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Osmow's Shawarma

690 - 9737 Macleod Trail SW Calgary AB T2J 0P6 · Food - General

Inspection summary

Osmow's Shawarma has been inspected 5 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since August 27, 2024. The most recent inspection, on May 26, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

2 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 26, 2026. For example: Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 26, 2026. For example: Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 26, 2026. For example: Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded once on January 16, 2025. For example: Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded once on January 16, 2025. For example: Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?

About this data

These results come from Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health), which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

5 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Quat sanitizer measured at 0 ppm. Fresh solution made, measured at 200 ppm.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • In one of the front preparation coolers, a ladle stored inside a container was observed touching the sliced tomatoes. Correction was made. Ensure that the ladle handle does not come into contact with food items.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Two packages of raw meat were observed stored at room temperature, with a measured temperature of 10°C. Instruction was provided not to store perishable foods at room temperature. The meat was moved to the cooler onsite.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Internal cooking temperatures of meats were not verified using probe thermometerRequirement:Please cook meats to 74C after shaving from the cones on vertical grill and verify internal cooking temperature using probe thermometer.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • **Corrected**QUATS sanitizer solution was measured 0ppm. - Operator remade the solution and tested at 200 ppm. **Please ensure QUATS sanitizer is maintained at 200ppm at all times.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • **Corrected**Staff bag was stored with food containers under the table in back kitchen area. - Operator removed the bag during inspection. **Please ensure personal items are stored separately from food items at all items to prevent cross-contamination.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Cooking procedures discussed during inspection. Staff said they were cooking the meat to 69*C. **Please ensure all high risk food are cooked to a minimum of 74*C at all times.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • **Corrected**Cutting board and iceberg lettuce was observed on top of the hand sink in back of the house. - Operator removed the items to provide access during inspection. **Please ensure that hand sink remains accessible at all times for handwashing
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • **Corrected**Plastic forks and knives in the front of the house was stored with eating side in different directions. - Opeartor adjusted all the knives and forks so that eating sides face one direction to prevent contamination.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • A piece of unfinished wood was observed under the front left corner of the 3-compartment dishwashing sink, which is not easily cleanable. **Please remove the wood or clean and paint it to ensure it is clenable.
  4. Initial Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

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