317 Banff Avenue
Not in Compliance
4 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
October 27, 2025
*Repeat Violation*, No pest control monitoring records were available for review. Staff was unsure if self monitoring pest control utilized or a pest control company was utilized. Please determine which type of pest control monitoring is utilized and provide PHI with the last 3 pest control records for review.
Permit posted expired at the end of September, was also not in a location visible to patrons. , , - Please ensure updated permit is posted in a conspicuous location.
There was some food debris/grease buildup noted in the following locations: , , - Behind and in-between cooking equipment , - Back freezer storage area , - Walls by the sink, - Underneath 3-compartment sink , , Please clean these areas.
There was some clutter in the back storage room inside fridges that were not plugged in. , , - Remove any unnecessary items/recycling. Please ensure this area is organized to facilitate cleaning.
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.
In Compliance means no violations were outstanding at that visit. Not in Compliance means one or more violations were found that weren't corrected on site. Closed means the inspector ordered the premises to stop serving customers until the issues were corrected.
Dollarama 1585
This restaurant has been inspected 9 times since June 14, 2023, with 0 in compliance, 9 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
4 violations
*Repeat Violation*, No pest control monitoring records were available for review. Staff was unsure if self monitoring pest control utilized or a pest control company was utilized. Please determine which type of pest control monitoring is utilized and provide PHI with the last 3 pest control records for review.
Permit posted expired at the end of September, was also not in a location visible to patrons. , , - Please ensure updated permit is posted in a conspicuous location.
There was some food debris/grease buildup noted in the following locations: , , - Behind and in-between cooking equipment , - Back freezer storage area , - Walls by the sink, - Underneath 3-compartment sink , , Please clean these areas.
There was some clutter in the back storage room inside fridges that were not plugged in. , , - Remove any unnecessary items/recycling. Please ensure this area is organized to facilitate cleaning.
6 violations
Cooked potatoes are French fries were out on the back counter without means of temperature control, potatoes were around 9C with an IR thermometer, had been out for around 30 minutes according to staff. , , - Items were moved into the fridge below 4C. Please ensure all food items are stored properly.
Hand sink was not draining properly, leaving dirty water building up in the sink. , , - Please repair the hand sink, ensure it can drain properly. Please ensure hands are washed before putting on gloves and after removing them.
*Repeat Violation*, No pest control monitoring records were available for review. Staff was unsure if self monitoring pest control utilized or a pest control company was utilized. Please determine which type of pest control monitoring is utilized and provide PHI with the last 3 pest control records for review.
3 violations
No pest control monitoring records were available for review. Staff was unsure if self monitoring pest control utilized or a pest control company was utilized. Please determine which type of pest control monitoring is utilized and provide PHI with the last 3 pest control records for review.
There was a significant amount of food debris/grease buildup in the back storage area by the freezers. , , - Please clean this area.
There was some clutter in the back storage room. , , - Remove any unnecessary items/recycling. Please ensure this area is organized to facilitate cleaning.
5 violations
No sanitizer solutions were prepared at the time of inspection. Solutions were made during the inspection. , , - Please ensure that whenever food handling is occurring that there is a food safe sanitizer available onsite.
White stand-up fridge at the front counter was warm. Ambient air temperature around 11C. , , - Remove all high-risk products. Do not store foods in this fridge until it can hold temperatures below 4C.
No pest control monitoring records were available for review. Staff was unsure if self monitoring pest control utilized or a pest control company was utilized. Please determine which type of pest control monitoring is utilized and provide PHI with the last 3 pest control records for review.
8 violations
Initially, no sanitizer was prepared. Operator was able to prepare a 200 ppm QUAT solution. , , - Please ensure that there is a sanitizer solution prepared at all times when food preparation is occurring.
Food handler was observed wearing a watch. , , - Please ensure staff handling food remove all hand/wrist jewelry.
There was an unlabeled chemical bottle in the kitchen. , , - Please ensure all chemicals used are appropriately labelled.
6 violations
, Bucket of sanitizer with cloths in it initially had 0 ppm concentration. , , - Solution was replaced onsite and operator was able to create a 200 ppm QUAT solution.
, Staff was observed not their washing hands after removing gloves to handle money. , , - Spoke to staff regarding handwashing, staff recognized that they should have washed their hands between tasks and immediately performed hand washing.
, Some fruit flies were observed in the back kitchen near the 3-compartment sink. , , - Eliminate any standing water, consult with Pest Control Operator in order to control the flies.
7 violations
, No sanitizing solutions were prepared upon arrival. Sanitizer needs to be available at all times when food preparation is occurring. , , - Staff was able to prepare a 200 ppm QUAT solution for surfaces.
, Staff described re-using Donair cones at the end of the night. Cones need to be shaved, cooked, then refrigerated, or discarded at the end of the night. Partially cooked cones cannot be re-used the next day. , , - Ensure proper Donair and Shawarma procedures are followed.
, No test strips for the QUAT and chlorine sanitizers could be located onsite. , , - Ensure there are appropriate test strips available, and that staff are testing their sanitizing solutions to ensure that they are at the correct concentration.
5 violations
A box of lettuce was stored on the same shelving level as a bag of raw meat. Please reorganize the fridge in the storage room so that ready to eat foods/ vegetables are protected from contamination.
No pest control monitoring records were available for review. Staff was unsure if self monitoring pest control utilized or a pest control company was utilized. Please determine which type of pest control monitoring is utilized and provide PHI with the last 3 pest control records for review.
The freezers in the storage room were not in good repair. Handles were missing, ice build up was so high that the freezer door did not close properly, and the interior of the freezer was cracked and the insulation was exposed. Please repair or replace the freezers so that they are in good working condition and are smooth, nonporous, and easily cleanable.
7 violations
The three compartment sink dishwashing procedures were rereviewed with the operator. The procedures discussed were not correct. Dishes must be cleaned before they are sanitized. Please ensure staff are washing with soap and water in the first compartment, rinsing in the second compartment, and sanitizing dishes in the third compartment.
A box of lettuce was stored on the same shelving level as a bag of raw meat. Please reorganize the fridge in the storage room so that ready to eat foods/ vegetables are protected from contamination.
No pest control monitoring records were available for review. Staff was unsure if self monitoring pest control utilized or a pest control company was utilized. Please determine which type of pest control monitoring is utilized and provide PHI with the last 3 pest control records for review.
Permit posted expired at the end of September, was also not in a location visible to patrons. , , - Please ensure updated permit is posted in a conspicuous location.
There was some food debris/grease buildup noted in the following locations: , , - Behind and in-between cooking equipment , - Back freezer storage area , - Walls by the sink, - Underneath 3-compartment sink , , Please clean these areas.
There was some clutter in the back storage room inside fridges that were not plugged in. , , - Remove any unnecessary items/recycling. Please ensure this area is organized to facilitate cleaning.
A buildup of food debris, grease, and grime were observed throughout the facility. Please clean and sanitize the following areas: , , - Inside back stand-up refrigerator, - Floors in back kitchen, - High-touch areas (fridge handles, sink taps) , - Near 3-compartment sink, - Mop closet, - Back storage area
There was some clutter in the back storage room. , , - Remove any unnecessary items/recycling. Please ensure this area is organized to facilitate cleaning.
No functional probe thermometer was available onsite. , , - Please acquire a probe thermometer to verify internal temperatures.
No pest control monitoring records were available for review. Staff was unsure if self monitoring pest control utilized or a pest control company was utilized. Please determine which type of pest control monitoring is utilized and provide PHI with the last 3 pest control records for review.
, Some fruit flies were observed in the back kitchen near the 3-compartment sink. , , - Eliminate any standing water, consult with Pest Control Operator in order to control the flies.
There was some clutter in the back storage room. , , - Remove any unnecessary items/recycling. Please ensure this area is organized to facilitate cleaning.
A buildup of food debris, grease, and grime were observed throughout the facility. Please clean and sanitize the following areas: , , - Inside stand-up refrigerator, - Floors in back kitchen, - Inside back kitchen cupboards, - High-touch areas (fridge handles, sink taps) , - Walls, - Near 3-compartment sink, - Mop closet
No pest control monitoring records were available for review. Staff was unsure if self monitoring pest control utilized or a pest control company was utilized. Please determine which type of pest control monitoring is utilized and provide PHI with the last 3 pest control records for review.
, The smaller cutting board in the back kitchen was damaged. , , - Replace any broken or damaged food equipment that is no longer smooth and cleanable.
, A buildup of food debris, grease, and grime were observed throughout the facility. Please clean and sanitize the following areas: , - Inside stand up refrigerator,, - Floors in back kitchen, - Back kitchen cupboards, - High-touch areas (fridge handles, sink taps) ,
No pest control monitoring records were available for review. Staff was unsure if self monitoring pest control utilized or a pest control company was utilized. Please determine which type of pest control monitoring is utilized and provide PHI with the last 3 pest control records for review.
, 1) Lights in the main kitchen are missing light covers. , , - Ensure all lights are shatterproof or have appropriate covers to prevent contamination. , , 2) There appeared to be a leak at the 3-compartment sink. , , - Repair the leak, ensure all plumbing is in good working order.
, The smaller cutting boards are very damaged and have deep grooves and stains. These can no longer be adequately cleaned and need to be replaced. , , - Replace any broken or damaged food equipment that is no longer smooth and cleanable.
, A buildup of food debris, grease, and grime were observed throughout the facility. Please clean and sanitize the following areas: , - Walls , - Floor of back preparation area, - High-touch areas (frridge handles, sink taps) ,
A build up of food debris, grease, and grime were observed throughout the facility. Please clean and sanitize the following areas: walls, floors, exterior of cabinets, the cart in the storage room, the interior and exteriors of the freezers.
No cleaning schedule was available for review. Please provide PHI with a cleaning schedule.
Operator lacks basic food safety knowledge. Please have an operator register and complete a food safety course and provide PHI with a certificate.
The freezers in the storage room were not in good repair. Handles were missing, ice build up was so high that the freezer door did not close properly, and the interior of the freezer was cracked and the insulation was exposed. Please repair or replace the freezers so that they are in good working condition and are smooth, nonporous, and easily cleanable.
A build up of food debris, grease, and grime were observed throughout the facility. Please clean and sanitize the following areas: walls, floors, exterior of cabinets, the cart in the storage room, the interior and exteriors of the freezers.
No cleaning schedule was available for review. Please provide PHI with a cleaning schedule.