216 - 677 Cougar Ridge Drive SW · COUGAR RIDGE
August 13, 2025
PassREPEAT INFRACTION:, No chlorine test strips were present in the facility., , -Purchase new and valid chlorine test strips.
Staff lacked basic food safety knowledge
End caps were missing on light tube guard sleeves above dishwashing sinks, , Install end caps.
Side of chest freezer lid was badly damaged exposing foam., , Surface must be smooth, non-porous, and easy to clean
Andaro's Pizza is in the COUGAR RIDGE neighbourhood. COUGAR RIDGE, Calgary has 13 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of March 17, 2026, there are 5 (38%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 3 times since December 30, 2024, with 3 passes and 0 closures on record.
REPEAT INFRACTION:, No chlorine test strips were present in the facility., , -Purchase new and valid chlorine test strips.
Staff lacked basic food safety knowledge
End caps were missing on light tube guard sleeves above dishwashing sinks, , Install end caps.
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.
Alberta records each visit as either a routine inspection (with any violations noted) or a closed order. If you see violations listed without a closed order, the operator was allowed to continue while addressing them. A closed order means the inspector required the kitchen to stop serving customers until the issues were corrected.
WEST SPRINGS
Side of chest freezer lid was badly damaged exposing foam., , Surface must be smooth, non-porous, and easy to clean
REPEAT INFRACTION:, The sanitizer spray bottle and the other chemical spray bottles were not labelled., , -Ensure that the chemical bottles are labelled correctly.
Large pot of sauce located in the walk-in cooler had an internal temperature of 11C. Staff stated that sauce was cooked the day before, , Sauce discarded. Ensure hot foods are cooled quickly and in a safe manner.
Bag of chicken wings were being thawed in a sink of still warm water. , , Frozen foods are to be properly thawed under cold running water or in the fridge overnight
REPEAT INFRACTION:, No chlorine test strips were present in the facility., , -Purchase new and valid chlorine test strips.
Staff lacked basic food safety knowledge
1) End caps were missing on light tube guard sleeves above dishwashing sinks, , Install end caps.
Side of chest freezer lid was badly damaged exposing foam., , Surface must be smooth, non-porous, and easy to clean
Spray bottles were dirty with debris., , Clean spray bottles.
The bleach sanitizer in the sanitizer spray bottle was measured above 200 ppm. , , The bleach solution was diluted by the operator, and which was then tested at 100ppm., , -Ensure that the bleach solution is always maintained at 100 ppm.
The sanitizer spray bottle and the other chemical spray bottles were not labelled., , -Ensure that the chemical bottles are labelled correctly.
1) In the pizza prep cooler, , Bacon at the top was measured at 8 degrees C in the insert. The bacon was filled above the insert fill line., The excess bacon was removed and placed inside the prep cooler by the operator., , 2) Containers of cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese and the mushrooms were placed on the food preparation counter., * The cheddar cheese was measured at 12 degrees C., * The mozzarella cheese was measured at 9 degrees C , * Mushrooms were measured at 10 degrees C., ** The cheddar cheese was discarded, and the mozzarella cheese and the mushrooms were placed inside the prep cooler., , -Ensure the perishable foods inside a cooler are maintained at 4 degrees C or less or it is maintained at 60 degrees C or greater.
The hand sink was blocked by the garbage bin., , The garbage bin was moved by the operator., , -Ensure that the hand sink is always easily accessible for hand washing.
Frosting was observed around the fans and the light bulb of the walk-in freezer, and the pizza breads were stored under it., , -The operator removed the pizza breads., , -Ensure that food is not being stored under the frosting to prevent contamination.
No chlorine test strips were present in the facility., , -Purchase new and valid chlorine test strips.
1) Shelves in the walk-in cooler were rusted., , Remove rust or replace shelves., , 2) Shelf edges under the cash register were repaired with duct tape. Unfinished wood was exposed., , Remove tape and repair the shelves properly. Surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent to moisture and easy to clean.,
" Repeated violation", Shelves and plastic pallets in the walk-in units did not provide adequate clearance for cleaning., , Provide proper shelving units and store foods at least 6 inches off the floor.
1) End caps were missing on light tube guard sleeves above the line cooler., , Install end caps., , 2) A spiral light bulb was used in the pizza hot holding unit. Product specifications were not available., , Replace with a light bulb that is suitable for food equipment and can withstand extreme temperatures. Provide documentation as proof.,
The baseboard was peeling off under the hand sink., , -Fix the baseboard.
Spray bottles were dirty with debris., , Clean spray bottles.
" Outstanding violation", 1) There was an accumulation of debris on shelving and the floors of the walk-in units., , Clean shelves and floors including hard to reach areas., , 2)There was build-up of dust on the ceiling light fixtures above the line cooler., , Clean the ceiling., , For inspection conducted on December 30, 2024,, , Stains and debris were observed under the 3 compartment sinks and the grease trap., , -Clean the area under the 3 compartment sinks and around the grease trap.