8115 104 Street NW
In Compliance
No violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
Nara Katsu is in the STRATHCONA JUNCTION neighbourhood. STRATHCONA JUNCTION, Edmonton has 83 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of August 19, 2026, there are 71 (86%) 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.
Da Cecot Food
STRATHCONA JUNCTION
This restaurant has been inspected 10 times since November 6, 2024, with 3 in compliance, 7 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
No violations
2 violations
Food temperatures noted to be elevated. Temperature measured with a probe thermometer was noted to be higher than 4 C.
Additional cleaning noted to be needed. Areas discussed onsite (including ventilation canopy filter). Cleaning records not observed. Ensure records are kept as work/cleaning is being done.
4 violations
Fried chicken was noted to be sitting outside. Temperature was measured with a thermometer gun to be 19.4 C. This was corrected onsite.
Thermometer missing from the line cooler. Ensure all coolers/refrigerators/freezers have available thermometers. Ensure records for temperature and cleaning are maintained.
Paper towel is hard to reach (behind storage shelf area). Ensure paper towel dispenser is relocated to ensure easy access.
No violations
1 violation
Proper flooring is still needed below the staircase where there is a refrigerator and shelving rack.
6 violations
Bin of onions stored on the floor. Ensure all food is stored at least 6" off the floor.
1. Back kitchen handwashing sink is inaccessible.
Back kitchen handwashing sink hot and cold running water was turned off due to a plumbing leak. The faucet on the right of the 3-compartment sink has no hot running water. Staff member indicated a plumber is coming tomorrow.
14 violations
Sanitizer spray bottle measured at less than 50 ppm chlorine. Ensure sanitizer is measuring at 100 ppm chlorine (1/2 tsp of bleach per liter of water). If using spray bottles, confirm the concentration daily with test strips as the concentration of chlorine degrades over time. Corrected onsite - a sanitizer bucket was made.
Multiple wet/used cleaning cloths were observed on food contact surfaces when not in immediate use. Ensure used cleaning cloths are used once (and then discarded or laundered) or stored in a sanitizer solution bucket when not in immediate use.
Raw meat was stored above produce in a cooler. Ensure raw meat is stored on bottom shelves or below produce/ready to eat foods.
No violations
1 violation
Weatherstripping for rear door needs to be repaired/replaced so that there is no gap of light shining through under the door.
3 violations
No chlorine test strips available. Owner purchased the test strips online. Ensure sanitizer buckets/spray bottles and sanitizer for the dishwashing compartment measures at 100 ppm chlorine.
Weatherstripping for rear door needs to be repaired/replaced so that there is no gap of light shining through under the door.
The cold water tap at the handwashing sink and at the 3 compartment sink faucet is in disrepair. Repair/replace faucet so that there is hot and cold running water at all times and no plumbing leaks.
Additional cleaning noted to be needed. Areas discussed onsite (including ventilation canopy filter). Cleaning records not observed. Ensure records are kept as work/cleaning is being done.
No liquid soap available at back kitchen handwashing sink., Ensure all handwashing sinks are equipped with liquid soap and single use paper towel in dispensers.
Food permit was displayed in the kitchen. Ensure the food permit is displayed in an area where the public can easily view it.
Proper flooring is still needed below the staircase where there is a refrigerator and shelving rack.
Bag of onions stored on the floor. Ensure all food is stored at least 6" off the floor.
Unlabeled spray bottle observed. Ensure all spray bottles are labeled with their contents (such as sanitizer).
Raw meat was thawing at room temperature. Ensure raw meat is thawed under refrigeration or under cold running water.
~10 cartons of eggs were out at room temperature (19C) on a staircase leading upstairs. Ensure eggs are stored under refrigeration upon delivery.
Improper 3 compartment sink method in place - sanitizing step wasn't occurring. Ensure the third compartment is filled with warm water and bleach water (100ppm chlorine) and items are immersed for at least 2 minutes.
Back kitchen handwashing sink hot and cold running water was turned off due to a plumbing leak. Repair leaks and ensure all sinks have hot and cold running water.
No liquid soap available at back kitchen handwashing sink., No paper towel in dispenser at the front handwashing sink., Ensure all handwashing sinks are equipped with liquid soap and single use paper towel in dispensers.
1. Back kitchen handwashing sink was completely inaccessible and blocked by large equipment., 2. Front customer area handwashing sink had a lot of dishes inside of it. , Ensure that handwashing sinks are used for handwashing only. Dishwashing must occur at the dedicated dishwashing sinks (i.e. 3 compartment sink).
Food permit was displayed in the kitchen. Ensure the food permit is displayed in an area where the public can easily view it.
Food is stored upstairs in fridges and freezers with improper flooring in place (untreated plywood). If wanting to store food in coolers and freezers upstairs, the floor must be made smooth, easy to clean, and impervious to moisture.
Facility started storing food upstairs in coolers and freezers without AHS approval, without proper flooring in place for food storage.