119 2 Avenue SE
Not in Compliance
3 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
March 19, 2026
1) In the basement, large slabs of pork were thawing at room temperature in a bucket. Probed the top section of the slabs at 15.4C and 14.9C respectively., -Maintain perishable foods <4C or >60C, -Probed slab in different areas, instructed staff to cut off and discard portions that were >10C, , 2) In the basement, large containers of shrimp were thawing at room temperature., -Maintain perishable foods <4C or >60C, -Products were still frozen, so operator put them in the fridge
Bathroom door in the kitchen was open even though a self-closing mechanism was on it., -Ensure the bathroom door is self-closing
Still water damaged ceiling tiles in the basement, ----------, 1) Water damaged ceiling tiles were observed in the basement near the delivery chute., -Replace
Calgary Court Restaurant is in the CHINATOWN neighbourhood. CHINATOWN, Calgary has 147 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of July 6, 2026, there are 86 (59%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance or 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.
Chicken Avenue
CHINATOWN
This restaurant has been inspected 6 times since October 16, 2023, with 0 in compliance, 6 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
3 violations
1) In the basement, large slabs of pork were thawing at room temperature in a bucket. Probed the top section of the slabs at 15.4C and 14.9C respectively., -Maintain perishable foods <4C or >60C, -Probed slab in different areas, instructed staff to cut off and discard portions that were >10C, , 2) In the basement, large containers of shrimp were thawing at room temperature., -Maintain perishable foods <4C or >60C, -Products were still frozen, so operator put them in the fridge
Bathroom door in the kitchen was open even though a self-closing mechanism was on it., -Ensure the bathroom door is self-closing
Still water damaged ceiling tiles in the basement, ----------, 1) Water damaged ceiling tiles were observed in the basement near the delivery chute., -Replace
11 violations
Found tomato paste in an opened can in the fridge near the back., -Decant canned food products once opened, -Discarded
Cloths were stored on the counter., -Ensure cloths are stored in a sanitizer solution
1) Foods were being thawed in the handwashing sink., -Ensure a clean sink is used for thawing food products, -Food was moved, , 2) Food shelf located in front of the dishwasher was exposed to splash from dishwashing., -Add a barrier to the back of the shelf or move it, , 3) In the basement, meat slicer and grinder were on a plastic table directly beside the delivery chute., -Do not prepare food in an area that is exposed to contamination, , 4) Road salt was stored beside the bulk ingredient bins., -Store chemicals away from food
1 violation
Food was observed to be stored directly on the floor and without a cover in the basement dry storage area. , , Please ensure that all food is stored elevated off of the floor and with a well-fitting cover to prevent cross-contamination.
6 violations
The facility is not taking temperatures of cooked foods to ensure they are fully cooked to safe temperatures., , Raw foods must be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 71C.
The chlorine-based mechanical dishwasher was run multiple times, and the sanitizer cycle did not exceed 10ppm chlorine. , , Please have the dishwasher serviced such that it is sanitizing at 100ppm.
Food was observed to be stored directly on the floor and without a cover in the basement dry storage area. , , Please ensure that all food is stored elevated off of the floor and with a well-fitting cover to prevent cross-contamination.
1 violation
, , *COOLER/FREEZER DOORS & HANDLES HAVE A BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS. ENSURE THAT ALL HIGH-TOUCH SURFACES ARE KEPT CLEAN & SANITARY THROUGHOUT THE DAY*,
1 violation
, , *COOLER/FREEZER DOORS & HANDLES HAVE A BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS. ENSURE THAT ALL HIGH-TOUCH SURFACES ARE KEPT CLEAN & SANITARY THROUGHOUT THE DAY*,
1) Pails of soup were cooling at room temperature, measuring 20-30C., -Ensure soup is rapidly cooled. Separate pails into smaller containers so that soup cools faster, -Pails were separated and put in fridge, , 2) Food including meat was thawing at room temperature in the prep sink and on the bottom level of the food shelf located in front of the dishwasher., 3) Large amounts of frozen shrimp were being thawed at room temperature in bins in the basement. Measured at 0C., -Thaw food either in the fridge, under cold running water, in the microwave, or cook directly, , 4) Sauce for chicken was sitting at room temperature on a portable table burner on the shelf by the dishwasher., -Discarded, , 5) Found cooked fish in a pail, covered, in the back storage room., -Maintain hazardous foods <4C or >60C, -Discarded, , 6) No thermometer was present in the back fridge near the wok., -Ensure a thermometer is available and visible in each fridge
1) Dishwasher rinse cycle had no chlorine. Priming the lines did not work. Bucket of bleach appeared to have lost some of its yellow colour. Staff did not know how to prime the chemical lines., -Ensure dishes are sanitized, -Technician came onsite during the inspection and repaired the rinse cycle, , 2) Inside of dishwasher was caked in grime., -Ensure the dishwasher is cleaned regularly
1) Food products were thawing in both sinks, leaving no sink in the kitchen available for handwashing., -Ensure that handwashing sink is not obstructed. Operator should be using the basin to the right of the dishwasher for handwashing, as it has a splash guard and is equipped with soap and paper towel, , 2) In the basement, meat slicer and grinder were on a plastic table directly beside the delivery chute. There is no handwashing station in this area, and the food preparation was making a mess., -Only prepare food in areas where a handwashing sink is available, -Operator must move meat slicer and grinder to the basement prep area
Food was observed to be stored directly on the floor and without a cover in the basement dry storage area. , , Please ensure that all food is stored elevated off of the floor and with a well-fitting cover to prevent cross-contamination.
Operator does not have a food safety certificate and was not able to identify anyone else with a certificate. Based on the entirety of this inspection, there is a lack of food safety knowledge in the facility based on the number of infractions observed., -Ensure someone in care and control of the facility has a food safety certificate. At least one staff member onsite must have a certificate at all times as there are 6+ staff members preparing food
1) Water damaged ceiling tiles were observed in the basement near the delivery chute., -Replace, , 2) In the back dry storage room, the lights did not have a protective cover., -Install a shatterproof cover
1) Top rack of shelf to the left of the cooking line was lined with cardboard. Bins on top had food products., -Remove cardboard and ensure that any liners used in the kitchen area are washable, , 2) Basement bulk bins had very dirty lids., -Clean, , 3) One meat cleaver in the storage area was very rusty., -Check equipment for wear and discard if unsafe to use, -Discarded
There is an extreme amount of clutter in the basement, with piles of items collected., -Remove or fully separate items not directly associated with the business
The facility was using bowls as bulk scoops. , , Please ensure that all scoops are equipped with a handle to protect from contamination.
A leak was observed in the basement by the pipe leading to the grease trap. , , Repair the leak and ensure that all plumbing is in good working order.
The protective film was left on the new oven and was starting to peel. , , Remove the plastic as it can harbour dirt and bacteria and is not able to be properly cleaned/sanitized.