7123 158 Avenue NW · OZERNA
March 12, 2026
PassOperator was using >200 ppm lemon scented bleach as a food contact surface sanitizer. Corrected during inspection. PHI directed Operator to use non scented bleach at 100 ppm or other approved sanitizers. PHI coached Operator on mixing a non-scented 100 ppm Bleach sanitizer., , Action Required:, Please have in place approved sanitizers (100 ppm Bleach or 200 ppm QUATs or 12.5-25 PPM Iodine when in operation to ensure effective cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
Observed original paper bulk sugar and flour containers open to air and not protected from contamination. Corrected during inspection. PHI directed Operator to close and secure the bulk food containers at the time of inspection., , Action Required:, Please store food in food grade and enclosed containers to reduce the risk of cross contamination. PH strongly recommends using reusable, cleanable containers with lids to ensure safe and sanitary food storage and to prevent conditions that may promote harborage of pests.
1. Observed 13 whole raw shell poultry eggs mounted on a countertop without temperature control. Temperature of the eggs measured to be 20.4C with PHI's calibrated infrared thermometer. PHI directed Operator to discard all 13 eggs at the time of inspection., , Action Required:, Please store whole raw shell poultry eggs at 7C or colder to prevent rapid and progressive growth of pathogenic bacteria., , 2. A probe thermometer was not available onsite., , Action Required:, Please have in place a probe thermometer to ensure proper temperature control during cooking, cooling, thawing, hot and cold holdings of food. Correct by March 13, 2026, and email PHI photo or video evidence.
Mar 12, 2026, Upright cooler was still not equipped with a detachable thermometer., , Action Required:, Please have in place a detachable thermometer to ensure the cooler is maintaining 4C or colder. Email PHI photo or video evidence by March 13, 2026., , Nov 18, 2024, No thermometer is observed inside the cooler. , Ensure that the cooler is equipped with a thermometer to help monitor temperature.
March 12, 2026, Written pest control records were still not available onsite., , Action required:, Please implement a written pest control program, conduct and document pest monitoring and control activities on a monthly basis and have readily available onsite, the three most recent inspection reports. Correct immediately and email PHI an up-to-date written pest control record by March 26, 2026., , Resources:, https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-pest-control-checklist.pdf, , Nov 15, 2024, No written pest control record is observed during the inspection. , Ensure that a written record of pest control activities is completed and maintained.
1. The stove hood and its housing had accumulated oil, grease and dirt., , Action required., Thoroughly clean and sanitize stove hood and its housing and email PHI photo or video evidence of corrective action by March 15, 2026., , 2. Observed a condensed milk can and plastic bowl being used as scoops and stored in direct contact with bulk flour. Corrected during inspection. No visible contamination noted. Flour allowed to be out back into service. PHI directed Operator to discard condensed milk bowl and stop using utensils without handles., , Action Required:, Do not reuse empty food containers as scoops. Do not use bowls as scoops. Do not reuse, single-use disposable utensils and do not store utensils in food containers to reduce the risk of cross contamination of food.
A written sanitation program was not readily available onsite., , Action Required:, Please have in place a written sanitation program to ensure effective cleaning and sanitation procedures. Email PHI a copy of your written sanitation program by March 26, 2026.
Karaffka-Food is in the OZERNA neighbourhood. OZERNA, Edmonton has 8 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of March 12, 2026, there are 3 (38%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 2 times since November 13, 2024, with 2 passes and 0 closures on record.
Operator was using >200 ppm lemon scented bleach as a food contact surface sanitizer. Corrected during inspection. PHI directed Operator to use non scented bleach at 100 ppm or other approved sanitizers. PHI coached Operator on mixing a non-scented 100 ppm Bleach sanitizer., , Action Required:, Please have in place approved sanitizers (100 ppm Bleach or 200 ppm QUATs or 12.5-25 PPM Iodine when in operation to ensure effective cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
Observed original paper bulk sugar and flour containers open to air and not protected from contamination. Corrected during inspection. PHI directed Operator to close and secure the bulk food containers at the time of inspection., , Action Required:, Please store food in food grade and enclosed containers to reduce the risk of cross contamination. PH strongly recommends using reusable, cleanable containers with lids to ensure safe and sanitary food storage and to prevent conditions that may promote harborage of pests.
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.
MATT BERRY
1. Observed 13 whole raw shell poultry eggs mounted on a countertop without temperature control. Temperature of the eggs measured to be 20.4C with PHI's calibrated infrared thermometer. PHI directed Operator to discard all 13 eggs at the time of inspection., , Action Required:, Please store whole raw shell poultry eggs at 7C or colder to prevent rapid and progressive growth of pathogenic bacteria., , 2. A probe thermometer was not available onsite., , Action Required:, Please have in place a probe thermometer to ensure proper temperature control during cooking, cooling, thawing, hot and cold holdings of food. Correct by March 13, 2026, and email PHI photo or video evidence.
Mar 12, 2026, Upright cooler was still not equipped with a detachable thermometer., , Action Required:, Please have in place a detachable thermometer to ensure the cooler is maintaining 4C or colder. Email PHI photo or video evidence by March 13, 2026., , Nov 18, 2024, No thermometer is observed inside the cooler. , Ensure that the cooler is equipped with a thermometer to help monitor temperature.
March 12, 2026, Written pest control records were still not available onsite., , Action required:, Please implement a written pest control program, conduct and document pest monitoring and control activities on a monthly basis and have readily available onsite, the three most recent inspection reports. Correct immediately and email PHI an up-to-date written pest control record by March 26, 2026., , Resources:, https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-pest-control-checklist.pdf, , Nov 15, 2024, No written pest control record is observed during the inspection. , Ensure that a written record of pest control activities is completed and maintained.
1. The stove hood and its housing had accumulated oil, grease and dirt., , Action required., Thoroughly clean and sanitize stove hood and its housing and email PHI photo or video evidence of corrective action by March 15, 2026., , 2. Observed a condensed milk can and plastic bowl being used as scoops and stored in direct contact with bulk flour. Corrected during inspection. No visible contamination noted. Flour allowed to be out back into service. PHI directed Operator to discard condensed milk bowl and stop using utensils without handles., , Action Required:, Do not reuse empty food containers as scoops. Do not use bowls as scoops. Do not reuse, single-use disposable utensils and do not store utensils in food containers to reduce the risk of cross contamination of food.
A written sanitation program was not readily available onsite., , Action Required:, Please have in place a written sanitation program to ensure effective cleaning and sanitation procedures. Email PHI a copy of your written sanitation program by March 26, 2026.
No thermometer is observed inside the cooler. , Ensure that the cooler is equipped with a thermometer to help monitor temperature.
No written pest control record is observed during the inspection. , Ensure that a written record of pest control activities is completed and maintained.