205 Bear Street
Not in Compliance
4 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
May 27, 2026
Sanitizer spray bottle in the kitchen was unlabeled. Label was added during the inspection. , , - Please ensure all chemicals used are appropriately labelled to indicate their contents.
Upstairs bar did not have hand soap available at the sink. , , - Please acquire hand soap, ensure all hand-washing sinks are supplied with both soap and paper towels in appropriate dispensers.
Used oil pot was stored in front of the back left corner hand sink. , , - Pot was moved, please ensure this hand sink remains fully accessible to staff.
Some of the small white cutting boards on the main cook line were stained and damaged. , , - Please replace any damaged cutting boards.
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.
The Bison Restaurant - Bear Street Tavern
This restaurant has been inspected 7 times since October 20, 2023, with 0 in compliance, 7 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
4 violations
Sanitizer spray bottle in the kitchen was unlabeled. Label was added during the inspection. , , - Please ensure all chemicals used are appropriately labelled to indicate their contents.
Upstairs bar did not have hand soap available at the sink. , , - Please acquire hand soap, ensure all hand-washing sinks are supplied with both soap and paper towels in appropriate dispensers.
Used oil pot was stored in front of the back left corner hand sink. , , - Pot was moved, please ensure this hand sink remains fully accessible to staff.
Some of the small white cutting boards on the main cook line were stained and damaged. , , - Please replace any damaged cutting boards.
4 violations
Sanitizer bottles throughout the facility were unlabeled. , , - Please acquire appropriate labels.
Paper towel at both bars was not in a dispenser. , , - Please acquire appropriate paper towel dispensers and ensure that there is a hand sink that is stocked with soap and paper towels at all times at both bars.
Back corner kitchen hand sink was blocked with oil containers. , , - Containers were moved, please ensure this sink is always accessible and that there is a clear path to access it.
4 violations
Downstairs bar did not have a dedicated hand sink stocked with soap and paper towel. , , - Please ensure that one of these sinks is dedicated to hand washing and stocked with soap and paper towels in a dispenser.
No waterproof thermometer with a max/min function was available onsite. , , - Please acquire a waterproof thermometer that can be put through the dishwasher and verify the max temperature it reaches.
A few flies were noted in the dishwashing area., , - Remove any standing water and consult with pest control operator about flies. , , Noted 2021-10-01, "There were a few areas where a small number of flies were noted; in downstairs men's staff washroom, especially by urinal, and at downstairs bar. Ensure there is no pooling of water in these areas and that any attractants are removed. Deep clean if necessary (although areas appeared to be in a clean and sanitary condition). Fans and/or drain treatments according to recommendations from your pest control operator may help."
5 violations
Dishwasher was not reaching sanitizing temperature, was only getting to 66C needs to be 71C at the plate level to adequately sanitize dishes. , , - Repair the dishwasher, in the meantime please ensure all dishes are sanitized manually in an approved sanitizer solution.
Downstairs bar did not have a dedicated hand sink stocked with soap and paper towel. , , - Please ensure that one of these sinks is dedicated to hand washing and stocked with soap and paper towels in a dispenser.
A few flies were noted in the dishwashing area., , - Remove any standing water and consult with pest control operator about flies. , , Noted 2021-10-01, "There were a few areas where a small number of flies were noted; in downstairs men's staff washroom, especially by urinal, and at downstairs bar. Ensure there is no pooling of water in these areas and that any attractants are removed. Deep clean if necessary (although areas appeared to be in a clean and sanitary condition). Fans and/or drain treatments according to recommendations from your pest control operator may help."
1 violation
A few flies were noted in the dishwashing area., , - Remove any standing water and consult with pest control operator about flies. , , Noted 2021-10-01, "There were a few areas where a small number of flies were noted; in downstairs men's staff washroom, especially by urinal, and at downstairs bar. Ensure there is no pooling of water in these areas and that any attractants are removed. Deep clean if necessary (although areas appeared to be in a clean and sanitary condition). Fans and/or drain treatments according to recommendations from your pest control operator may help."
4 violations
, The sanitizer spray bottles used for tables were not labeled. , , - Please ensure all chemicals are labelled to indicate their contents.
, A bowl was being used to scoop the waffle fries and was stored on top of the fries. , , - The scoop was replaced onsite to a scoop with a handle.
, The QUAT test strips could not be located. , , - Please ensure there are appropriate test strips for all chemicals used.
5 violations
, A sticky fly trap was hung up over top of a food preparation sink. , , - Ensure fly traps are not hung over areas of food preparation to prevent food from contamination. Trap was removed onsite.
, Some of the items in the line cooler in the pizza area were overfilled and had a surface temperature of around 10C. , , - Ensure all line coolers are only filled to the fill line.
, Iodine tests kits for the glasswashers could not be located. , , - Ensure there is adequate testing equipment for the glasswashers to ensure glassware is being sanitized.
No waterproof thermometer with a max/min function was available onsite. , , - Please acquire a waterproof thermometer that can be put through the dishwasher and verify the max temperature it reaches.
Overall, the facility is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. There was some dust/grease buildup in the following locations: , , - Shelving in pizza area , - Vent panels above the cook line, - On top of bulk product bins , - Floor of dry storage area , , Please clean there areas
There were some damaged spatulas noted in the kitchen. , , - Please get rid of these utensils, ensure all equipment is cleanable and in good repair.
Overall, the facility is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. There was some dust/grease buildup in the following locations: , , - Shelving in pizza area , - Vent panels above the cook line, - On top of bulk product bins , - Floor of dry storage area , , Please clean there areas
A few flies were noted in the dishwashing area., , - Remove any standing water and consult with pest control operator about flies. , , Noted 2021-10-01, "There were a few areas where a small number of flies were noted; in downstairs men's staff washroom, especially by urinal, and at downstairs bar. Ensure there is no pooling of water in these areas and that any attractants are removed. Deep clean if necessary (although areas appeared to be in a clean and sanitary condition). Fans and/or drain treatments according to recommendations from your pest control operator may help."
A few flies were noted in the dishwashing area., , - Remove any standing water and consult with pest control operator about flies. , , Noted 2021-10-01, "There were a few areas where a small number of flies were noted; in downstairs men's staff washroom, especially by urinal, and at downstairs bar. Ensure there is no pooling of water in these areas and that any attractants are removed. Deep clean if necessary (although areas appeared to be in a clean and sanitary condition). Fans and/or drain treatments according to recommendations from your pest control operator may help."
, A small amount of food debris was noted on the floor of the dry storage area and the walk-in freezer. , , - Clean these areas, in order to prevent pests.