CalgaryDOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE
Basement - 110 8 Avenue SW
Not in Compliance
3 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
May 20, 2026
Not in ComplianceThe bleach and quats solution at the bar and prep area were measure above 200 ppm and 400 ppm respectively. Please ensure the concentration of the sanitizer solutions are diluted to 100 ppm chlorine solution and 200ppm Quats solution as discussed., , **The sanitizers were diluted to correct concentrations during the inspections and operator instructed on how to dilute the sanitizers.
Quats and chlorine test strips were not available during the inspection. Please ensure the tests strips are available at all times to validate the sanitizer concentrations for effective sanitization., , **Obtain test strips
The ventilation canopy above the cookline was observed to have buildup of grease and debris. Ensure the hood is cleaned regularly to prevent fire hazards and contamination of food below., , **Please clean.
The Bear And Kilt Freehouse is in the DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE neighbourhood. DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE, Calgary has 678 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of June 11, 2026, there are 427 (63%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance and 1 (0%) Closed.
This restaurant has been inspected 4 times since October 1, 2024, with 2 in compliance, 2 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
3 violations
The bleach and quats solution at the bar and prep area were measure above 200 ppm and 400 ppm respectively. Please ensure the concentration of the sanitizer solutions are diluted to 100 ppm chlorine solution and 200ppm Quats solution as discussed., , **The sanitizers were diluted to correct concentrations during the inspections and operator instructed on how to dilute the sanitizers.
Quats and chlorine test strips were not available during the inspection. Please ensure the tests strips are available at all times to validate the sanitizer concentrations for effective sanitization., , **Obtain test strips
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.
James Joyce Irish Pub
DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE
The ventilation canopy above the cookline was observed to have buildup of grease and debris. Ensure the hood is cleaned regularly to prevent fire hazards and contamination of food below., , **Please clean.
No violations
1 violation
There is a significant leak from the ceiling in the walk-in cooler. , , Ensure all food affected by the leak is discarded. Unopened packaged food can be salvaged, as long as it can be cleaned and sanitized. Inspect for package integrity, discard if compromised., , The operator stated they have contacted a technician to address the issue.
No violations