11832 145 Avenue NW · CAERNARVON
El Fino Kabab and Shawarma is in the CAERNARVON neighbourhood. CAERNARVON, Edmonton has 14 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of April 7, 2026, there are 11 (79%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 6 times since December 18, 2024, with 6 passes and 0 closures on record.
The chlorine/bleach dishwasher was measured at 0ppm with bleach/chlorine test strips. , Ensure that the dishwasher is serviced to maintain a concentration of 100ppm bleach/chlorine sanitizer.
No bleach/chlorine test strips were observed. , Ensure bleach/chlorine test strips are readily available to measure sanitizer concentrations.
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.
June 5/25: Outstanding., ** Print and display valid food handling permit at location visible to customers., , May 9/25: Outstanding., ** Print and display valid food handling permit at location visible to customers., , Dec 18/24: Outstanding. , ** Print and display valid food handling permit at location visible to customers., , Dec 28/23: Outstanding. , ** The facility was not equipped with a valid permit. , , ** Print and display valid food handling permit at location visible to customers.
No food-contact surface sanitizer was readily available during the inspection. Ensure a food-contact surface sanitizer is readily available at all times. The operator prepared a 100ppm bleach/chlorine sanitizer during the inspection.
The chlorine/bleach dishwasher was measured at 0ppm with bleach/chlorine test strips. , Ensure that the dishwasher is serviced to maintain a concentration of 100ppm bleach/chlorine sanitizer.
No bleach/chlorine test strips were observed. , Ensure bleach/chlorine test strips are readily available to measure sanitizer concentrations.
May 9/25: Outstanding., ** Print and display valid food handling permit at location visible to customers., , Dec 18/24: Outstanding. , ** Print and display valid food handling permit at location visible to customers., , Dec 28/23: Outstanding. , ** The facility was not equipped with a valid permit. , , ** Print and display valid food handling permit at location visible to customers.
Two knives were observed to be stored between the food prep counter and the wall across from the grill line. Ensure knives are stored in a clean container or on a knife magnet to help prevent contamination. The operator provided a clean container for the knives during the inspection.
Dec 18/24: Outstanding. , ** Print and display valid food handling permit at location visible to customers., , Dec 28/23: Outstanding. , ** The facility was not equipped with a valid permit. , , ** Print and display valid food handling permit at location visible to customers.
** December 23, 2024: Outstanding. , , Mechanical dishwasher achieved chlorine concentration of 0ppm. After staff conducted , multiple cycles, no sanitizer was being dispensed through the pipes. , , ** Repair dishwasher to distribute chlorine sanitizer of 100ppm. In the meantime, manually dispense sanitizer into the dishwasher at each cycle., ** The other alternative discussed with staff onsite is to manually soak dishware in the third-compartment of the sink.
** December 23, 2024: Outstanding. , , 1. Chlorine test strips in poor condition with water damage. , ** Provide test strips for the sanitizer (Chlorine ) used in the facility., , 2. Poor dishwashing monitoring and maintenance schedule were observed. , ** Increase the testing frequency of the mechanical dishwasher (using test strips), to identify early when the dishwasher is not working properly. Have a schedule in place to test the operation of the dishwasher.
Dec 18/24: Outstanding. , ** Print and display valid food handling permit at location visible to customers., , Dec 28/23: Outstanding. , ** The facility was not equipped with a valid permit. , , ** Print and display valid food handling permit at location visible to customers.
Vinegar was in use as sanitizer for food contact surfaces. Once notified, an approved sanitizer (bleach/chlorine of 100ppm) was provided. , , ** The sanitizer requirements were discussed with staff and operator. Please note again that vinegar is NOT an approved sanitizer. Before starting food preparation, make sure proper sanitizing supplies are readily available. Test strips can be used to measure the sanitizer concentration, making sure it reaches 100ppm.
Mechanical dishwasher achieved chlorine concentration of 0ppm. After staff conducted , multiple cycles, no sanitizer was being dispensed through the pipes. , , ** Repair dishwasher to distribute chlorine sanitizer of 100ppm. In the meantime, manually dispense sanitizer into the dishwasher at each cycle., ** The other alternative discussed with staff onsite is to manually soak dishware in the third-compartment of the sink.
The handwashing station at the front end was obstructed. The area was also equipped with a bar soap in a cup. Once notified, the area was rearranged and a liquid soap in a suitable dispenser was provided. , , ** The requirements of the handwashing station were discussed with staff onsite in detail.
1. Chlorine test strips in poor condition with water damage. , ** Provide test strips for the sanitizer (Chlorine ) used in the facility., , 2. Poor dishwashing monitoring and maintenance schedule were observed. , ** Increase the testing frequency of the mechanical dishwasher (using test strips), to identify early when the dishwasher is not working properly. Have a schedule in place to test the operation of the dishwasher.
Dec 28/24: Outstanding. , ** Print and display valid food handling permit at location visible to customers., , Dec 28/23: Outstanding. , ** The facility was not equipped with a valid permit. , , ** Print and display valid food handling permit at location visible to customers.