10702 124 Street NW · WESTMOUNT
May 12, 2026
PassQUAT sanitizer test strips were not available. Please obtain QUAT sanitizer test strips to verify QUAT sanitizer concentration., , Chlorine test strips were expired. Please obtain valid chlorine test strips to verify dishwasher chlorine concentration.
- Exhaust hood due for cleaning. Buildup of grease noted. Please clean and maintain., , - Prep cooler work surface was taped with a buildup of food debris noted around the tape. Please remove the tape and clean around this area.
Large green cutting board was noted stored vertically in between wall and stand-up freezer with the one edge on the ground., , May 1, 2026 - Large green cutting board and red cutting board stored on an unsanitary black tray/rack. Please clean and sanitize the cutting boards and the rack. Do not store utensils/equipment on unsanitary surfaces., , May 12, 2026 - Cutting boards were removed from the area during the inspection. Please clean the black rack.
Outstanding - The following equipment require attention:, - high touch surfaces of all coolers and freezers in back area (ie. handles), - exhaust hood canopy and filters - built up dust and grease, - gray food storage carts, - inside and outside microwave - improvement noted, , May 1, 2026:, , - White rice bin near storage area - improvement noted, - Soy sauce pails in the kitchen - corrected, - Surfaces of timers, - Knives storage area in kitchen, - Surfaces of rice cookers, , Built up grease/grime and/or food debris noted. Please clean and maintain in a sanitary condition.
The following area/s require attention:, - Outside dry food bins in back storage area - outstanding, - Floors under storage racks in back storage area - outstanding , - Stainless backsplash behind cookline - outstanding , - Lower shelf beside cookline - outstanding, - Both tempura stations - outstanding
The following areas require attention: , , - Walls near dishwashing area - buildup of dirt/debris noted, - Back storage area - Please organize this area to allow for effective cleaning and sanitation.
Washoku Bistro is in the WESTMOUNT neighbourhood. WESTMOUNT, Edmonton has 124 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of June 5, 2026, there are 95 (77%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 6 times since June 11, 2024, with 6 passes and 0 closures on record.
QUAT sanitizer test strips were not available. Please obtain QUAT sanitizer test strips to verify QUAT sanitizer concentration., , Chlorine test strips were expired. Please obtain valid chlorine test strips to verify dishwasher chlorine concentration.
- Exhaust hood due for cleaning. Buildup of grease noted. Please clean and maintain., , - Prep cooler work surface was taped with a buildup of food debris noted around the tape. Please remove the tape and clean around this area.
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.
Large green cutting board was noted stored vertically in between wall and stand-up freezer with the one edge on the ground., , May 1, 2026 - Large green cutting board and red cutting board stored on an unsanitary black tray/rack. Please clean and sanitize the cutting boards and the rack. Do not store utensils/equipment on unsanitary surfaces., , May 12, 2026 - Cutting boards were removed from the area during the inspection. Please clean the black rack.
Outstanding - The following equipment require attention:, - high touch surfaces of all coolers and freezers in back area (ie. handles), - exhaust hood canopy and filters - built up dust and grease, - gray food storage carts, - inside and outside microwave - improvement noted, , May 1, 2026:, , - White rice bin near storage area - improvement noted, - Soy sauce pails in the kitchen - corrected, - Surfaces of timers, - Knives storage area in kitchen, - Surfaces of rice cookers, , Built up grease/grime and/or food debris noted. Please clean and maintain in a sanitary condition.
The following area/s require attention:, - Outside dry food bins in back storage area - outstanding, - Floors under storage racks in back storage area - outstanding , - Stainless backsplash behind cookline - outstanding , - Lower shelf beside cookline - outstanding, - Both tempura stations - outstanding
The following areas require attention: , , - Walls near dishwashing area - buildup of dirt/debris noted, - Back storage area - Please organize this area to allow for effective cleaning and sanitation.
Sanitizer solution bucket in the sushi prep area at the front was measured at 0 ppm. Maintain QUAT sanitizer solution concentrations at 200 ppm at all times. The sanitizer solution was then replaced. 200 ppm QUAT sanitizer was detected.
Raw pork in a container was stored on top of other food items in the prep cooler and beside precooked vegetables. Although the container was closed, this is not an acceptable storage method. Ensure all foods are protected from cross-contamination at all times. Do not stack foods in the prep cooler. The container was moved to another cooler designated for raw meats.
Sushi display cooler was measured at >10C. The cooler was not on. The operator indicated that the food had been in the cooler for approximately 1 hour. Food is not left in the sushi cooler overnight. Please ensure the cooler is on at all times and maintained at or below 4C., , The cooler was turned back on.
Paper towel dispenser was empty at the only back of house hand sink. Please ensure that hand sinks are stocked with paper towels at all times. The dispenser was restocked during the inspection.
QUAT sanitizer test strips were not available. Please obtain QUAT sanitizer test strips to verify QUAT sanitizer concentration., , Chlorine test strips were expired. Please obtain valid chlorine test strips to verify dishwasher chlorine concentration.
Recent pest control records were not available for review. Please provide recent pest control records.
- Exhaust hood due for cleaning. Buildup of grease noted. Please clean and maintain., , - Prep cooler work surface was taped with a buildup of food debris noted around the tape. Please remove the tape and clean around this area.
Two chipped wooden spoons were found. Please ensure all utensils are maintained in good condition for effective cleaning and sanitation. , , The spoons were discarded onsite.
Large green cutting board was noted stored vertically in between wall and stand-up freezer with the one edge on the ground., , May 1, 2026 - Large green cutting board and red cutting board stored on an unsanitary black tray/rack. Please clean and sanitize the cutting boards and the rack. Do not store utensils/equipment on unsanitary surfaces.
Outstanding - The following equipment require attention:, - high touch surfaces of all coolers and freezers in back area (ie. handles), - exhaust hood canopy and filters - built up dust and grease, - gray food storage carts, - inside and outside microwave, , May 1, 2026:, , - White rice bin near storage area, - Soy sauce pails in the kitchen, - Surfaces of timers, - Knives storage area in kitchen, - Surfaces of rice cookers, , Built up grease/grime and/or food debris noted. Please clean and maintain in a sanitary condition.
The following areas require attention: , , - Walls near dishwashing area - buildup of dirt/debris noted, - Area near/under dishwasher - Insanitary conditions noted, - Back storage area - Please organize this area to allow for effective cleaning and sanitation.
The following area/s require attention:, - Outside dry food bins in back storage area - outstanding, - Floors under storage racks in back storage area - outstanding , - Stainless backsplash behind cookline - outstanding , - Walls and ceilings with build up dust - corrected, - Lower shelf beside cookline - outstanding, - Floors under sinks - outstanding , - Both tempura stations - outstanding
No sanitizer solution was prepared while food prep was taking place., , Corrective action: Please ensure sanitizer bottles or buckets are prepared and in use before food prep begins.
- Soap unavailable at front end hand sink in sushi area, - Paper towel dispenser empty at back kitchen hand sink.
- Onion & potato bags were stored directly on ground, - Rice bin noted left open when not in use., , Please ensure all foods are stored off the ground and dry food storage bins are closed after use.
Cardboard lining numerous shelves., , Please remove cardboard and line with a material that is smooth and easy to clean.
Large green cutting board was noted stored vertically in between wall and stand-up freezer with the one edge on the ground.
The following equipment require attention:, - high touch surfaces of all coolers and freezers in back area (ie. handles), - prep coolers - upper level under canopy, inside lower level, high touch surfaces, - exhaust hood canopy and filters - built up dust and grease, - gray food storage carts, - inside and outside microwave
The following area/s require attention:, - Outside dry food bins in back storage area, - Floors under storage racks in back storage area, - Stainless backsplash behind cookline, - Walls and ceilings with build up dust, - Lower shelf beside cookline, - Floors under sinks, - Both tempura stations
Chemical dishwasher in disrepair.
THe following area/s require attention:, - stainless lower shelves in kitchen, - outside dry food bins, - ceiling tiles with built up dirt, - Stainless steel surface behind deep fryer
No sanitizer solution was prepared while food prep was taking place., , Corrective action: Please ensure sanitizer buckets are prepared and in use before food prep begins.
Rice bin left open when not in use.
The mechanical dishwasher was not sanitizing dishes and utensils properly as sanitizer bucket was empty. , , Action item: operator to use dishwasher to wash and rinse dishes & utensils then set up large sink to sanitize them in a 100ppm bleach sanitizer solution until dishwasher is serviced/repaired
Bag of panko noted stored directly on ground
The following equipment require attention:, - top of chest freezer, - top of dishwasher, - outside surfaces of all stand up coolers and freezers
Chemical dishwasher in disrepair.
THe following area/s require attention:, - stainless lower shelves in kitchen, - outside dry food bins, - ceiling tiles with built up dirt, - Stainless steel surface behind deep fryer