J - 1919 31 Street SE
Not in Compliance
4 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
July 2, 2026
July 02, 2026, Soap provided, paper towels were not equipped. , , The handwashing sink at the bar didn't equip with soap and paper towels; the handwashing sink in the kitchen was not equipped with paper towels., - Ensure supplies are provided for both handwashing stations.
June 18, 2026, A two-compartment sink had been installed in the shisha room; however, the required ventilation system had not yet been installed. At the time of inspection, the owner admitted that shisha services were being provided., The owners were instructed to immediately cease all shisha operations until a ventilation system has been installed and approved by the City of Calgary., The owners were also directed to keep the shisha room locked and inaccessible until the ventilation system is installed and all necessary approvals have been obtained., , , Shisha products, hookah pipes, charcoal boxes and related equipment were stored in a room and freezer. The room did not have processing sink (two compartment sink), processing counter/work surface and floor walls were not smooth and impervious to moisture. , - Install a designated sink in a separate area for cleaning shisha/hookah, equipment., - Have a designated area for processing and storing the shisha products separate from all food and food equipment/utensils., - Adhere to the City of Calgary Safety Codes instructions to install a sufficient ventilation in the dining area for smoking shisha. Obtain all necessary municipal approvals and adhere to municipal legislation., - Remove all the shisha and related equipment from the facility until above mentioned requirements are met.
Gaps noted at the bottom of the back door., - Seal the gaps.
The baseboard was missing at the back door area, allowing accumulation of debris in the gap between the wall and the floor., - Remove the debris, clean the area, and install the baseboard.
Dahlak Restaurant is in the SOUTHVIEW neighbourhood. SOUTHVIEW, Calgary has 81 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of July 19, 2026, there are 64 (79%) 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.
Taco Libre
SOUTHVIEW
This restaurant has been inspected 9 times since November 7, 2023, with 3 in compliance, 6 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
4 violations
July 02, 2026, Soap provided, paper towels were not equipped. , , The handwashing sink at the bar didn't equip with soap and paper towels; the handwashing sink in the kitchen was not equipped with paper towels., - Ensure supplies are provided for both handwashing stations.
June 18, 2026, A two-compartment sink had been installed in the shisha room; however, the required ventilation system had not yet been installed. At the time of inspection, the owner admitted that shisha services were being provided., The owners were instructed to immediately cease all shisha operations until a ventilation system has been installed and approved by the City of Calgary., The owners were also directed to keep the shisha room locked and inaccessible until the ventilation system is installed and all necessary approvals have been obtained., , , Shisha products, hookah pipes, charcoal boxes and related equipment were stored in a room and freezer. The room did not have processing sink (two compartment sink), processing counter/work surface and floor walls were not smooth and impervious to moisture. , - Install a designated sink in a separate area for cleaning shisha/hookah, equipment., - Have a designated area for processing and storing the shisha products separate from all food and food equipment/utensils., - Adhere to the City of Calgary Safety Codes instructions to install a sufficient ventilation in the dining area for smoking shisha. Obtain all necessary municipal approvals and adhere to municipal legislation., - Remove all the shisha and related equipment from the facility until above mentioned requirements are met.
Gaps noted at the bottom of the back door., - Seal the gaps.
The baseboard was missing at the back door area, allowing accumulation of debris in the gap between the wall and the floor., - Remove the debris, clean the area, and install the baseboard.
5 violations
The handwashing sink at the bar didn't equip with soap and paper towels; the handwashing sink in the kitchen was not equipped with paper towels., - Ensure supplies are provided for both handwashing stations.
June 18, 2026, A two-compartment sink had been installed in the shisha room; however, the required ventilation system had not yet been installed. At the time of inspection, the owner admitted that shisha services were being provided., The owners were instructed to immediately cease all shisha operations until a ventilation system has been installed and approved by the City of Calgary., The owners were also directed to keep the shisha room locked and inaccessible until the ventilation system is installed and all necessary approvals have been obtained., , , Shisha products, hookah pipes, charcoal boxes and related equipment were stored in a room and freezer. The room did not have processing sink (two compartment sink), processing counter/work surface and floor walls were not smooth and impervious to moisture. , - Install a designated sink in a separate area for cleaning shisha/hookah, equipment., - Have a designated area for processing and storing the shisha products separate from all food and food equipment/utensils., - Adhere to the City of Calgary Safety Codes instructions to install a sufficient ventilation in the dining area for smoking shisha. Obtain all necessary municipal approvals and adhere to municipal legislation., - Remove all the shisha and related equipment from the facility until above mentioned requirements are met.
5 violations
Uninspected eggs with visible feathers and fecal contamination were found in cooler within the retail food establishment. , - The operator was instructed to discard the eggs immediately. Always purchase food from approved source.
The facility did not have sanitizing solution during inspection., - The staff purchased concentrated bleach solution from nearby store and prepared working sanitizing solution.
Hand washing sink did not have paper towel., - The staff member restocked the paper towel dispenser.
No violations
No violations
2 violations
Shisha products, hookah pipes and related equipment were stored in a room. The room did not have processing sink (two compartment sink), processing counter/work surface and floor walls were not smooth and impervious to moisture. Empty containers of nicotine containing shisha were observed onsite in the room., - Install a designated sink in a separate area for cleaning shisha/hookah, equipment., - Have a designated area for processing and storing the shisha products separate from all food and food equipment/utensils., - Adhere to the City of Calgary Safety Codes instructions to install a sufficient ventilation in the dining area for smoking shisha. Obtain all necessary municipal approvals and adhere to municipal legislation., - Remove all the shisha and related equipment from the facility until above mentioned requirement are met.
No thermometer is present to check the temperature of high temperature dishwasher., , -Please have a thermometer available to check the temperature of the dishwasher every day and record the temperature logs., -Ensure that the temperature for the high temperature dishwasher is at least 71C/165F.
3 violations
There were no thermometers for the coolers., , -Ensure that the thermometers are always available to maintain the cooler temperature at 4C or below.
No thermometer is present to check the temperature of high temperature dishwasher., , -Please have a thermometer available to check the temperature of the dishwasher every day and record the temperature logs., -Ensure that the temperature for the high temperature dishwasher is at least 71C/165F.
There was a water soiled ceiling tile in the kitchen., , -Please ensure that the ceiling tile is fixed.
No violations
4 violations
The facility did not have sanitizing solution., The operator was educated and 100ppm sanitizing solution prepared., Ensure to have sanitizing solution available all the time.
The dishwasher did not work., The operator has a two compartment sink to wash pans and pots and will be using single using disposable dishes till the dishwasher is repaired.
Hand washing sink was blocked with utensils., Ensure to keep the hand washing sink clean to wash hands effectively., The operator removed the utensils during inspection.
Gaps noted at the bottom of the back door., - Seal the gaps.
The baseboard was missing at the back door area, allowing accumulation of debris in the gap between the wall and the floor., - Remove the debris, clean the area, and install the baseboard.
Two black table shelves were found covered in food debris and grease, and the open grate design harbours the debris., - Remove the unit from kitchen.
Shisha products, hookah pipes, charcoal boxes and related equipment were stored in a room and freezer. The room did not have processing sink (two compartment sink), processing counter/work surface and floor walls were not smooth and impervious to moisture. , - Install a designated sink in a separate area for cleaning shisha/hookah, equipment., - Have a designated area for processing and storing the shisha products separate from all food and food equipment/utensils., - Adhere to the City of Calgary Safety Codes instructions to install a sufficient ventilation in the dining area for smoking shisha. Obtain all necessary municipal approvals and adhere to municipal legislation., - Remove all the shisha and related equipment from the facility until above mentioned requirements are met.
Ventilation canopy filters appeared dirty., - Clean ventilation filters
A deep cleaning is required of the facility including walls and floors.