Zum's Eatery
116 Waterton Avenue Waterton Park AB T0K 2M0 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Zum's Eatery has been inspected 8 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since May 10, 2024. The most recent inspection, on May 14, 2026, found no infractions.
3 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing.
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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 6, 2026. For example:
Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
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 July 15, 2025. For example:
Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 9, 2025. For example:
Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
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.
8 inspections
- 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 QUATs dispenser measured >400 ppm. The operator will contact the chemical technician to turn down the concentration to 200 ppm.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- QUAT sanitizer test strips expired in 2017; please obtain new test strips.
- 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?
- Cleaning had improved but is still needed under the fryers.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Risk Management Inspection
3 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Staff was observed wiping the prep counter with a cloth and then storing the cloth on their apron. Cleaning cloths must be stored in a sanitizer bucket when not in use to prevent cross-contamination. This was corrected during the inspection.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Outstanding*The entrance and exit flaps on the dishwasher had a build-up of grime on the outsides. There was debris in the bottom of the containers where the utensils were being stored. The cutting board along the food prep table was discoloured and needs to be resurfaced or replaced. Please ensure that the indicated areas are cleaned and sanitized to prevent cross-contamination from occurring.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Significant grease, grime, and food debris buildup observed under the cookline and fryers. The back of the oven was also dirty. A deep cleaning of hard-to-reach areas is required to maintain sanitary conditions.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The entrance and exit flaps on the dishwasher had a build-up of grime on the outsides. There was debris in the bottom of the containers where the utensils were being stored. The cutting board along the food prep table was discoloured and needs to be resurfaced or replaced. Please ensure that the indicated areas are cleaned and sanitized to prevent cross-contamination from occurring.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The cupboard shelves (below counters) throughout the store were observed to have dust and debris build-up in them. Please ensure that the shelves are kept in a clean and sanitary condition to prevent cross-contamination from occurring.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The following hard to reach areas had a buildup grease, debris, syrup, grime or dust and need to be cleaned: underneath the cookline, deep fryer and prep coolers, ceiling fans, ceiling tiles, underneath pop syrup dispensers, underneath the ice machine, and underneath shelving in the walk-in cooler.A few mice droppings were noted under the dry storage shelving area. Please clean and sanitize with PPE.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions