Sajj Shawarma Ltd.
B - 3843 Caxton Street Whitecourt AB T7S 1N8 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Sajj Shawarma Ltd. has been inspected 10 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since January 26, 2024. The most recent inspection, on May 25, 2026, found no infractions.
5 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control.
The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 12, 2026. For example:
Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
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 September 12, 2025. For example:
Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
Other findingsLower risk
Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 30, 2025. For example:
Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
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.
10 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- It was observed that the low-risk foods preparation cooler displayed a digital temperature of 2 Celsius but had a measured internal temperature of approximately 10 C (measured with two separate AHS thermometers placed inside the unit for 15 minutes). Please repair the unit to ensure the internal temperature is below four Celsius.Update: The cooler fan is not working, and a new fan has been ordered. The new equipment shall be installed in the near future. An extension has been given to complete the repair.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- It was observed that the low-risk foods preparation cooler displayed a digital temperature of 2 Celsius but had a measured internal temperature of approximately 10 C (measured with two separate AHS thermometers placed inside the unit for 15 minutes). Please repair the unit to ensure the internal temperature is below four Celsius.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- It was observed that the line preparation cooler was over four Celsius as indicated by an AHS and site internal thermometers. The unit is filled with numerous boxes that may be impeding air flow. Troubleshoot by removing boxes and adjusting the unit thermostat.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
- 1. It was observed that the ventilation canopy requires professional cleaning. 2. The ventilation canopy fire suppression system requires inspection and certification.The due date for this repair potentially may not be met. An extension was granted to correct this deficiency.
- 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
- 1. It was observed that the ventilation canopy requires professional cleaning. 2. The ventilation canopy fire suppression system requires inspection and certification.
- 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions