CalgaryDOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE
525 5 Avenue SW
Not in Compliance
2 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
February 26, 2026
0PPM chlorine was measured in the final rinse cycle of the dishwasher of Novelle Bistro. Repair the machine. Ensure that the dishwasher is sanitizing according to the manufacturers specifications. Main dishwasher to be used until the glasswasher is repaired.
There was no paper towel or paper towel dispenser at the hand wash station in Novelle Bistro,. Ensure that all hand wash stations are equipped with soap and single-use paper towels. Enclose paper towel in a dispenser to protect against contamination.
The Dorian and Courtyard - Bistro Novelle/Prologue is in the DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE neighbourhood. DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE, Calgary has 678 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of June 11, 2026, there are 427 (63%) 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.
This restaurant has been inspected 4 times since May 6, 2025, with 0 in compliance, 4 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
2 violations
0PPM chlorine was measured in the final rinse cycle of the dishwasher of Novelle Bistro. Repair the machine. Ensure that the dishwasher is sanitizing according to the manufacturers specifications. Main dishwasher to be used until the glasswasher is repaired.
There was no paper towel or paper towel dispenser at the hand wash station in Novelle Bistro,. Ensure that all hand wash stations are equipped with soap and single-use paper towels. Enclose paper towel in a dispenser to protect against contamination.
2 violations
0PPM chlorine was measured in the final rinse cycle of the dishwasher of Novelle Bistro. Repair the machine. Ensure that the dishwasher is sanitizing according to the manufacturers specifications. Main dishwasher to be used until the glasswasher is repaired.
There was no paper towel or paper towel dispenser at the hand wash station in Novelle Bistro,. Ensure that all hand wash stations are equipped with soap and single-use paper towels. Enclose paper towel in a dispenser to protect against contamination.
3 violations
0ppm sanitizer was measured in the sanitizer buckets in the kitchen. Ensure that the sanitizer dispenser is working according to the manufacturer's specifications.
One of the prep coolers near the pastry area was maintaining 11.9C. All perishable foods were moved into another cooler that was maintaining 4C or less.
1. One of the coolers in the pastry area was maintaining 11.9C. Please repair the cooler. Ensure that it is maintaining 4C or less before using., , 2. Ice scoop was stored on top of the bulk ice machine in the kitchen. Ensure that the ice scoop is stored in such a way to protect against contamination. Corrected during the inspection.
2 violations
The Smartpower Surface Sanitizer located at the bar for Bistro Novelle was not labeled. , , Please ensure all chemical bottles are labeled to ensure the product is correctly identified and properly used.
The pop nozzle located at Prologue Cafe had a build-up of grime and debris. , , Please clean and sanitize the nozzle and add it to a regular cleaning schedule.