6 - 10502 107 Avenue NW
In Compliance
No violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
Yafo Shawarma Cafe is in the CENTRAL MCDOUGALL neighbourhood. CENTRAL MCDOUGALL, Edmonton has 118 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of July 15, 2026, there are 101 (86%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance or Closed.
This restaurant has been inspected 4 times since April 21, 2026, with 1 in compliance, 3 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
No violations
1 violation
Someone in care or control of the facility is required to successfully complete an approved food safety course., , A copy of the certificate of completion must be provided to our office by May 7, 2026.
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.
Massawa Cafe & Restaurant
CENTRAL MCDOUGALL
7 violations
There was no probe-style thermometer available for monitoring internal food temperatures., , REQUIRED ACTION: obtain a probe-style thermometer for monitoring internal temperatures of foods (e.g. cooking, cooling and hot-holding temperatures).
The high-temperature dishwasher was not turned on and warmed up sufficiently for testing during the inspection. Will return tomorrow to test the dishwasher. Facility is restricted to the using single-use customer dishes and utensils for the time being., , Staff will wash and sanitize the dishes and utensils used during food preparation at the two-compartment sink., , April 22, 2026: the dishwasher is still not reaching adequate sanitizing temperature at dish level during the final rinse cycle. 65C was the highest temperature reached while testing during today's inspection. A minimum of 71C is required. The dishwasher must be serviced to ensure it is adequately sanitizing dishes and utensils. , Staff continue to be restricted to using single-service customer dishes and utensils.
There was no liquid soap in a dispenser at the kitchen hand sink., The paper towel at the front service counter hand sink was not in a dispenser/holder., , REQUIRED ACTION: liquid hand soap and paper towel must be provided in dispensers at all hand sinks at all times.
Chlorine test strips were not available for testing and monitoring a 100 ppm chlorine sanitizing solution. , , REQUIRED ACTION: obtain chlorine test strips for testing and monitoring a 100 ppm chlorine sanitizing solution for use on food contact surfaces.
There is a gap at the bottom of the back kitchen door., , REQUIRED ACTION: install weather stripping at the bottom of the kitchen back door to help prevent entry of pests., -obtain pest control/monitoring devices and place them in the facility to monitor for any pest activity., -print and complete the AHS pest control checklist and complete the list each month. Keep these records on-site for review at future inspections.
Someone in care or control of the facility is required to successfully complete an approved food safety course., , A copy of the certificate of completion must be provided to our office by April 7, 2026.
The raw wood walls behind the front service counter must be re-finished so that they are smooth, water-resistant, easy to clean and in good repair.
9 violations
A jug of milk was found sitting directly in the ice inside of the ice machine. This was corrected during the inspection., , REQUIRED ACTION: do not store food or utensils in the ice inside the ice machine as any contamination present on the surfaces of these items will contaminate the ice.
There was no probe-style thermometer available for monitoring internal food temperatures., , REQUIRED ACTION: obtain a probe-style thermometer for monitoring internal temperatures of foods (e.g. cooking, cooling and hot-holding temperatures).
The high-temperature dishwasher was not turned on and warmed up sufficiently for testing during the inspection. Will return tomorrow to test the dishwasher. Facility is restricted to the using single-use customer dishes and utensils for the time being., , Staff will wash and sanitize the dishes and utensils used during food preparation at the two-compartment sink.
There was no liquid soap in a dispenser at the kitchen hand sink., The paper towel at the front service counter hand sink was not in a dispenser/holder., , REQUIRED ACTION: liquid hand soap and paper towel must be provided in dispensers at all hand sinks at all times.
Black garbage bag was found to be used to store food (bread)., , REQUIRED ACTION: do not use garbage bags to store food as these contain chemicals for odor suppression which may leach into the food. Use only food grade packaging or containers.
Chlorine test strips were not available for testing and monitoring a 100 ppm chlorine sanitizing solution. , , REQUIRED ACTION: obtain chlorine test strips for testing and monitoring a 100 ppm chlorine sanitizing solution for use on food contact surfaces.
There is a gap at the bottom of the back kitchen door., , REQUIRED ACTION: install weather stripping at the bottom of the kitchen back door to help prevent entry of pests., -obtain pest control/monitoring devices and place them in the facility to monitor for any pest activity., -print and complete the AHS pest control checklist and complete the list each month. Keep these records on-site for review at future inspections.
Someone in care or control of the facility is required to successfully complete an approved food safety course., , A copy of the certificate of completion must be provided to our office by April 7, 2026.
The raw wood walls behind the front service counter must be re-finished so that they are smooth, water-resistant, easy to clean and in good repair.