640 - 26 McKenzie Towne Gate SE
Not in Compliance
2 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
March 11, 2026
Not in ComplianceHandsink in the back has a broken tap.
March 2026:, Floor is still in disrepair, , Update August 21, 2024:, Staff on-site were unaware of any renovation plans., Kitchen floor is still in disrepair in front of smoker. , All surfaces in a kitchen must be smooth, easy to clean and in a good state of repair. , , Update May 24, 2023:, - Operator has plans to address the floors but are holding off until potential renovation plans are decided., - Floors are currently clean and well maintained given the state. Please still address the floor to ensure surface is smooth, non-absorbent, easily to clean, and in good repair., , May 3, 2022:, Floor surface in front of smoker is broken / rough and is no longer smooth and easy to clean., - All surfaces must be smooth, easy to clean and maintained in good repair.
Cowtown Beef Shack is in the MCKENZIE TOWNE neighbourhood. MCKENZIE TOWNE, Calgary has 120 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of August 20, 2026, there are 88 (73%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance or Closed.
This restaurant has been inspected 3 times since August 21, 2024, with 0 in compliance, 3 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
2 violations
Handsink in the back has a broken tap.
March 2026:, Floor is still in disrepair, , Update August 21, 2024:, Staff on-site were unaware of any renovation plans., Kitchen floor is still in disrepair in front of smoker. , All surfaces in a kitchen must be smooth, easy to clean and in a good state of repair. , , Update May 24, 2023:, - Operator has plans to address the floors but are holding off until potential renovation plans are decided., - Floors are currently clean and well maintained given the state. Please still address the floor to ensure surface is smooth, non-absorbent, easily to clean, and in good repair., , May 3, 2022:, Floor surface in front of smoker is broken / rough and is no longer smooth and easy to clean., - All surfaces must be smooth, easy to clean and maintained in good repair.
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.
Kilt & Caber Ale House
MCKENZIE TOWNE
2 violations
Stand up cooler in the back kitchen area was measured 8C. , Operator suggested the cooler temperature may have been raised due to opening and closing frequently throughout the lunch rush., Monitor the temperature and ensure cooler is 4C or below.
Update August 21, 2024:, Staff on-site were unaware of any renovation plans., Kitchen floor is still in disrepair in front of smoker. , All surfaces in a kitchen must be smooth, easy to clean and in a good state of repair. , , Update May 24, 2023:, - Operator has plans to address the floors but are holding off until potential renovation plans are decided., - Floors are currently clean and well maintained given the state. Please still address the floor to ensure surface is smooth, non-absorbent, easily to clean, and in good repair., , May 3, 2022:, Floor surface in front of smoker is broken / rough and is no longer smooth and easy to clean., - All surfaces must be smooth, easy to clean and maintained in good repair.
4 violations
No prepared sanitizing solution on site at time of inspection., Ensure that fresh sanitizing solutions are readily available and are used on food contact surfaces frequently throughout the day., A 100ppm chlorine-based solution was prepared after discussion.
Cheese sauce, cooked onions, mac and cheese, beans, cooked beef and pork in hot holding units measured between 35 and 45 degrees Celsius. , Food items in hot holding units must be maintained at temperature of 60 degrees Celsius or greater., Products in hot holding units must be heated to 74 degrees Celsius or greater before being placed into hot holding unit., Do not use holding units to "heat" product., *This issue was noted during a previous inspection in 2021.
Update August 21, 2024:, Staff on-site were unaware of any renovation plans., Kitchen floor is still in disrepair in front of smoker. , All surfaces in a kitchen must be smooth, easy to clean and in a good state of repair. , , Update May 24, 2023:, - Operator has plans to address the floors but are holding off until potential renovation plans are decided., - Floors are currently clean and well maintained given the state. Please still address the floor to ensure surface is smooth, non-absorbent, easily to clean, and in good repair., , May 3, 2022:, Floor surface in front of smoker is broken / rough and is no longer smooth and easy to clean., - All surfaces must be smooth, easy to clean and maintained in good repair.
Dust & debris present on wall behind hot holding units., Dust & debris present on some areas of ceiling., All surfaces must be clean and well maintained.