Takumi Japanese Restaurant
23 8 Street NW Medicine Hat AB T1A 6N9 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Takumi Japanese Restaurant has been inspected 11 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since October 24, 2023. The most recent inspection, on August 25, 2026, found no infractions.
5 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and 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.
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 March 10, 2026. For example:
Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
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 once on March 10, 2026. For example:
Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on March 10, 2026. For example:
Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 3, 2025. For example:
Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
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 March 21, 2026. For example:
Is solid and liquid waste being managed in a suitable manner?
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.
11 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 24. Is solid and liquid waste being managed in a suitable manner?
- The garbage container at the prep cooler is too small and it is observed full at the time of inspection.
- 24. Is solid and liquid waste being managed in a suitable manner?
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Some/excess fish product is being kept at room temperature on the prep cooler counter.The operator did promptly place these in the cooler. Further, advised that this practice must cease and that this observation must not be found again.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Chlorine sanitizer test paper is not supplied.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Floor areas in the back and the hallway, especially under the refrigeration units, three-compartment sink and metal shelving units, are very dirty.
- 24. Is solid and liquid waste being managed in a suitable manner?
- The garbage container at the prep cooler is too small and it is observed full at the time of inspection.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- The sanitizer in the spray bottle was measured at 0 ppm bleach. The operator promptly prepared a new bottle with a concentration of 200 ppm bleach.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- A bag of raw meat was stored on the middle shelf of the refrigerator, which could potentially contaminate adjacent food items and those stored beneath it. The operator promptly relocated the meat to the bottom shelf.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Grease buildup was observed along the edge of the hood. The vent hood does not have a sticker indicating the date of its last service. Please ensure the vent hood is cleaned regularly to avoid grease accumulation.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Bags of raw meat were stored on the middle shelf, above a bag of avocado and next to a bag of cooked meat, in a fridge located at the back. The operator promptly reorganized the fridge, moving the raw meat to the bottom shelf.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Grease buildup was observed along the edge of the hood. The vent hood does not have a sticker indicating the date of its last service. Please ensure the vent hood is cleaned regularly to avoid grease accumulation.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Back room floor soiled from spilled or leaked foodAction: Clean and sanitise spill on back room floor
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
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