10108 124 Street NW · WESTMOUNT
Watari Japanese 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 3 times since February 24, 2025, with 3 passes and 0 closures on record.
Wiping rags were observed stored on countertops. During the inspection, the rags were removed, and clean rags were placed in container with sanitizer solution.
The pH of sushi rice is not being recorded prior to storage. The operator must ensure that all required food safety checks are documented before storing food.
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.
The dishwasher sanitizer concentration tested at 0 ppm and remained at 0 ppm after rerunning and retesting, despite being connected to a full sanitizer container. Repair arrangements were made during the inspection. , , In the meantime, an approved manual dishwashing method must be used until the dishwasher is serviced or replaced.
The bulk rice scoop was observed stored on top of the dirty container lid. The scoop was removed and placed in the sink for cleaning during the inspection.
Due to the sanitization issues identified with the dishwasher during the inspection, it is evident that the dishwasher sanitizer concentrations are not being tested frequently. , , The operator must conduct regular testing of the dishwasher sanitizer concentration at appropriate intervals to ensure effectiveness.
1. Scale build-up and mildew were observed in ice machine., 2. Accumulation of dust was observed on the walls and ceiling of the Walk-in cooler., , The violations must be addressed immediately by Conduct thorough cleaning and sanitization to affected areas.
Wet cleaning towels were observed on the kitchen cabinets., , Towels were immersed in sanitizer solutions during inspection., , Ensure cleaning towels are immersed in sanitizer solution.
The thermometer in the front prep cooler was non-functional., , Replace the thermometer.
FEB 24,2025: The fan in the walk-in cooler needs to be cleaned., , Additional cleaning still required on cooking equipment (ie. stove, deep fryers) due to thick layer of grease buildup. , , A company is hired to clean the equipment yearly, however, this should be maintained and cleaned throughout the year.