3717 17 Avenue SE
Not in Compliance
4 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
March 25, 2026
Not in ComplianceRepeat Violation,, , Operator states this area is not for sleeping and just used when on break, however the materials of this couch and pillows are fabric and are not easily cleanable, or impervious to moisture. , , , Previous Violation, , A sofa bed with pillow and blanket was observed onsite., - Remove the sleeping arrangements from the facility.
Permit was not posted at the time of the inspection. , , Corrected during inspection.
The backdoor area has been repaired; however baseboards are still missing by the coffee grinding machine., , Previous Violation, , The baseboards were missing from the walls by coffee grinding machine and by back door., - Repair the walls and install baseboards.
Violation has been corrected. , , Previous Violation, , 1. There was an accumulation of dust, grease, and food debris on surfaces and equipment in injera flour storage area and the electrical/mechanical room., Action required: , Thoroughly clean and sanitize all the above-mentioned surfaces. , 2. Written cleaning schedule was not available. , - Prepare, implement, and maintain a detailed written sanitation program to facilitate the proper cleaning of all areas of the food establishment, including equipment, and structural surfaces. The sanitation program must include a list of all cleaning and sanitizing agents used within the food establishment. The sanitation program must be submitted to an Alberta Health Services Executive Officer for review.
Alpha Bar & Restaurant is in the FOREST LAWN neighbourhood. FOREST LAWN, Calgary has 142 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of August 19, 2026, there are 124 (87%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance and 2 (1%) Closed.
This restaurant has been inspected 4 times since June 21, 2023, with 0 in compliance, 4 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
4 violations
Repeat Violation,, , Operator states this area is not for sleeping and just used when on break, however the materials of this couch and pillows are fabric and are not easily cleanable, or impervious to moisture. , , , Previous Violation, , A sofa bed with pillow and blanket was observed onsite., - Remove the sleeping arrangements from the facility.
Permit was not posted at the time of the inspection. , , Corrected during inspection.
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.
T.G. Enjera
FOREST LAWN
The backdoor area has been repaired; however baseboards are still missing by the coffee grinding machine., , Previous Violation, , The baseboards were missing from the walls by coffee grinding machine and by back door., - Repair the walls and install baseboards.
Violation has been corrected. , , Previous Violation, , 1. There was an accumulation of dust, grease, and food debris on surfaces and equipment in injera flour storage area and the electrical/mechanical room., Action required: , Thoroughly clean and sanitize all the above-mentioned surfaces. , 2. Written cleaning schedule was not available. , - Prepare, implement, and maintain a detailed written sanitation program to facilitate the proper cleaning of all areas of the food establishment, including equipment, and structural surfaces. The sanitation program must include a list of all cleaning and sanitizing agents used within the food establishment. The sanitation program must be submitted to an Alberta Health Services Executive Officer for review.
3 violations
A sofa bed with pillow and blanket was observed onsite., - Remove the sleeping arrangements from the facility.
The baseboards were missing from the walls by coffee grinding machine and by back door., - Repair the walls and install baseboards.
1. There was an accumulation of dust, grease, and food debris on surfaces and equipment in injera flour storage area and the electrical/mechanical room., Action required: , Thoroughly clean and sanitize all the above-mentioned surfaces. , 2. Written cleaning schedule was not available. , - Prepare, implement, and maintain a detailed written sanitation program to facilitate the proper cleaning of all areas of the food establishment, including equipment, and structural surfaces. The sanitation program must include a list of all cleaning and sanitizing agents used within the food establishment. The sanitation program must be submitted to an Alberta Health Services Executive Officer for review.
3 violations
A sofa bed with pillow and blanket was observed onsite., - Remove the sleeping arrangements from the facility.
The baseboards were missing from the walls by coffee grinding machine and by back door., - Repair the walls and install baseboards.
**The violation still exists**, Food debris in walkin cooler and on equipment (under the sink by the dishwasher area) was observed during inspection. , Ensure to clean and sanitize all surfaces and equipment including walkin cooler.
2 violations
Food handling permit was not displayed at conspicuous place., The operator displayed the FHP during inspection.
Food debris in walkin cooler and on equipment (under the sink by the dishwasher area) was observed during inspection. , Ensure to clean and sanitize all surfaces and equipment including walkin cooler. , ,