CalgaryDOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE
116 - 303 Centre Street SW
Not in Compliance
3 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
January 28, 2026
The hand sink in the kitchen is not being used. Items are being stored in the basin and paper towel was available across the kitchen. , , Please keep the hand sink free from obstruction to allow for easy access by food handlers. As well ensure that all hand sinks are always stocked with liquid hand soap and paper towels directly next to the hand-washing sink. , , Food handlers must be frequently washing their hands to avoid cross-contamination.
Paint was peeling along the wall behind the two-compartment sink. , , Please refinish the wall such that it is smooth, cleanable, and impervious to moisture.
The facility requires a deep clean. The hard-to-reach areas under and behind equipment had a build-up of grease, food debris, and grime. , , Please deep clean the facility and keep the facility in a clean and sanitary state hereafter.
Chaihong is in the DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE neighbourhood. DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE, Calgary has 686 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of August 20, 2026, there are 478 (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.
Gong Cha
DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE
This restaurant has been inspected 9 times since July 25, 2024, with 4 in compliance, 4 not in compliance, and 1 closure on record.
3 violations
The hand sink in the kitchen is not being used. Items are being stored in the basin and paper towel was available across the kitchen. , , Please keep the hand sink free from obstruction to allow for easy access by food handlers. As well ensure that all hand sinks are always stocked with liquid hand soap and paper towels directly next to the hand-washing sink. , , Food handlers must be frequently washing their hands to avoid cross-contamination.
Paint was peeling along the wall behind the two-compartment sink. , , Please refinish the wall such that it is smooth, cleanable, and impervious to moisture.
The facility requires a deep clean. The hard-to-reach areas under and behind equipment had a build-up of grease, food debris, and grime. , , Please deep clean the facility and keep the facility in a clean and sanitary state hereafter.
1 violation
Food items such as rice and Jjajang sauce were stored in the hot holding unit with an internal temperature of 17°C and 46°C respectively., , Food items were discarded.
No violations
No violations
1 violation
Cold water was not available at the back hand washing sink. , , Please repair the plumbing such that both hot and cold water can be available at the hand washing sink.
3 violations
The chlorine-based sanitizer bottle was unlabeled. , , Please ensure that all chemical bottles including sanitizer bottles are labeled such that the contents can be identified and safely used.
Cold water was not available at the back hand washing sink. , , Please repair the plumbing such that both hot and cold water can be available at the hand washing sink.
A build-up of grease and food debris was observed under and behind the cook line., , Please clean.
7 violations
The chlorine-based sanitizer bottle was unlabeled. , , Please ensure that all chemical bottles including sanitizer bottles are labeled such that the contents can be identified and safely used.
The facility did not have any drain plugs for the two-compartment dishwashing sink rendering them unable to complete proper manual dishwashing. , , Please obtain two well-fitting drain plugs to be able to complete manual dishwashing.
The chlorine-based mechanical dishwasher was run and 0ppm chlorine was detected. The line was primed and still 0ppm chlorine was detected. , , Please repair the dishwasher such that it is sanitizing at 100ppm.
No violations
2 violations
Dishwasher final rinse contained 0 PPM Chlorine.
No chlorine test strips onsite.
The kitchen hand sink was obstructed at the time of the inspection. Items were being stored in the basin of the hand sink. , , Hand sinks must be only used for hand washing and nothing can be stored in the basin or in front of the hand washing sink to allow for unimpeded and frequency access by food handlers. , , The items were removed at the time of the inspection.
Cold water was not available at the back hand washing sink. , , Please repair the plumbing such that both hot and cold water can be available at the hand washing sink.
To-go containers were being stored under the paper towel dispenser. , , Please move the to-go containers to a location where they are protected from contamination.
A build-up of grease and food debris was observed under and behind the cook line., , Please clean.