around the dishwasher & garburator. Repair or replace plumbing, ensure that plumbing is maintained in good repair and free of leaks. Ensure leaks/puddles are removed to prevent standing water.
Observed cambros container that was cracked and no longer in good repair. Container removed during inspection. Ensure that equipment and containers are removed from service if they are not in good repair and working condition.
Buildup of grime and dirt still present in some hard to reach areas. More cleaning required around/behind grease traps and area under food preparation area/snack preparation area., , March 28, 2024 - , Observed food debris, grease, and other build up throughout the kitchen including: debris, dust and grease build up under equipment, in corners, under shelves, around base of cookline/foam area., Staff indicated that third party contractor Ultra Shine will be contacted to do a deep cleaning of the kitchen. ,
Observed excess debris/dust and grease build up on ventilation canopy. Ensure ventilation canopy and vents are regularly cleaned. , , Observed debris build up around orange spray foam at the bottom of the cookline (corner between floor and stainless steel). Ensure area remains clean and free of debris build up. Reviewed recommendation to reduce ridges and corners to allow for easier cleaning or including procedure for thorough cleaning. , , Observed dust/debris build in the walk in cooler. Ensure walk in cooler including cover to fans are cleaned. , , March 27, 2024 - , Observed grease build up on the ventilation canopy and floor behind the charbroiler. Reviewed grease should not build up on floor, and the ventilation filters and interior of the ventilation canopy require more frequently cleaning. , Staff indicated that third party contractor Ultra Shine will be contacted to do a deep cleaning of the kitchen.
Left side of oven is falling/not secured. Reviewed public health rationale for oven to be in good repair including proper & safe operation and harborage of cockroaches. , , Cover(s) for fans in walk-in cooler are broken. Walk-in cooler fans are at head height. Damaged cover poses safety risk and is no longer easy to clean. Replace broken fan covers.
Lifting or damaged flooring around drains, gaps or lifting flooring at seams, drilled holes in wall/RFP, gap between cookline backsplash & floor are not sealed. Ensure access and harborage points are sealed.
Puddles of water observed on the floor in the following areas: against wall under the 3 compartment sink, under the dishwasher, and around the dishwasher & garburator. Repair or replace plumbing, ensure that plumbing is maintained in good repair and free of leaks. Ensure leaks/puddles are removed to prevent standing water.
Observed cracked/damaged cambro lid. Lid replaced during inspection. Ensure equipment is maintained in good repair.
Buildup of grime and dirt still present in some hard to reach areas. More cleaning required around/behind grease traps and area under food preparation area/snack preparation area.
Observed excess debris/dust and grease build up on ventilation canopy. Ensure ventilation canopy and vents are regularly cleaned. , , Observed debris build up around orange spray foam at the bottom of the cookline (corner between floor and stainless steel). Ensure area remains clean and free of debris build up. Reviewed recommendation to reduce ridges and corners to allow for easier cleaning or including procedure for thorough cleaning. , , Observed dust/debris build in the walk in cooler. Ensure walk in cooler including cover to fans are cleaned.