2018 33 Avenue SW
Not in Compliance
2 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
July 27, 2026
Soap dispenser has fallen off the wall at the hand sink at the end of the prep line.
Cutting boards on the prep line have deep grooves and are stained. Please repair or replace.
Big Fish & Open Range is in the SOUTH CALGARY neighbourhood. SOUTH CALGARY, Calgary has 153 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of August 12, 2026, there are 98 (64%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance and 1 (1%) Closed.
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.
Fresh Healthy Cafe
SOUTH CALGARY
This restaurant has been inspected 9 times since October 18, 2023, with 1 in compliance, 8 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
2 violations
Soap dispenser has fallen off the wall at the hand sink at the end of the prep line.
Cutting boards on the prep line have deep grooves and are stained. Please repair or replace.
2 violations
Fruit flies were present in the facility., , Ensure that adequate pest control is taking place in the facility.
Pest control/monitoring reports were not available for review., , Ensure that pest control/monitoring reports are readily available for review upon request.
2 violations
Fruit flies were present in the facility., , Ensure that adequate pest control is taking place in the facility.
Pest control/monitoring reports were not available for review., , Ensure that pest control/monitoring reports are readily available for review upon request.
8 violations
There was grease, soil and food debris accumulation on the floors in the dishwashing area., , Clean the floors in the dishwashing area and ensure they are cleaned on a regular basis.
Fruit flies were present in the facility., , Ensure that adequate pest control is taking place in the facility.
Pest control/monitoring reports were not available for review., , Ensure that pest control/monitoring reports are readily available for review upon request.
8 violations
Pest control/monitoring reports were not available for review., , Ensure that pest control/monitoring reports are readily available for review upon request.
Fruit flies were present in the facility., , Ensure that adequate pest control is taking place in the facility.
There was a sewer gas odour by the grease interceptor and dishwasher in the dishwashing area., , Have the source of the sewer gas odour investigated and abate the source.
2 violations
Tongs were being hung on the side of a garbage bin. Observed staff member use these tongs to handle food., , Do not hand tongs on the side of garbage bins.
Fruit flies were present in the facility., , Ensure that adequate pest control is taking place in the facility.
6 violations
There was no detergent hooked up to the kitchen dishwasher. There were two containers of rinse aid, and one container of sanitizer., , Detergent was hooked up to the dishwasher during the inspection.
The paper towel dispenser for the hand wash sink located at the entrance to the kitchen was empty of paper towels., , Paper towels were refilled during inspection. Ensure that all handwashing sinks are stocked with hand washing supplies at all times.
There was no paper towel dispenser installed at the upper bar hand wash sink., , Install a paper towel dispenser at the upper bar hand wash sink.
No violations
7 violations
The chlorine-based sanitizing mechanical dishwasher located in the kitchen was tested at 0ppm chlorine was detected. , , The sanitizer concentrate was low in the container and the syphoning tube was not reaching the bottom of the container. The tube was re-adjusted, the line was primed, and the dishwasher was re-tested. 100ppm chlorine was detected. An extra container of sanitizer concentrate was available onsite as well to replace the current one.
The hot water tap at the hand sink in the main kitchen upstairs located on the wall between the cook line and prep/dishwashing area was not functional at the time of the inspection. , , Please repair the hand sink such that both hot and cold water are available.
The paper towel dispenser was not operational in the staff washroom located at the back of the kitchen. Paper towel could not be accessed at this hand sink. , , Please ensure all of the hand sinks are fully stocked with paper towel, liquid hand soap, and running hot/cold water to facilitate proper hand washing by staff.
The grease interceptor on the west side of the dishwashing area is starting to corrode. It appears as though it may be leaking., , Have the grease interceptor assessed by a qualified professional. Repair or replace if necessary.
There was a sewer gas odour by the grease interceptor and dishwasher in the dishwashing area., , Have the source of the sewer gas odour investigated and abate the source.
There was a plumbing leak under the pre-rinse sink in the dishwashing area., , Have the plumbing repaired to stop the leak.
There was a leak at the sink on the west side of the main floor bar., , Fix the sink to repair the leak.
The meat slicer was not being disassembled for cleaning and sanitizing after each use. Debris was found accumulated in hard to reach areas., , The meat slicer must be fully disassembled, then cleaned and sanitized after each use.
There was a plumbing leak under the pre-rinse sink in the dishwashing area., , Have the plumbing repaired to stop the leak.
There was a leak at the sink on the west side of the main floor bar., , Fix the sink to repair the leak.
The grease interceptor on the west side of the dishwashing area is starting to corrode. It appears as though it may be leaking., , Have the grease interceptor assessed by a qualified professional. Repair or replace if necessary.
The meat slicer was not being disassembled for cleaning and sanitizing after each use. Debris was found accumulated in hard to reach areas., , The meat slicer must be fully disassembled, then cleaned and sanitized after each use.
There was grease, soil and food debris accumulation on the floors in the dishwashing area., , Clean the floors in the dishwashing area and ensure they are cleaned on a regular basis.
Fruit flies were present in the facility., , Ensure that adequate pest control is taking place in the facility.
There was a sewer gas odour by the grease interceptors. The grease interceptors had last been cleaned July 27, 2024., , Investigate the source of, and abate the sewer gas odour.
There was grease, soil, and food debris on the floor under the kitchen dishwasher., , Clean the floor under the kitchen dishwasher and ensure this area is cleaned on a regular basis.
The facility was using bowls as bulk scoops for the flour and rice located in the upstairs main kitchen. , , Please ensure all bulk scoops have handles to prevent food handlers coming in contact with the food item when they are scooping from the bulk bin.
Quite a few small flies were observed in the upstairs kitchen around the dishwashing area. , , The facility has a contract with a professional pest control company who has been contacted about the fly issue. , , Please work with the pest control company to abate the fly issue.
October 18th, 2023: The facility has posted the previous inspection report but not the food handling permit. Please print and post a copy of your valid food handling permit. , , Food handling permit was not posted in the facility. , , Please print and post a copy of your valid food handling permit in a visible location.
A light cover was missing in the kitchen along the cook line. , , Please install a light cover on the light fixture to prevent contamination in the event of a light bulb breaking.