500 Spray Avenue
Not in Compliance
6 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
May 14, 2026
Not in ComplianceDishwasher only reached 62C on sanitizing cycle (after running a few times). Ensure dishwasher is tested prior to use and confirm minimum plate level temperature of 71C.
In general, pest control was good with no infestations/excessive flies noted. One small drain/fruit fly was noted on one of the cutting boards used for garnishes. Continue with pest control activities and ensure any fly populations are controlled.
Mould was noted on ceiling in dish area. Remove any water damaged/mouldy building materials. Pooling water was noted on the floor. Ensure adequate ventilation and removal of moisture in this area.
Bar counter near dishwasher/hand sink is flaking finish and there is some exposed wood. Refinish bar counter where needed.
Cutting boards used for garnishes are becoming rough/grooved on surface. Replace any cutting boards that are not smooth/easily cleanable.
Some build up of grease/debris between hot line equipment and on floor between/behind equipment. Ensure adequate cleaning around equipment.
This restaurant has been inspected 4 times since February 22, 2024, with 0 in compliance, 4 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
6 violations
Dishwasher only reached 62C on sanitizing cycle (after running a few times). Ensure dishwasher is tested prior to use and confirm minimum plate level temperature of 71C.
In general, pest control was good with no infestations/excessive flies noted. One small drain/fruit fly was noted on one of the cutting boards used for garnishes. Continue with pest control activities and ensure any fly populations are controlled.
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.
Fairmont Banff Springs - Grapes Wine Bar
Mould was noted on ceiling in dish area. Remove any water damaged/mouldy building materials. Pooling water was noted on the floor. Ensure adequate ventilation and removal of moisture in this area.
Bar counter near dishwasher/hand sink is flaking finish and there is some exposed wood. Refinish bar counter where needed.
Cutting boards used for garnishes are becoming rough/grooved on surface. Replace any cutting boards that are not smooth/easily cleanable.
Some build up of grease/debris between hot line equipment and on floor between/behind equipment. Ensure adequate cleaning around equipment.
4 violations
Most items being held hot were at an acceptable hot holding temperature (potatoes, sauces in altosham). However, one insert with gravy was measured at 55C. Gravy was rapidly reheated to 74C prior to being placed back into hot holding above 60C- corrected.
Limited number of small flies (2-3) noted in vicinity of dishwasher. Follow recommendations of pest control operator. Additional grouting/control of pooling water/ventilation or fans/drain treatments may be required to maintain the area free of pests.
Bar counter near dishwasher/hand sink is flaking finish and there is some exposed wood. Refinish bar counter where needed.
Flap in bar dishwasher is repaired with duct tape. Replace part so that all areas are easily cleanable.
2 violations
1. Grouting between floor tiles deep in dishwasher area and on line by walk-in fridges and causing debris/pooling water between tiles. Refinish/re-grout tiles where the floor is not smooth/cleanable., 2. Back room by downstairs ice machine is worn concrete and pooling water was noted. Refinish this area so that it can be maintained in a clean/dry condition. , , *CLEANING AND DRYING OF AREA HAS IMPROVED, ADDITIONAL RENOVATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR BOTH AREAS.
Gaskets on fridge on hot line are not sealing properly. Replace/repair gaskets when needed so refrigerators can maintain consistent temperature. IN PROGRESS
7 violations
Slicer had grease/debris on back of blade and on blade guard. Ensure slicer is disassembled and fully cleaned and sanitized after use.
Dishwasher run twice, initially at 67C (cycle 1), retested at 68C (cycle 2). In order to sanitize dishes, it must reach at least 71C. Do not use dishwasher until it is reaching minimum sanitizing temperature. , FEB.22/24 INSPECTION: Dishwasher only reaching 124F on electronic read-out, below 60C on digital thermometer. Repair dishwasher. Test and log sanitizing temperature daily. Manually sanitize until repaired.
Downstairs bar dishwasher are not being sanitized (no sanitizer initially provided, chlorine provided but not running through line). Provide appropriate sanitizer for bar dishwasher (designed to run with iodine).
1. ONE HAND SINK PROVIDED (ON THE SIDE OF THE HOT LINE), HOWEVER, FOR LEVEL OF SERVICE ADDITIONAL DEDICATED HAND SINK IS NEEDED. , FEB 22/24; COOKING UTENSILS NOTED IN HAND SINK. DEDICATED HAND SINK REQUIRED., 2. No hand supplies at server hand sink by specialty coffee machine (server staff using hand sink by dishwasher, however, doorway separates this hand sink from service area) Ensure all hand sinks have adequate supplies. Hand sink at serving station not ideal as it is beside ice well. Protect ice from handwashing (barrier or divider acceptable) and provide adequate handwashing facilities.
1. Back shelves in both 'nook' by slicer and back dry storage are flaking paint and not easily cleanable. Replace or refinish shelves., 2. Floor tiles are cracked on line and allowing pooling water. Repair tiles and ensure they are smooth and easily cleanable.
1. Grouting between floor tiles deep in dishwasher area and on line by walk-in fridges and causing debris/pooling water between tiles. Refinish/re-grout tiles where the floor is not smooth/cleanable., 2. Back room by downstairs ice machine is worn concrete and pooling water was noted. Refinish this area so that it can be maintained in a clean/dry condition.
Gaskets on fridge on hot line are not sealing properly. Replace/repair gaskets when needed so refrigerators can maintain consistent temperature.