100 - 1140 Kensington Road NW
Not in Compliance
5 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
May 22, 2025
Not in ComplianceThe Quat sanitizer in all the sanitizer buckets and the spray bottles were measured above 400ppm except the one holding the utensils at the cook line, it was measured less than 150ppm., , -Please dilute the solutions or make new sanitizer solutions and ensure that the Quat sanitizer is maintained at 200ppm.
1)Big containers of popcorn and nacho chips were stored on the food counter in the hand wash splash zone., -Ensure that a splash guard is installed beside the hand sink or that the food preparation is done further away from hand sink., , 2) Food in the inserts was uncovered in the prep line cooler, in the walk-in cooler as well as in the hot holding unit., -Ensure that the lids are provided for the inserts and the food is covered to protect it from contamination.
The water was very hot for the back kitchen hand sink near the walk-in cooler. On checking it was observed that the cold-water knob at the bottom was turned off., * The cold-water knob was turned on., * After turning on the cold-water knob it took a long time for the water to heat up and so the operator mentioned that he will call in the plumber to check on it., , -Ensure that the hot and cold potable water is always turned on and available in the facility.
1) No pest control records were available., -Ensure that the pest control records are available., , 2) Mouse droppings were noticed under the bib station and in the beverage dry storage area., -Clean the mouse droppings.
1)Scoops were stored inside the food containers., -Ensure that the scoops are stored in such a way that the handle does not come in contact with the food., , 2) Dried food debris were noticed on the lids of the food container., -Clean the lids of the food containers.
Blanco Cantina is in the HILLHURST neighbourhood. HILLHURST, Calgary has 170 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of August 20, 2026, there are 130 (76%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance or Closed.
This restaurant has been inspected 3 times since July 18, 2023, with 1 in compliance, 2 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
5 violations
The Quat sanitizer in all the sanitizer buckets and the spray bottles were measured above 400ppm except the one holding the utensils at the cook line, it was measured less than 150ppm., , -Please dilute the solutions or make new sanitizer solutions and ensure that the Quat sanitizer is maintained at 200ppm.
1)Big containers of popcorn and nacho chips were stored on the food counter in the hand wash splash zone., -Ensure that a splash guard is installed beside the hand sink or that the food preparation is done further away from hand sink., , 2) Food in the inserts was uncovered in the prep line cooler, in the walk-in cooler as well as in the hot holding unit., -Ensure that the lids are provided for the inserts and the food is covered to protect it from contamination.
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.
PB and J YYC
HILLHURST
The water was very hot for the back kitchen hand sink near the walk-in cooler. On checking it was observed that the cold-water knob at the bottom was turned off., * The cold-water knob was turned on., * After turning on the cold-water knob it took a long time for the water to heat up and so the operator mentioned that he will call in the plumber to check on it., , -Ensure that the hot and cold potable water is always turned on and available in the facility.
1) No pest control records were available., -Ensure that the pest control records are available., , 2) Mouse droppings were noticed under the bib station and in the beverage dry storage area., -Clean the mouse droppings.
1)Scoops were stored inside the food containers., -Ensure that the scoops are stored in such a way that the handle does not come in contact with the food., , 2) Dried food debris were noticed on the lids of the food container., -Clean the lids of the food containers.
1 violation
One of the kitchen hand sinks was obstructed with items in the sink., , Corrected on site.
2 violations
Minced garlic left out on the counter, was probed at 17C. , - Corrected during inspection and garlic was returned to the cooler.
Both cutting boards on the kitchen prep line coolers were stained and had very deep grooves and cuts. , - Repair or replace the cutting boards and ensure that they are smooth and can be easily cleaned.