16515 88 Avenue NW
Not in Compliance
4 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
July 9, 2026
X Frozen sandwich meat was found thawing at room temperature. Staff indicated this was for use tomorrow and needed to be quickly thawed – reviewed proper methods of thawing with staff during the inspection and was moved into the walk-in cooler.
X Measuring cup / scoop used for rice was stored with its handle in the product. This was adjusted so that the handle was stored out of the rice during the inspection., , X Items not used for food preparation stored with items used in food preparation in the kitchen drawer (pens, pencils, whiteout stored with scoops, spoons, etc.).
X The coved wall covering at the base of the wall in the cart washing area is damaged exposing unfinished building materials beneath.
X There is a buildup of ice in the walk-in freezer. Frost noted on the fans, food products, on the floor, etc., - Remove the ice buildup and repair the walk-in freezer accordingly - avoid keeping the doors open as much as possible
Villa Caritas - Kitchen is in the WEST MEADOWLARK PARK neighbourhood. WEST MEADOWLARK PARK, Edmonton has 22 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of July 13, 2026, there are 19 (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.
This restaurant has been inspected 8 times since November 21, 2023, with 3 in compliance, 5 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
4 violations
X Frozen sandwich meat was found thawing at room temperature. Staff indicated this was for use tomorrow and needed to be quickly thawed – reviewed proper methods of thawing with staff during the inspection and was moved into the walk-in cooler.
X Measuring cup / scoop used for rice was stored with its handle in the product. This was adjusted so that the handle was stored out of the rice during the inspection., , X Items not used for food preparation stored with items used in food preparation in the kitchen drawer (pens, pencils, whiteout stored with scoops, spoons, etc.).
X The coved wall covering at the base of the wall in the cart washing area is damaged exposing unfinished building materials beneath.
X There is a buildup of ice in the walk-in freezer. Frost noted on the fans, food products, on the floor, etc., - Remove the ice buildup and repair the walk-in freezer accordingly - avoid keeping the doors open as much as possible
No violations
1 violation
X A scoop with its handle was observed in the bag of bulk skim milk powder stored in the cardboard box it was shipped in.
1 violation
X Used / wet wiping cloths were stored on the prep counter. These were moved into the Quat sanitizer bucket during the inspection (200ppm Quat).
No violations
2 violations
, X The wall above the stainless-steel wall covering in the dish washing area in the 3rd floor servery area has paint peeling. In some sections the drywall paper backing has been torn off exposing the drywall core.
, X The underside of some of the dining room tables have a build-up of food debris on them.,
2 violations
, X The wall above the stainless-steel wall covering in the dish washing area in the 3rd floor servery area has paint peeling. In some sections the drywall paper backing has been torn off exposing the drywall core.
, X The underside of some of the dining room tables have a build-up of food debris on them.,
6 violations
, X Sanitizer solution was not made up for wiping cloths. A sanitizer bucket was filled up during the inspection and wiping cloths were stored in the 200 ppm Quat solution. ,
, X Staff member in the servery area was observed washing their gloved hands and then removing the gloves and handling dishes. Staff member was instructed to wash their hands and reminded to wash their hands before and after removing gloves.,
, X The walk-in cooler (1328) temperature readings ranged between 5-7C during the inspection, the walk-in cooler may have been on a defrost cycle during the visit. The built in thermometer read 8C, the manual "Cooper" thermometer read ~11-12C. None of the recorded temperatures on the monthly temperature log were recorded at 4C or less since the morning of November 3rd. If temperatures cannot be maintained at 4C or less, discontinue use of this cooler until it is repaired. ,
, X The wall above the stainless-steel wall covering in the dish washing area in the 3rd floor servery area has paint peeling. In some sections the drywall paper backing has been torn off exposing the drywall core.
, X The underside of the coffee dispenser in the 1st floor servery was dirty. This was cleaned during the inspection.,
, X The underside of some of the dining room tables have a build-up of food debris on them.,