2303 Ellwood Drive SW · ELLERSLIE INDUSTRIAL
Zaika Indian Bistro is in the ELLERSLIE INDUSTRIAL neighbourhood. ELLERSLIE INDUSTRIAL, Edmonton has 127 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of April 17, 2026, there are 106 (83%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 5 times since March 4, 2025, with 5 passes and 0 closures on record.
** - wet/used/dirty cleaning cloths were stored on the countertop at room temperature and not in sanitizing solution when not in use.
** - despite handling raw chicken - no ready-made sanitizer was observed within the kitchen. Staff member had to be instructed on making sanitizer.
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.
** - staff member was talking on the phone while conducting dough preparation, touching the dirty phone - then touching the dough without handwashing first
** - tandoori sauce marinade that contained raw chicken juice was used and stored under counter and into the shelving at room temperature long after use, area with the raw chicken was not sanitized after use., ** - a container of onions was stored on top of a garbage can. Dirty garbage cans cannot be used as food countertops or shelving.
** - staff member tried to start cooking procedures after PHI explained raw chicken may have contaminated the surfaces - to sanitizer first. Retraining required., ** - a toilet plunger was stored with foods in the 2-compartment sink
** - improper thawing of high risk foods were observed - several bagged food items were thawing at room temperature.
** - improper cooling techniques were in use for high risk foods
** - A large variety of high risk foods were left stored at room temperature with no one addressing the food items. Please retrain
** - a knife was stored in an unsanitary manner - the blade shoved in between countertops., ** - scoops were stored with the dirty high-touch surface of the scoop handles in direct contact with the food ingredient
** - staff member covered dough with a black garbage bag. Garbage bags are not food grade. Retraining required
** - a protective light cover is required in the storage room
** - a buildup of grime, grease, and debris was observed on the following items that includes but is not limited to: all containers, all lids, all interior of containers, industrial can opener, walk-in freezer and cooler doors/edges/handles, black plastic storage shelf by walk-ins, ice machine lid interior, cutting board on the cook line
** - a buildup of grime, grease, dirt, and/or debris was observed on the following areas that includes but is not limited to: high up on walls (especially near walk-ins), ceilings (especially near walkins)
** - foods were not covered to prevent contamination in the walk-in freezer
** - handsink in the bar was missing soap for proper handwashing
** - handsink in kitchen was blocked and completely inaccessible for use
** - ice scoop was stored in an unsanitary manner in the dust on top of the ice machine, scoops were stored with the dirty high-touch surface in direct contact with food ingredients
** - a protective light cover is required in the storage room
** - a buildup of grime, grease, and debris was observed on the following items that includes but is not limited to: all containers, all lids, all interior of containers, industrial can opener, walk-in freezer and cooler doors/edges/handles, black plastic storage shelf by walk-ins.
** - broken containers, container lids were observed in several areas - please remove/discard, ** - one cutting board in the kitchen was poorly constructed with plastic fraying and breaking off - please replace.
** - a buildup of grime, grease, dirt, and/or debris was observed on the following areas that includes but is not limited to: floors under equipment and in hard-to-reach areas, high up on walls (especially near walk-ins), ceilings (especially near walkins), the washrooms, child high chairs
** - scoops were stored improperly - the dirty handle and high-touch surface was stored in direct contact with the food ingredients
** -The counter surrounding the front handwashing sink in the front service area is observed to be in disrepair and is no longer smooth, resistant to moisture and easy to clean. Washroom stall doors were observed to be in disrepair and are no longer smooth, resistant to moisture and easy to clean.
** - Several holes in the flooring are observed in the kitchen areas. Ensure that the holes are sealed to render the surface smooth, resistant to moisture and easy to clean.
** - containers and lids throughout had a build up of grease and grime.
** - the back storage room floors, walls were very dirty and a build up of grease and grime was observed. The child high chairs required more thorough cleaning, build up was observed.
** - washroom toilets, toilet bases, doors, sinks, counters, mirrors, floors, child change tables, etc. were very dirty and require thorough daily cleaning.