6509 112 Avenue NW · HIGHLANDS
Bodega Tapas Bar by Sabor is in the HIGHLANDS neighbourhood. HIGHLANDS, Edmonton has 24 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of April 21, 2026, there are 13 (54%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 6 times since July 18, 2024, with 6 passes and 0 closures on record.
A container of roasted brussel sprouts, rice, saffron rice, bacon wrap, and egg tart were observed to be on the kitchen countertop and food carts. Products had recently been taken out to prepare for food service in the evening or recently cooked. Requested operator put all food products into the cooler until service starts and ensure high risk food products are not sitting at room temperature for any prolonged periods of time.
The QUAT sanitizer test strips onsite were missing the colour indicator strip for the sanitizer concentrations and the expiry date. Please ensure new QUAT test strips are ordered and available onsite.
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.
Light was observed coming through the bottom of the rear door of the kitchen that leads to the patio area. Please ensure weatherstripping is repaired/replaced to prevent the entry of pests.
The posted food handling permit was originally posted on corner wall on the opposite side of the washrooms and not easily visible to the public. Informed operator who relocated the permit to the front. Please ensure the food handling permit is posted in a location visible to the public.
The north washroom (closest to the dining area) hand sink was still in disrepair - cracked). , , One of the fluorescent light fixtures in the basement was not equipped with a protective cover.
Cleaning cloth bucket in the cookline had no detectable sanitizer., , Sanitizer spray bottle in the dishwasher area had no detectable sanitizer. , , CDI - refilled sanitizer spray bottle at the time of inspection. Instructed staff to change the sanitizer bucket more frequently., , Action required: review sanitizing procedures. Ensure spray bottles and buckets are changed regularly so that they are effective.
Several high-risk foods (cooked sausage, broth, cooked vegetables) were held at room temperature without monitoring of time or active processing. CDI - instructed staff to move foods to the cooler. , , Action required: , -Use digital timers to monitor cooling times for cooked foods., -Use an ice bath or ice wand to rapidly cool foods., -Discontinue holding high-risk foods at room temperature when not actively being processed.
The designated hand sink for the kitchen area is not easily accessible (>10 steps away, must walk through dishwashing area). , , Action required: recommended installing a soap dispenser in the dishwashing area (at the 2-compartment sink). Install a designated hand sink in the cooking area if ever completing renovations. Monitor staff for proper handwashing - current setup does not encourage frequent handwashing.
An expired permit was posted on public display. , , Action required: post current food handling permit on public display.
Cardboard was used to line the walk-in cooler shelving. The cardboard was visibly dirty., , Action required:, -Conduct a deep clean of the walk-in cooler, -Line cooler shelves with a material that is smooth, washable, & impervious to moisture