1875 - 8882 170 Street NW · SUMMERLEA
March 6, 2026
Not in ComplianceThe walls and ceiling in the kitchen area has a collection of oil and requires deep cleaning.
El Afrik Lounge is in the SUMMERLEA neighbourhood. SUMMERLEA, Edmonton has 183 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of June 8, 2026, there are 170 (93%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance or Closed.
This restaurant has been inspected 7 times since August 22, 2024, with 1 in compliance, 6 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
The walls and ceiling in the kitchen area has a collection of oil and requires deep cleaning.
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.
Used, soiled cleaning cloths were hanging on the outside of the bucket instead of being stored inside the sanitizer. Please ensure that used cleaning cloths are stored inside the sanitizer when not in use.
No soap is available at the front hand sink.
Small flies observed throughout the kitchen especially above the back door
chlorine test strips
Mouse droppings were found under the hot holding unit in the front area. Coordinate with pest control to eliminate entry points and maintain cleanliness in the area.
A blender base was found to be cracked and in poor condition, which was thrown away during the inspection. Ensure all equipment in the facility is well-maintained and in good working order.
A buildup of debris and grease was observed in the following areas:, -On the walls in the back kitchen, -Under the dishwashing sink, -On the spice containers and shelves, , The facility is cluttered in the front and back area. Ensure the facility remains organized to allow for proper cleaning and effective pest monitoring, and remove any unused items.
Small flies observed throughout the kitchen especially above the back door
chlorine test strips
Small flies observed throughout the kitchen especially above the back door
chlorine test strips
*No sanitizer in the kitchen
Inadequate manual dishwashing capability with the lack of space., No sanitizing of dishes
Small flies observed throughout the kitchen especially above the back door
chlorine test strips
Kitchen requires reorganization to allow for food production, proper dishwashing and sanitizing of food contact surfaces.
*No sanitizer in the kitchen, *Front sanitizer did not have a recordable concentration of sanitizer
**bagged frozen vegetables being stored directly with frozen meat juices, **cooked chicken falling out of the bag in the cooler, **foods are stored in the back hall, large, soiled mixing bowl in the back hall
**foods in the steam hold holding 32C-39C Reheated, **Jamaican patties and fish rolls in the other hot holding unit 39C - discarded
Inadequate manual dishwashing capability with the lack of space
Small flies observed throughout the kitchen especially above the back door
**Blood pooling in the front freezer, **food containers being stored on the floor, **used and soiled blenders stored on the floor, **bottom of the cooler is soiled with spilled food liquids
**Overall general sanitation of the kitchen and front service area is poor, inclusive of the floors, walls and the doors.