1512 8 Avenue NW · HOUNSFIELD HEIGHTS/BRIAR HILL
February 24, 2026
PassHandwashing sink by the walkin-in cooler/ freezer was block by a cart and was not equipped with paper towel. , - The operator installed paper towel during the inspection, and the cart was moved aside. Ensure that the handwashing sink is accessible at all times and is supplied with soap and paper towels.
**Repeat Violation**, Utensils contaminated with food debris were placed back into the drawer among clean utensils at the prep line. Wash and sanitize all used utensils after use and before storage among clean items. Remove and wash/sanitize all utensils in storage that were in contact with contaminated utensils., ., , Update from 24-02-2026, Wet utensils were stacked on top of each other. , -dry utensils properly before stacking.
Extendicare Hillcrest - Food is in the HOUNSFIELD HEIGHTS/BRIAR HILL neighbourhood. HOUNSFIELD HEIGHTS/BRIAR HILL, Calgary has 40 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of February 26, 2026, there are 25 (63%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 7 times since September 6, 2024, with 7 passes and 0 closures on record.
Handwashing sink by the walkin-in cooler/ freezer was block by a cart and was not equipped with paper towel. , - The operator installed paper towel during the inspection, and the cart was moved aside. Ensure that the handwashing sink is accessible at all times and is supplied with soap and paper towels.
**Repeat Violation**, Utensils contaminated with food debris were placed back into the drawer among clean utensils at the prep line. Wash and sanitize all used utensils after use and before storage among clean items. Remove and wash/sanitize all utensils in storage that were in contact with contaminated utensils., ., , Update from 24-02-2026, Wet utensils were stacked on top of each other. , -dry utensils properly before stacking.
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.
Alberta records each visit as either a routine inspection (with any violations noted) or a closed order. If you see violations listed without a closed order, the operator was allowed to continue while addressing them. A closed order means the inspector required the kitchen to stop serving customers until the issues were corrected.
Sandwiches and boiled eggs were observed to be stored at room temperature, egg salad sandwich internal temperature was measured at 13.3 degrees C, and boiled eggs internal temperature was at 23.9 degrees C. , - The sandwiches and boiled eggs were discarded during the inspection. Ensure that all perishable high risk food are stored either at or below 4 degrees C or at or above 60 degrees C.
**Repeat violation**, Staff had no means to monitor sanitizing temps of the high temp dishwasher. Recommended purchasing a min/max waterproof probe thermometer which can be used for the dishwasher as well as monitoring food temps.
**Repeat Violation**, Utensils contaminated with food debris were placed back into the drawer among clean utensils at the prep line. Wash and sanitize all used utensils after use and before storage among clean items. Remove and wash/sanitize all utensils in storage that were in contact with contaminated utensils., .
Soup and congee stored in insulated cups in steam table both measured 53C (destroyed). Please keep hot foods at 60C or higher., **Oct 3, 2025: rice (prepared at 7:30 AM) in steam table measured 54C (destroyed). The water level was low and there was an inadequate amount of steam produced to maintain food at or above 60C. Recommended adding more hot water into steam table to reach bottom of insert containers.
Staff had no means to monitor sanitizing temps of the high temp dishwasher. Recommended purchasing a min/max waterproof probe thermometer which can be used for the dishwasher as well as monitoring food temps.
There was unlabeled resident food in the freezer in the 2nd floor servery and bistro (staff discarded). Please ensure all foods are appropriately labeled.
Several ceiling tiles in dry storage room were badly damaged from past and present water leak. Active leak noted in corner near entrance into dry storage room and travelling down centre of room. Please inspect foods for contamination and discard as required. Relocate foods from this room for safe storage in kitchen and activity storage room. Conduct remediation with Onside Restoration, and repair roof. Repair/replace and finish all damaged surfaces. Obtain health approval prior to using room again for food storage., **July 18, 2025: foods relocated out of dry storage room and into kitchen and activity storage room. Remediation on-going.
There were gaps around wall panels in the dry storage room. When leak is repaired in the room, please ensure all gaps are filled in and wall surfaces are finished to promote easy cleaning. There was also a pressure relief valve sticking out of a wall in the dry storage room and no drainage in the room. The valve would normally be blocked by shelving. The dry storage room should always be kept dry. If this is an old connection, please cap off/remove and properly finish wall.
1) Utensils contaminated with food debris were placed back into the drawer among clean utensils at the prep line. Wash and sanitize all used utensils after use and before storage among clean items. Remove and wash/sanitize all utensils in storage that were in contact with contaminated utensils., 2) The condenser unit in the walk-in freezer was leaking and foods stored in area were contaminated with frozen condensate. Please relocate/protect foods and repair leaky condenser.
Parts of the electric slicer that were not washed in the dishwasher was manually cleaned with a sanitizer only. Please ensure surfaces are manually washed with detergent/degreaser, rinsed with clean water, then sanitized with an approved sanitizer.
1) Open cartons of milk/cream in walk-in cooler measured as high as 11-14C (destroyed). Staff indicated they were used during lunch hour and then placed back into cooler after lunch. Time during inspection was approx. 2:15 PM. Please keep milk/cream at or below 4C at all times., 2) Soup and congee stored in insulated cups in steam table both measured 53C (destroyed). Please keep hot foods at 60C or higher., 3) Thawed mango chunks from lunch were left at room temp and measured 24C (destroyed).
Staff had no means to monitor sanitizing temps of the high temp dishwasher. Recommended purchasing a min/max waterproof probe thermometer which can be used for the dishwasher as well as monitoring food temps.
Unable to determine if any staff are certified in a recognized course in food safety. Please provide copy of food safety training certificate for kitchen manager.
There were gaps around wall panels in the dry storage room. When leak is repaired in the room, please ensure all gaps are filled in and wall surfaces are finished to promote easy cleaning. There was also a pressure relief valve sticking out of a wall in the dry storage room and no drainage in the room. The valve would normally be blocked by shelving. The dry storage room should always be kept dry. If this is an old connection, please cap off/remove and properly finish wall.
Several ceiling tiles in dry storage room were badly damaged from past and present water leak. Active leak noted in corner near entrance into dry storage room and travelling down centre of room. Please inspect foods for contamination and discard as required. Relocate foods from this room for safe storage in kitchen and activity storage room. Conduct remediation with Onside Restoration, and repair roof. Repair/replace and finish all damaged surfaces. Obtain health approval prior to using room again for food storage., **July 18, 2025: foods relocated out of dry storage room and into kitchen and activity storage room. Remediation on-going.
1) There was an accumulation of dried food debris behind the blade of the electric slicer. Please clean., 2) Many insert containers still had labels left on them after wash. Please remove all labels in wash process.
Second floor servery: there was an accumulation of old food debris/grime in the corner under the steam table. Please clean.
Several ceiling tiles in dry storage room were badly damaged from past and present water leak. Active leak noted in corner near entrance into dry storage room and travelling down centre of room. Please inspect foods for contamination and discard as required. Relocate foods from this room for safe storage in kitchen and activity storage room. Conduct remediation with Onside Restoration, and repair roof. Repair/replace and finish all damaged surfaces. Obtain health approval prior to using room again for food storage.
1. Ice accumulation on the condenser in the walk in freezer. , , Ice accumulation was removed., , 2. Staff were observed to be using a painted wire rack to hold dishes down in the mechanical dishwasher. Wire rack was chipping. , , Wire rack was disposed of during inspection. Only dishwasher safe racks will be used for this purpose in the future.