1285 Windermere Way SW
In Compliance
4 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
January 7, 2026
Shrimp was measured at 9°C in the ice bath in bar area. Insufficient ice was present to fully immerse the container. The operator was instructed to add additional ice to ensure complete immersion and maintain the required temperature.
Shrimp was observed thawing in the food prep sink in standing water. The operator was instructed to thaw seafood under cold running water or in the cooler to ensure proper and safe thawing.
No paper towels were observed in staff washroom. Operator was instructed to restock the supplies to ensure proper hand hygiene practices.
Oyster bowls were found in unsatisfactory condition. The operator indicated that new bowls are onsite and will be used to replace the damaged ones.
Black Pearl is in the WINDERMERE neighbourhood. WINDERMERE, Edmonton has 55 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of June 26, 2026, there are 46 (84%) 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.
The Chopped Leaf
WINDERMERE
This restaurant has been inspected 5 times since August 22, 2023, with 3 in compliance, 2 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
4 violations
Shrimp was measured at 9°C in the ice bath in bar area. Insufficient ice was present to fully immerse the container. The operator was instructed to add additional ice to ensure complete immersion and maintain the required temperature.
Shrimp was observed thawing in the food prep sink in standing water. The operator was instructed to thaw seafood under cold running water or in the cooler to ensure proper and safe thawing.
No paper towels were observed in staff washroom. Operator was instructed to restock the supplies to ensure proper hand hygiene practices.
Oyster bowls were found in unsatisfactory condition. The operator indicated that new bowls are onsite and will be used to replace the damaged ones.
No violations
3 violations
The date tags for several bins of raw oysters in the front cooler were not available., - Ensure proper record keeping practices are followed.
Clean glassware (bar area) stored on top of a reusable cloth towel. Staff also informed that the cloths located here were used for "polishing" the glassware., -Discontinue these practices. Use a tray/rubber drying rack to allow for glassware to air dry.
Black buildup noted on the ceiling and wall area at each end of the cook line., - Cleaning is required.
No violations
2 violations
0 ppm quats detected in the sanitizer solutions, needs to be at minimum 200 ppm. Automatic chemical dispenser checked, tested at 0 ppm quats. Concentrated quat solution tested and does not appear to be strong enough. , - Operator was instructed to manually prepare all sanitizer solutions to ensure 200 pm is achieved. Operator called their chemical rep for service and replacement of product.
Cloth towel being used to cover produce in the walk-in cooler., - Use food grade materials, single use paper towel, etc. to cover foods.