Dawat E Zaika

Dawat E Zaika is in the CHARLESWORTH neighbourhood. CHARLESWORTH, Edmonton has 42 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of August 12, 2026, there are 35 (83%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance or Closed.

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Inspection history

About this inspection record

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.

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This restaurant has been inspected 14 times since January 17, 2025, with 3 in compliance, 10 not in compliance, and 1 closure on record.

May 11, 2026In Compliance
No violations
May 1, 2026Not in Compliance
6 violations
Critical
Mustard oil is being used in food. Mustard oil is not permitted as an ingredient. Mustard oil in use was not properly labeled.
Critical
Pails of food are uncovered in the walk-in cooler. Debris is falling into them. Ensure all foods are covered., , Ensure that hard covers are used to foods are going to be stacked. Do not stack foods directly in contact with foods or on plastic wrap., , Foods, including flour bags and onion bags are being stored directly on the floor. Do not store food foods on the floor. Bowls of food are directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler., , Bags of flour were stored on top of the chlorine bucket. Do not store foods on top of chemicals.
Critical
Chemicals are being stored with food. Please have a designated chemical storage area., , April 17, 2026 : Chemicals are being stored in contact with onions by the back door.
Critical
- multiple pails of gravies, chicken and fish had been left at room temperature overnight to thaw. Repeat violation. , , Internal temperature of chicken was 12C. Discarded. , , Note: All staff, including night workers require retraining. Please document training and send confirmation to the inspector that staff have received training on proper thawing and temperature control.
Other
The Food handling permit is not posted. Please ensure that it’s posted in a location visible to the public.
Other
- the icemaker is soiled. Please ensure that it’s cleaned regularly.
Apr 17, 2026Not in Compliance
6 violations
Critical
Mustard oil is being used in food. Mustard oil is not permitted as an ingredient. Mustard oil in use was not properly labeled.
Critical
Pails of food are uncovered in the walk-in cooler. Debris is falling into them. Ensure all foods are covered., , Ensure that hard covers are used to foods are going to be stacked. Do not stack foods directly in contact with foods or on plastic wrap., , Foods, including flour bags and onion bags are being stored directly on the floor. Do not store food foods on the floor. Bowls of food are directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler., , Bags of flour were stored on top of the chlorine bucket. Do not store foods on top of chemicals.
Critical
Chemicals are being stored with food. Please have a designated chemical storage area., , April 17, 2026 : Chemicals are being stored in contact with onions by the back door.
Mar 31, 2026Not in Compliance
5 violations
Critical
Sanitizer bottles were zero PPM quat. Please ensure that they are 200 ppm and that staff are testing them daily.
Critical
Pails of food are uncovered in the walk-in cooler. Debris is falling into them. Ensure all foods are covered., , Ensure that hard covers are used to foods are going to be stacked. Do not stack foods directly in contact with foods or on plastic wrap., , Foods, including flour bags and onion bags are being stored directly on the floor. Do not store food foods on the floor. Bowls of food are directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler., , Bags of flour were stored on top of the chlorine bucket. Do not store foods on top of chemicals.
Critical
Chemicals are being stored with food. Please have a designated chemical storage area.
Oct 1, 2025Not in Compliance
1 violation
Other
Walk in cooler is dripping.
Sep 16, 2025Not in Compliance
4 violations
Critical
food safety records have not been maintained. All sheets were blank. Please ensure that regular checks are documented.
Critical
food is uncovered in the walk in cooler. Cooler is dripping into food.
Other
weatherstripping is poor by the middle back door and the bar back door. Please ensure there are no points of entry for pests.
Other
Walk in cooler is dripping.
Aug 25, 2025Not in Compliance
2 violations
Critical
food safety records have not been maintained. All sheets were blank. Please ensure that regular checks are documented.
Other
weatherstripping is poor by the middle back door and the bar back door. Please ensure there are no points of entry for pests.
Aug 6, 2025Not in Compliance
5 violations
Critical
Staff illness policy is not in place. Written illness policy is required. Please provide a copy to inspector., , , Please ensure that staff are trained on hygiene and illness policy.
Critical
food safety records have not been maintained. All sheets were blank. Please ensure that regular checks are documented.
Critical
scale buildup noted in dishwasher. Please ensure machine is descaled regularly.
Other
Jul 31, 2025Not in Compliance
6 violations
Critical
hand soap was not available in the back hand sink.. , , Staff illness policy is not in place. Written illness policy is required. Please provide a copy to inspector., , , Please ensure that staff are trained on hygiene and illness policy.
Critical
food safety records have not been maintained. All sheets were blank. Please ensure that regular checks are documented.
Critical
goat was observed having been left out overnight to thaw in the sink. Meat was 13.6 Celsius at time of inspection. Meat was adultered and discarded., , A box of Basa fish was left out overnight on the counter to thaw. Do not leave meet at room temperature to thought. Fish was 1.3 Celsius. Put in cooler immediately., , Foods must be thawed using a proper thawing method which includes thing in the cooler, dying under cold, running water, in microwave or using from frozen., , Dhal was left to soak at room temperature over night. Soak in cooler.
Jul 31, 2025Not in Compliance
5 violations
Critical
Staff illness policy is not in place. Written illness policy is required. Please provide a copy to inspector., , , Please ensure that staff are trained on hygiene and illness policy.
Critical
food safety records have not been maintained. All sheets were blank. Please ensure that regular checks are documented.
Critical
scale buildup noted in dishwasher. Please ensure machine is descaled regularly.
Other
Jul 24, 2025Not in Compliance
7 violations
Critical
hand soap was not available in the kitchen. Staff were not washing hands. Chef was handling raw chicken and ready to eat foods including lettuce., , Staff illness policy is not in place. Written illness policy is required. Please provide a copy to inspector., , , Please ensure that staff are trained on hygiene and illness policy.
Critical
food safety records have not been maintained. All sheets were blank. Please ensure that regular checks are documented.
Critical
pan of raw chicken was left sitting on cutting board used to finish naan, which is ready to eat., , Staff did not was hands with soap after handling raw chicken., , Foods in walk-in cooler were uncovered. Cooler fan was dripping and could have contaminated foods., , Spoons, scoops, dishes and bowls were being left in box, food containers, including and chutneys and icemaker. Please store scoops away from food in a sanitary fashion.
Mar 21, 2025In Compliance
No violations
Mar 10, 2025Closed
No violations
Jan 17, 2025In Compliance
No violations