8217 104 Street NW
Not in Compliance
1 violation was found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
July 20, 2026
Food safe certification/ training not observed. Ensure person in care and control of the kitchen is trained as per section 31 of the Food Code.
Spotlight Cabaret is in the STRATHCONA neighbourhood. STRATHCONA, Edmonton has 141 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of July 22, 2026, there are 106 (75%) 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.
Pip / Pals
STRATHCONA
This restaurant has been inspected 7 times since August 16, 2024, with 0 in compliance, 7 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
1 violation
Food safe certification/ training not observed. Ensure person in care and control of the kitchen is trained as per section 31 of the Food Code.
2 violations
Food safe certification/ training not observed. Ensure person in care and control of the kitchen is trained as per section 31 of the Food Code.
Outstanding from a previous inspection. The walk-in cooler door gasket (sealing rubber) was noted to be in disrepair. However, the internal temperature of the cooler was measured at 4C, the repair of the cooler door is required. The broken seal may result in more energy consumption to maintain the temperature at 4C or below.
5 violations
Sanitizing solution available onsite was tested and measured to be 0 ppm. Bulk supply for sanitizer was tested and measured to be 0 ppm. this was immediately address during the visit.
Food safe certification/ training not observed. Ensure person in care and control of the kitchen is trained as per section 31 of the Food Code.
Light fixtures cover noted to be missing or in disrepair. Please ensure light covers are in place.
4 violations
-Valid food permit not displayed to the public., , Action required:, -Please paste the valid food permit on any visible location.
Fume hood canopy is overdue for professional cleaning (was due March 2025) - please schedule this.
Ceiling tile missing above cook/prep line.
1.The spoon holder was observed to be broken, damaged., 2.The walk-in cooler door gasket (sealing rubber) was noted to be in disrepair. However, the internal temperature of the cooler was measured at 4C, the repair of the cooler door is required. The broken seal may result in more energy consumption to maintain the temperature at 4C or below., Action required:, -Please discard all the equipment/utensils that are broken, damaged as those are not easily cleanable., -Repair the cooler sealing rubber.
6 violations
-Valid food permit not displayed to the public., , Action required:, -Please paste the valid food permit on any visible location.
Fume hood canopy is overdue for professional cleaning (was due March 2025) - please schedule this.
Ceiling tile missing above cook/prep line.
1.The spoon holder was observed to be broken, damaged., 2.The walk-in cooler door gasket (sealing rubber) was noted to be in disrepair. However, the internal temperature of the cooler was measured at 4C, the repair of the cooler door is required. The broken seal may result in more energy consumption to maintain the temperature at 4C or below., Action required:, -Please discard all the equipment/utensils that are broken, damaged as those are not easily cleanable., -Repair the cooler sealing rubber.
5 violations
-Valid food permit not displayed to the public., , Action required:, -Please paste the valid food permit on any visible location.
Fume hood canopy is overdue for professional cleaning (was due March 2025) - please schedule this.
Ceiling tile missing above cook/prep line.
1.The spoon holder was observed to be broken, damaged., 2.The walk-in cooler door gasket (sealing rubber) was noted to be in disrepair. However, the internal temperature of the cooler was measured at 4C, the repair of the cooler door is required. The broken seal may result in more energy consumption to maintain the temperature at 4C or below., Action required:, -Please discard all the equipment/utensils that are broken, damaged as those are not easily cleanable., -Repair the cooler sealing rubber.
6 violations
-The chemical-based dishwasher in the kitchen was measured at 0 ppm chlorine., , Action required:, -IMMEDIATE action is required. Please repair the dishwasher. It must be pouring 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer inside the dishwasher., -Meanwhile, staff was instructed to manually sanitize the dishes.
-A significant number of small flies were observed throughout the facility, especially the dishwashing area., , Action required:, -Please continue to work with pest control company and take corrective actions for the elimination of flies from the facility.
-Valid food permit not displayed to the public., , Action required:, -Please paste the valid food permit on any visible location.
Outstanding from a previous inspection. Ceiling tile missing above cook/prep line. Ceiling tile noted to be missing or in disrepair.
Several strainers noted to be in disrepair. Strainers discarded during the inspection. Please ensure all equipment is in good repair., Outstanding from a previous inspection. The walk-in cooler door gasket (sealing rubber) was noted to be in disrepair. However, the internal temperature of the cooler was measured at 4C, the repair of the cooler door is required. The broken seal may result in more energy consumption to maintain the temperature at 4C or below.
Prep cooler in the middle was measuring at 13C. Owner indicated it won't be in use until repaired.
Build-up of debris and grime on food prep line, under heat lamps, and interior and exterior of prep coolers. Fire retardant on floor around cook line and under deep fryers., Filters above deep fryers away from the main cook line require cleaning - heavy build-up of grease.
Prep cooler in the middle was measuring at 13C. Owner indicated it won't be in use until repaired.
-Some cutting boards on the preparation tables were observed to t be heavily used, had damaged surface with deep cuts. , , Action required:, -Staff was instructed to replace/use new cutting boards and not to use the existing ones as those were not easily cleanable.
1.The spoon holder was observed to be broken, damaged., 2.The walk-in cooler door gasket (sealing rubber) was noted to be in disrepair. However, the internal temperature of the cooler was measured at 4C, the repair of the cooler door is required. The broken seal may result in more energy consumption to maintain the temperature at 4C or below., Action required:, -Please discard all the equipment/utensils that are broken, damaged as those are not easily cleanable., -Repair the cooler sealing rubber.
-The ceilings and the walls were observed to have dirt/debris accumulation., -The walls behind the dishwashing area and under the dishwashing area required cleaning. , , , Action required:, -Please clean the indicated areas.