11965 Jasper Avenue NW
Not in Compliance
1 violation was found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
March 18, 2026
Outstanding – Bar cooler measured 8C (internal food temperatures were taken)., , Ensure cooler is at 4C or less before using it for high risk food items.
Birch & Bear Pizza is in the WÎHKWÊNTÔWIN neighbourhood. WÎHKWÊNTÔWIN, Edmonton has 229 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of August 20, 2026, there are 186 (81%) 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.
Kommune Snack Bar
WÎHKWÊNTÔWIN
This restaurant has been inspected 7 times since November 2, 2023, with 0 in compliance, 7 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
1 violation
Outstanding – Bar cooler measured 8C (internal food temperatures were taken)., , Ensure cooler is at 4C or less before using it for high risk food items.
2 violations
Bar cooler thermometer was not accurately telling temperature., , Please get a new thermometer and ensure It is accurate. I recommend getting a digital thermometer. Ensure temperatures are checked at least daily.
Bar cooler measured 8C (internal food temperatures were taken)., , Ensure cooler is at 4C or less before using it for high risk food items.
2 violations
The metal components inside the ice machine that come into direct contact with the water used to produce ice were observed to have a heavy accumulation of black, slimy residue. Cease using the ice machine immediately. Thorough cleaning and sanitization of all internal components must be completed before the equipment is placed back into service, and all ice produced prior to cleaning and sanitization must be discarded.
The bar cooler temperature was measured at 8°C at the time of inspection. The cooler temperature must be reduced to 4°C or below to ensure proper cold holding of foods.
1 violation
The hand sink by the dishwasher had no paper towel in its dispenser. Ensure paper towels are stored in the dispenser.
3 violations
Wet cleaning clothes were found near the milk frothier/ milk wand. Cloth was replaced, and santizer prepared in a bucket at 200ppm of quat and new cloth was immersed in the sanitizer., , Enaure cleaning clothes are immersed in sanitizer or laundry when not in use.
The hand sink by the dishwasher had no paper towel in its dispenser. Ensure paper towels are stored in the dispenser.
Continue to work with City of Edmonton Safety Codes to come up with a solution for an exhaust canopy/ ventilation for poaching eggs in an open pot with boiling water.
1 violation
Continue to work with City of Edmonton Safety Codes to come up with a solution for an exhaust canopy/ ventilation for poaching eggs in an open pot with boiling water.
8 violations
Damp and dirty cloths were noted on the counter top. , , Ensure cloths are stored in a sanitizer solution when not in use, or replace if they become damp or dirty.
Email received from operator stated:, " The line cooler has been repaired and holds food appropriately between 0-4 degrees." Photo attached showed the cooler maintaining ~35 F., , This could not be verified from the email and photos alone, and will be verified next onsite inspection., , - Prep cooler was measuring around 12.4˚C ambient temperature. The operator stated that the cooler was in disrepair and a technician was called for servicing the cooler the next day. The cooler did not have Potentially Hazardous Food (PHF) items and were mostly ready to eat vegetables. PHF were stored in the cooler inside and were brought to the prep cooler upon need and orders, and then placed back in the back cooler.
Prep cooler was measuring approx 8C. Staff adjusted the temperature dial and will remove food within 30 min if the temperature does not drop., , Ensure coolers are at 4C or less.
Hand sink had scrubby brushes and other cleaning items stored inside of it., , Ensure hand sinks are only used for handwashing and are not used to store any items.
Hand sink at the far end was not being used and not fully stocked. , , This hand sink needs to be used for hand washing and fully operational/ stocked as it is the accessible hand sink to nearby prep areas.
Not observed during this inspection. To be observed during re-inspection., , Small gap of light was observed in the front entrance's door. Back kitchen door did not have weather stripping. To prevent the entry of pests, please install/repair weather stripping.
Pest control records were not available., , Ensure monthly pest control records are available onsite.
Pan frying of eggs was being done and there is no exhaust canopy., , The Food Handling Permit was approved with the following condition: “No deep frying or extensive grease producing cooking.” There was no appropriate commercial exhaust range hood and fire suppression system to allow for deep frying. No frying or open cooking is permitted at this time without consults from this department and City of Edmonton safety codes.