CalgaryDOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE
811 1 Street SW
Not in Compliance
3 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
April 10, 2026
A small gap was seen along the bottom of the kitchen exterior door. , , Please seal to prevent future pest entry.
A few mouse droppings were observed in the main floor kitchen under the two-compartment dishwashing sink. , , Lots of traps had been set and no captures were observed. The operator has been conducting pest control monitoring himself but did contact a professional pest control company for an estimate. , , It is recommended to have a professional pest control company come and assess the facility and provide monitoring. , , Please safely clean up any droppings and sanitize all affected areas.
The walk-in cooler located in the basement dishwashing/storage area was cluttered with non-food items and was dirty. Please organize and clean.
Bun and Brie / L’après is in the DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE neighbourhood. DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE, Calgary has 683 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of July 22, 2026, there are 475 (70%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance and 1 (0%) 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.
Meat and Bread
DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE
This restaurant has been inspected 6 times since August 9, 2023, with 1 in compliance, 3 not in compliance, and 2 closures on record.
3 violations
A small gap was seen along the bottom of the kitchen exterior door. , , Please seal to prevent future pest entry.
A few mouse droppings were observed in the main floor kitchen under the two-compartment dishwashing sink. , , Lots of traps had been set and no captures were observed. The operator has been conducting pest control monitoring himself but did contact a professional pest control company for an estimate. , , It is recommended to have a professional pest control company come and assess the facility and provide monitoring. , , Please safely clean up any droppings and sanitize all affected areas.
The walk-in cooler located in the basement dishwashing/storage area was cluttered with non-food items and was dirty. Please organize and clean.
2 violations
The chlorine test strips on-site had expired on May 1st, 2023., , Please obtain new chlorine test strips to be able to accurately test and verify the chlorine-based sanitizer concentration (100ppm).
The walk-in cooler located in the basement dishwashing/storage area was cluttered with non-food items and was dirty. Please organize and clean.
10 violations
Feb 10th, 2026: A surface sanitizer was not available to test. The concentrate attached to the dispenser was empty. , , A surface sanitizer must be available, and staff must know how to use it and test it. , , , , A quat sanitizer bottle was tested and 0ppm was detected. , , Please ensure that sanitizer solutions are mixed properly and always tested prior to use (200ppm).
Chemical bottles were unlabeled in the main kitchen. , , Please ensure that all chemical bottles are labeled such that the contents can be identified and safely used.
1) The hand-washing sink in the main floor kitchen was not stocked with liquid hand soap. , , 2) The hand-washing sink in the main floor bar was not stocked with liquid hand soap or single-use paper towels in a proper dispenser. , , 3) The basement bar hand-washing sink was not stocked with single-use paper towels in a proper dispenser. , , 4) The one-compartment sink in the basement dishwashing/storage area was not stocked with liquid hand soap or single-use paper towels in a proper dispenser. , , Please ensure that all hand-washing sinks are stocked with liquid hand soap, single-use paper towels in a proper dispenser, and hot/cold running water to allow for proper hand washing by food handlers.
13 violations
A quat sanitizer bottle was tested and 0ppm was detected. , , Please ensure that sanitizer solutions are mixed properly and always tested prior to use (200ppm).
1) The stainless-steel prep cooler in the main floor kitchen had an ambient air temperature of 11C. , , 2) The stainless-steel upright cooler in the main floor kitchen had an ambient air temperature of 10C. , , 3) The basement dishwashing/storage area walk-in cooler had an ambient air temperature of 22C. , , Please ensure that all coolers are operating properly and able to maintain a temperature of 4C or less.
The chlorine-based mechanical dishwasher was tested multiple times and 0ppm chlorine was detected. , , Please service the dishwasher such that it is running properly and sanitizing at 100ppm.
No violations
2 violations
, , *FOODS IN KITCHEN PREP COOLER MEASURED AT 8C - TEMPERATURE WAS ADJUSTED AND STAFF WILL CHECK DAILY*,
, , *WALL AND SHELVES IN KITCHEN ARE CONSTRUCTED OF BARE WOOD, WHICH CANNOT BE ADEQUATELY CLEANED. PLEASE SAND AND PAINT ALL BARE WOOD SURFACES TO ALLOW FOR EASY CLEANING*,
1) Chlorine test strips were not available to test the dishwasher sanitizer cycle concentration. , , Please obtain chlorine test strips to be able to test and verify the chlorine sanitizer concentration in the dishwasher (100ppm). , , 2) The facility had a quat-based sanitizer but not quat test strips. , , Please obtain quat test strips to be able to test and verify the concentration of the surface sanitizer solutions (200ppm).
A gap at the bottom of the main floor kitchen exterior door was observed. , , Please install a new piece of weatherstripping to this door to seal the gap and prevent pest entry.
Feb 10th: It was determined that the basement bar is acting as a speakeasy with a different name than Bun & Brie. Please submit a new food permit application for the additional name. All operating names must be reflected on the permit., , , The facility has changed trade names to "Bun N Brie". , , Please submit a food permit application for the trade name change.
A leak from a hose was being caught in a bucket beside the dishwasher. , , Please repair the leak.
Paint was peeling off the walls and ceiling in the basement dishwashing/storage area. , , Please refinish the walls and ceiling such that they are smooth, impervious to moisture, and cleanable.
Some of the public washrooms are missing paper towel. , , Please ensure all washrooms are stocked with paper towels and liquid hand soap to facilitate proper hand washing.
1) The walk-in cooler located in the basement dishwashing/storage area was cluttered with non-food items and was dirty. Please organize and clean. , , 2) The main floor bar was cluttered with non-food items and was dirty. Please organize and clean. , , 3) The basement dishwashing/storage area had a build-up of dust, debris, and grime. Please clean, , Please ensure the entire facility receives a deep clean.
1) The hand-washing sink in the main floor kitchen was not stocked with liquid hand soap. , , 2) The hand-washing sink in the main floor bar was not stocked with liquid hand soap or single-use paper towels in a proper dispenser. , , 3) The basement bar hand-washing sink was not stocked with single-use paper towels in a proper dispenser. , , 4) The one-compartment sink in the basement dishwashing/storage area was not stocked with liquid hand soap or single-use paper towels in a proper dispenser. , , Please ensure that all hand-washing sinks are stocked with liquid hand soap, single-use paper towels in a proper dispenser, and hot/cold running water to allow for proper hand washing by food handlers.
1) Chlorine test strips were not available to test the dishwasher sanitizer cycle concentration. , , Please obtain chlorine test strips to be able to test and verify the chlorine sanitizer concentration in the dishwasher (100ppm). , , 2) The facility had a quat-based sanitizer but not quat test strips. , , Please obtain quat test strips to be able to test and verify the concentration of the surface sanitizer solutions (200ppm).
A gap at the bottom of the main floor kitchen exterior door was observed. , , Please install a new piece of weatherstripping to this door to seal the gap and prevent pest entry.
No pest control monitoring program is in place. No records of service were available. , , Please implement a pest control monitoring program and retain all service records on-site for review.
The facilities food handling permit is not valid as the renewal has not been paid. , , Payment must be received immediately.
The facility has changed trade names to "Bun N Brie". , , Please submit a food permit application for the trade name change.
Operator was unaware of proper cooler operating temperatures when asked. , , Please ensure all staff are trained in food safety procedures including important temperatures, sanitizer concentrations, etc. , , Please provide a copy of a food safety certificate for someone in daily care and control of the facility.
Paint was peeling off the walls and ceiling in the basement dishwashing/storage area. , , Please refinish the walls and ceiling such that they are smooth, impervious to moisture, and cleanable.
Standing water was observed under the mechanical dishwasher. , , Please investigate the source of the water and repair any leaks.
1) The walk-in cooler located in the basement dishwashing/storage area was cluttered with non-food items and was dirty. Please organize and clean. , , 2) The main floor bar was cluttered with non-food items and was dirty. Please organize and clean. , , 3) The basement dishwashing/storage area had a build-up of dust, debris, and grime. Please clean, , Please ensure the entire facility receives a deep clean.