12650 Symons Valley Road NW
Not in Compliance
3 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
July 15, 2026
1. The preparation cooler at the cookline measured 8.7°C., , Fix the cooler., , 2. The pepsi fridge used to hold pop drinks and creamers measured 6°C., , The creamers were stored in the walk-in cooler.
A mobile phone was placed on the green cutting board at the back preparation station., , The staff was instructed to replace the cutting board. , , Ensure articles not associated with food handling is stored in a separate area.
Repeat violation cited on July 15, 2026:, A black container filled with contaminated dish water was stored underneath the dishwasher. The operator noted that the dishwasher usually overfills and the container was placed to collect the spill., , Fix the plumbing of the dishwasher. , , Previous violation:, The plumbing line of the dishwasher was leaking during a dishwashing cycle., , Fix the leak.
Blowers & Grafton is in the EVANSTON neighbourhood. EVANSTON, Calgary has 90 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of July 15, 2026, there are 71 (79%) 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.
Bro'kin Yolk
EVANSTON
This restaurant has been inspected 5 times since January 2, 2024, with 1 in compliance, 4 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
3 violations
1. The preparation cooler at the cookline measured 8.7°C., , Fix the cooler., , 2. The pepsi fridge used to hold pop drinks and creamers measured 6°C., , The creamers were stored in the walk-in cooler.
A mobile phone was placed on the green cutting board at the back preparation station., , The staff was instructed to replace the cutting board. , , Ensure articles not associated with food handling is stored in a separate area.
Repeat violation cited on July 15, 2026:, A black container filled with contaminated dish water was stored underneath the dishwasher. The operator noted that the dishwasher usually overfills and the container was placed to collect the spill., , Fix the plumbing of the dishwasher. , , Previous violation:, The plumbing line of the dishwasher was leaking during a dishwashing cycle., , Fix the leak.
4 violations
Reuseable containers without a handle were stored inside the bulk food bins., , The containers were discarded., , Use the scoops that have a handle and ensure the handle is not in direct contact with the food.
The plumbing line of the dishwasher was leaking during a dishwashing cycle., , Fix the leak.
1. Deep grooves were noted on the green cutting boards used to cut bread in the kitchen area and lime in the bar area. Deep grooves were noted on another green cutting board that was stored on the rack., , 2. Deep grooves were noted on the prep cooler cutting boards., , 3. Deep groves were noted on the yellow cutting board., , Resurface or replace the cutting boards.
No violations
5 violations
Operators were not following provincial standards for preparation and service of donairs, the second cook step was not done after shaving the donair from the vertical grill. , , Please follow the provincial standards., https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-guidelines-prep-serving-donairs.pdf
Flat top cooler:, Donair @ 10.0 degrees C., Lobster @ 9.6 degrees C., Cod @ 10.5 degrees C and Chicken @ 9.4 degrees C. in bottom of the cooler., Creamy sauce @ 11.0 degrees C in the top insert of the cooler. , , Discarded all perishable foods in the flat top cooler, , Pizza cooler:, Cheese @ 7.0 degrees C in the top insert of the cooler and donair @ 6.6 degrees C. in the bottom of the cooler. , , Temperature checks were done two hours prior to inspection and stated that the coolers were at 3.0 degrees C.
8 violations
Dirty cleaning cloths were stored on the cutting board. , , Store cleaning cloths in sanitizer in between uses.,
1) Large container of French fries was left out at 2:30pm. and cooked French fries were left out at room temperature without temperature. , , 2) Pre-portioned Dave's Hot chickens were stacked above the insert load limit. Dave's hot chicken was measured at 7.5 degrees C. , , 3) Fish batter was left out at room temperature. Fish batter was measured at 17.0 degrees C. , , 4) Garlic butter was left out at room temperature without temperature control., , 5) Drawer cooler: beef was measured at 8.0 degrees C and cheese was measured at 7.7 degrees C. , , Store all perishable foods at 4.0 degrees C or below or at 60 degrees C or higher. , , Temperature checks were recorded in F even though it was checked in C. , Please the program to the reflect the actual temperature. ,
1. The dishwasher was dirty., , 2. Underneath the dishwasher and hard to reach areas in the kitchen requires cleaning , , Clean the indicated areas.
No iodine was detected in the glasswasher. Iodine bottle was emptied. Manager replaced the bottle and primed the line and got iodine coming through., , Check glasswasher daily and ensure there is 12.5ppm iodine to sanitize the glasses.
Few fruit flies were found a the dishwasher area walls., , Do a detail cleaning of the area. , , Previous Inspection, 1) Fruit flies were found by the kitchen dishwasher and bar. , , Remove fruit flies. , , 2) Debris and syrup build-up underneath dishwasher and bar areas. , , Detailed cleaning of these areas is required.
Hard to reach areas under the dishwashing station are collecting debris, , Clean underneath the dishwasher.
No soap and paper towels for handwashing at the bar handwash sink., , Provide soap and paper towels for handwashing., , Previous Inspection., Bar handwashing sink did not have any paper towels., , Please stock with paper towels.
No sink and surface test strips were available to test the sanitizer. , , Provide test strips and test daily. ,
1) Fruit flies were found by the kitchen dishwasher and bar. , , Remove fruit flies. , , 2) Debris and syrup build-up underneath dishwasher and bar areas. , , Detailed cleaning of these areas is required. ,
1) Unfinished floor at the bar., , Fix the floor. , , 2) Insufficient air gap at the ice well at the bar., , Provide a sufficient air gap for the ice well. ,
1) Old sticker residues were noted on the white pizza dough pans., , Clean the pans., , , 2) Pizza prep cooler handle broke off. , , Fix the handle. ,
Hard to reach areas under the dishwashing station are collecting debris, , Clean underneath the dishwasher.