5220 23 Avenue NW · MILL WOODS TOWN CENTRE
Tokyo Express is in the MILL WOODS TOWN CENTRE neighbourhood. MILL WOODS TOWN CENTRE, Edmonton has 54 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of June 4, 2026, there are 44 (81%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 6 times since March 24, 2025, with 6 passes and 0 closures on record.
The dishwasher was measured at 0 ppm chlorine during the sanitizing cycle. The chlorine sanitizer container was found to be empty and was replaced to ensure the dishwasher dispenses a 100 ppm sanitizing solution during operation.
Additional cleaning is required for the interior of the dishwasher to remove grime buildup.
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.
Reused gloves were noted in the cooked noodles., , Ensure gloves are discarded after each use. Wash hands prior to putting on gloves and after taking gloves off.
No probe thermometer is available to check internal temperatures. The staff indicate they use time to determine if the meat is cooked and then will check the color., , Ensure a probe thermometer is used to verify if a product is fully cooked or reheated. Looking for color is not an accurate way to determine doneness.
A bowl (no handle) was being used to scoop noodles and then it was stored directly in the noodles., , Ensure scoops have a handle. Store the scoop in such a way that the handle is not touching the food (ie. use a new scoop each time or store a scoop in a clean container outside the food container).
Chlorine test strips expired Feb 2025., , Please get new test strips. Replace test strips when they expire. Ensure dishwasher and sanitizer buckets are tested often (at least daily) to verify sanitizer concentrations.
The pest control records were not available upon request., , Ensure pest control records are available onsite (ie.keep a physical copy onsite).
- The cold water tap at the front hand sink is not working. No cold water comes out when the tap is turned on., - Faucet at the two compartment sink is dripping/ leaking when taps are turned off., - Hot water tap in the men's washroom leaks when it is turned on., , Ensure plumbing is in good repair. Please address above issues and going forward, fix issues as they are found.
Soiled Single use gloves stored for reuse. Discard and wash hands after use., , Staff are not washing hands as needed. , , Soiled apron stored for reuse.
Staff are checking off items on Food Safety Records sheets without actually verifying and/ are not recording the values reflected.
improper thawing procedure is observed. Buckets of raw chicken and broccoli for noted sitting in the sink to thaw at room temperature. Ensure thawing is conducted in the cooler or under cold running water., , , Bean sprouts stored in water at room temperature discarded. Bean sprouts are high risk and must be stored below 4 C at all times. , , Raw Shrimp in tempura batter was 20 Celsius. And sure Raj shrimp is kept below four Celsius., , Miso paste labeled “ keep refrigerated “ is being stored at room temperature. Discarded. Keep miso paste below4C. , , Hot sauce and chilli sauce labeled “keep refrigerated “ were stored at room temperature. , , Tempura shrimp cooked is being left at room temperature. 35 Celsius. Cooked shrimp must be kept above 60 or below four Celsius.
dishwasher sanitizer concentration was 0ppm Chlorine., , Dishwasher was extremely dirty inside with a buildup of grease and grime.
Handsinks were not stocked with soap and paper towel. Staff were not adequately, washing their hands.
Mouse droppings notedin the boiler room and in new storage area by the front lobby., , Clean and sanitize all areas were droppings are noted. ,
bowls and scoops are being left bulk food containers. Utensils are heavily soiled and appear not to have been cleaned for a very long time.
QAC or Quat test strips were in use at dishwasher. Use Chlorine test strips and record the concentration of sanitizer daily. , , Note: staff for checking off that they are checking the sanitizer concentration, but are not actually testing it.
pest records were not available upon request., , Tin cats are very dirty and unsanitary., , Mouse droppings noted in northwest corner of front area storage under rice cooker box. Clean.
Outstanding March 24, 2025: correction required within 14 days. , , 1. Floor tile by dishwashing area is in disrepair.
Hood fan was not turned on when cooking was taking place. Canopy must be in continual use when gas fired appliances are turned on., , Hood fan require servicing.
red cutting board with heavily black discolouration discarded., , Plastic woven baskets in disrepair and can no longer be sanitized. Discarded., , Replace tongs with cracked rubber handles as they can no longer be cleaned., , Hot holding unit has thick build up of grease. , , Deli table lid very dirty., , Side of flattop grill very dirty. , , Blue countertop Ice maker very dirty. Thick pink build up noted. Unit cannot be properly cleaned. Remove from facility.
remove old fryer from back and clean behind. , , Clean benid and under pallet and chest freezer in back. , , Clean between upright front cooler., , Remove pile of soiled lids and equipment from mechanical room. , , Clean in mechanical room. , , Grime build up under stainless steel tables in kitchen., , Wall and lightswitches west of fryers is dirty.