1638 - 8882 170 Street NW
Not in Compliance
4 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
June 1, 2026
Observed several used, dirty cloth rags on the food surfaces. , The cloth rags were placed in the sanitizer bucket during the inspection., , Correction:, -Education provided to store cloth rags in the sanitizer for continuous sanitization and preventing contamination., -Ensure cloth rags are stored in the sanitizer bucket.
Used gloves were observed on the food handling area., The operator discarded the gloves during the inspection., , Correction:, -Ensure that the gloves are not used more than once. Dispose the gloves after each use., -Glove use does not replace handwashing. Continue to handwash frequently.
Pest control records from April and May 2026 were missing., The facility uses third party company for pest control., , Correction:, -By June 8, please send the missing pest control records from April and May to the public health inspector., -Ensure pest control records are kept and maintained for review.
Observed one of the strainers in disrepair. This can cause metal wire to flake off and contaminate the food., The strainer was instructed to be discarded at the time of inspection., , Correction:, -Ensure that the condition of cooking utensils is screened routinely and maintained in a satisfactory condition.
Japanese Village 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 July 28, 2026, there are 170 (93%) 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.
1st RND
SUMMERLEA
This restaurant has been inspected 8 times since June 14, 2023, with 2 in compliance, 6 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
4 violations
Observed several used, dirty cloth rags on the food surfaces. , The cloth rags were placed in the sanitizer bucket during the inspection., , Correction:, -Education provided to store cloth rags in the sanitizer for continuous sanitization and preventing contamination., -Ensure cloth rags are stored in the sanitizer bucket.
Used gloves were observed on the food handling area., The operator discarded the gloves during the inspection., , Correction:, -Ensure that the gloves are not used more than once. Dispose the gloves after each use., -Glove use does not replace handwashing. Continue to handwash frequently.
Pest control records from April and May 2026 were missing., The facility uses third party company for pest control., , Correction:, -By June 8, please send the missing pest control records from April and May to the public health inspector., -Ensure pest control records are kept and maintained for review.
Observed one of the strainers in disrepair. This can cause metal wire to flake off and contaminate the food., The strainer was instructed to be discarded at the time of inspection., , Correction:, -Ensure that the condition of cooking utensils is screened routinely and maintained in a satisfactory condition.
No violations
3 violations
A scoop was found inside the container of corn starch and flour. This was promptly removed by operator when informed. Please ensure all scoops are stored out of food ingredients to prevent contamination.
The weather stripping at the backdoor that leads to the mall needs to be replaced.
Covers were missing on the lighting fixture in the kitchen. Please replace.
No violations
1 violation
Mouse droppings observed in 1-hard to reach areas - ensure area is cleaned and proper PPE is used.
2 violations
Mouse droppings observed in 2-hard to reach areas - ensure area is cleaned and proper PPE is used.
Walls are accumulating debris in the staff area and dry storage area,
4 violations
Mouse droppings are observed in the dry storage area downstairs. Ensure that the mouse droppings are cleaned up.
Small black flies are observed in the front service area. Ensure that pest control measures are taken to reduce or eliminate the flies in the facility.
1. The foam seal between the dishwashing counter and the wall is not smooth and easily cleanable. , 2. A gap is observed between the handwashing sink and the wall in the front service area., 1-2. Ensure that the indicated areas are sealed to be smooth and easily cleanable. ,
6 violations
Two holes in the wall are observed in the dry storage area which can permit the entry of pests into the facility. Ensure that holes in the wall are sealed to prevent any routes of entry for pests. The operator sealed the holes during the inspection.
Mouse droppings are observed in the dry storage area downstairs. Ensure that the mouse droppings are cleaned up.
Small black flies are observed in the front service area. Ensure that pest control measures are taken to reduce or eliminate the flies in the facility.
A hole is observed in the floor beneath the handwashing sink in the front service area. Ensure that the hole is sealed to be smooth, resistant to moisture and easily cleanable.
1. The foam seal between the dishwashing counter and the wall is not smooth and easily cleanable. , 2. A gap is observed between the wall and the floor in the walk-in cooler which is not smooth and easily cleanable. , 3. A gap is observed between the handwashing sink and the wall in the front service area., 1-2. Ensure that the indicated areas are sealed to be smooth and easily cleanable. ,
A hole is observed in the floor beneath the handwashing sink in the front service area. Ensure that the hole is sealed to be smooth, resistant to moisture and easily cleanable.
A buildup of grime is observed on the gaskets of storage drawers in the back food prep area. , Ensure that the indicated area is cleaned and sanitized.