63 Savanna Boulevard NE
Not in Compliance
1 violation was found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
August 18, 2026
The backdoor was kept open during the inspection. The inspector informed the staff that the backdoor must kept closed at all times to prevent the entry of pests. There was a gap on the bottom of the backdoor. Please install a weatherstripping to eliminate the gap and to prevent the potential entry of pests and vermin.
Cafe Karak is in the SADDLE RIDGE neighbourhood. SADDLE RIDGE, Calgary has 150 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of August 19, 2026, there are 117 (78%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance and 4 (3%) 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.
Desi Hood - Events
SADDLE RIDGE
This restaurant has been inspected 7 times since June 27, 2025, with 3 in compliance, 4 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
1 violation
The backdoor was kept open during the inspection. The inspector informed the staff that the backdoor must kept closed at all times to prevent the entry of pests. There was a gap on the bottom of the backdoor. Please install a weatherstripping to eliminate the gap and to prevent the potential entry of pests and vermin.
No violations
3 violations
July 23, 2026: The Line cooler was in use and had been not repaired at the time of the inspection. Food temperatures at the top inserts measured at 10-14.5 degrees C. The high-risk food items were discarded., , **Discontinue the use of this cooler pending when it is repaired and verified by the health inspector to be in proper working condition., , , July 10, 2026 :The food temperatures of the high-risk food items in the top inserts of the line cooler measured between 12 to 14 degrees C. The ambient temperature of the bottom compartment measured at 7.5 degrees C., , **Ensure the cooler is adjusted/repaired to ensure it can maintain adequate food temperatures of 4 degrees C and below., , -The items in the top inserts were discarded.
**Outstanding, An accumulation of food debris/dirt/food spills/dust were observed with regards to the following items:, , 1. The microwave oven., 2. The cupholders in the front service area., 3. The utensil trays in the front service area., , , , **Have these items cleaned and sanitized.
7 violations
Not all food handlers were wearing hair restraints., , **Ensure all food handlers are wearing adequate hair restraints.
The food temperatures of the high-risk food items in the top inserts of the line cooler measured between 12 to 14 degrees C. The ambient temperature of the bottom compartment measured at 7.5 degrees C., , **Ensure the cooler is adjusted/repaired to ensure it can maintain adequate food temperatures of 4 degrees C and below., , -The items in the top inserts were discarded.
The bar cooler measured at 6 degrees C. , , **Have the cooler adjusted/repaired to ensure it can maintain adequate temperatures of 4 degrees C and below.
No violations
1 violation
Dry ice was being used as an additive to beverages. The inspector asked for a proof of food-safe for the dry ice but was not available during the inspection. The operator mentioned that they will be reaching out to their dry ice supplier to provide a certification that the dry ice is safe for food.
No violations
**Outstanding, , An accumulation of food debris/dirt/food spills/dust were observed with regards to the following areas/items:, , 1. The shelves throughout the facility., 2.The floors below the equipment on the cookline., 3, The floors below the coolers and counters., 4. The floors below the dry storage shelves., , Please have the areas cleaned.
The cooler drawers below the steel prep table were not maintaining adequate food temperatures during the inspection, measured between 6.5-7.8 degrees C., , **Have the cooler adjusted/repaired to ensure it can maintain adequate temperatures of 4 degrees C and below.
The hand sink in the kitchen was not supplied with paper towel during the inspection., , **Ensure all hand sinks are supplied with the required articles for proper hand washing at all times.
An accumulation of food debris/dirt/food spills/dust were observed with regards to the following items:, , 1. The microwave oven., 2. The cupholders in the front service area., 3. The utensil trays in the front service area., 3. The microwave oven., , , **Have these items cleaned and sanitized.
An accumulation of food debris/dirt/food spills/dust were observed with regards to the following areas/items:, , 1. The shelves throughout the facility., 2.The floors below the equipment on the cookline., 3, The floors below the coolers and counters., 4. The floors below the dry storage shelves., , Please have the areas cleaned., , -In addition to the required cleaning, please have the storage areas of the kitchen decluttered and organized to allow for proper pest monitoring and sanitation activities