5130 Skyline Way NE · SKYLINE EAST
October 17, 2025
PassCanned Alberto's Real Italian Pizza Sauce sold at The Italian Store with julienne codes 22025 and 23925 were not sealed properly. The center of the lid sprung up when pressure was released. , , 33 cans discarded. After cooling jars for 12 to 24 hours, remove the screw bands and test seals.
Great West Italian Importers is in the SKYLINE EAST neighbourhood. SKYLINE EAST, Calgary has 20 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of January 5, 2026, there are 18 (90%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 8 times since December 9, 2024, with 8 passes and 0 closures on record.
Canned Alberto's Real Italian Pizza Sauce sold at The Italian Store with julienne codes 22025 and 23925 were not sealed properly. The center of the lid sprung up when pressure was released. , , 33 cans discarded. After cooling jars for 12 to 24 hours, remove the screw bands and test seals.
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.
SKYLINE EAST
July 2, 2025 - In the last batch of canning, pH readings of two sauces were not recorded and the pH reading of another sauce was estimated to be 4.3. The pH test strips on-site were in 1.0-unit increments; therefore, they cannot provide a precise pH reading. Verbal or written canning procedures were not available. Records for canning such as product name, production date and batch number were also disorganized., , Provide written canning procedures for review and maintain records in an organized manner. Obtain a pH meter or alternate pH test strips for precise measurements. The pH of the final product shall be 4.6 or lower., , July 17, 2025 - pH test strips with 1.0 unit increments were still being used. Written canning procedures were not available., , September 4, 2025 - The operator that oversees canning was not on-site at the time of inspection. Another operator advised that a new pH meter was used for monitoring the pH of sauces that were canned last month., , September 10, 2025 - Canning procedures and production records were provided. , , October 8, 2025 - AHS provided comments on canning procedures. Refer to the closing comments and revise the procedures.
July 2, 2025 - In the last batch of canning, pH readings of two sauces were not recorded and the pH reading of another sauce was estimated to be 4.3. The pH test strips on-site were in 1.0-unit increments; therefore, they cannot provide a precise pH reading. Verbal or written canning procedures were not available. Records for canning such as product name, production date and batch number were also disorganized., , Provide written canning procedures for review and maintain records in an organized manner. Obtain a pH meter or alternate pH test strips for precise measurements. The pH of the final product shall be 4.6 or lower., , July 17, 2025 - pH test strips with 1.0 unit increments were still being used. Written canning procedures were not available., , September 4, 2025 - The operator that oversees canning was not on-site at the time of inspection. Another operator advised that a new pH meter was used for monitoring the pH of sauces that were canned last month.
July 2, 2025 - In the last batch of canning, pH readings of two sauces were not recorded and the pH reading of another sauce was estimated to be 4.3. The pH test strips on-site were in 1.0-unit increments; therefore, they cannot provide a precise pH reading. Verbal or written canning procedures were not available. Records for canning such as product name, production date and batch number were also disorganized., , Provide written canning procedures for review and maintain records in an organized manner. Obtain a pH meter or alternate pH test strips for precise measurements. The pH of the final product shall be 4.6 or lower., , July 17, 2025 - pH test strips with 1.0 unit increments were still being used. Written canning procedures were not available.
There was a gap on the bottom perimeter of the walk-through door located by the double overhead doors., , Seal the gap to prevent the entry of pest.
There was no evidence of approved food safety training., , The person in care and control of the food establishment must complete an approved food safety course. When six or more food handlers are working, at least one person with approved food safety must be on-site.
Pallets in the walk-in coolers were lined with dirty cardboard., , Remove cardboard liners. Shelf liners that are non-absorbent to moisture and easy to clean can be used.
In the last batch of canning, pH readings of two sauces were not recorded and the pH reading of another sauce was estimated to be 4.3. The pH test strips on-site were in 1.0-unit increments; therefore, they cannot provide a precise pH reading. Verbal or written canning procedures were not available. Records for canning such as product name, production date and batch number were also disorganized., , Provide written canning procedures for review and maintain records in an organized manner. Obtain a pH meter or alternate pH test strips for precise measurements. The pH of the final product shall be 4.6 or lower.
Mouse droppings were observed in one of the walk-in coolers., , Remove mouse droppings safely and disinfect contaminated areas. Seal all possible pest entry points.
There was a gap on the bottom perimeter of the walk-through door located by the double overhead doors., , Seal the gap to prevent the entry of pest.
There was no evidence of approved food safety training., , The person in care and control of the food establishment must complete an approved food safety course. When six or more food handlers are working, at least one person with approved food safety must be on-site.
1) There was a cork board with push pins behind a food preparation table., , Relocate the cork board to an area away from food handling., , 2) Pallets in the walk-in coolers were lined with dirty cardboard., , Remove cardboard liners. Shelf liners that are non-absorbent to moisture and easy to clean can be used.
There was tape on the handle of the dough/ pasta machine., , Properly repair or replace the damaged part.
Tape was being used to repair a damaged jug., , Discard the damaged jug.
1) Food had spilled onto the floor in the dry storage area by the canning kitchen., , 2) There was food debris on pallets in the walk-in coolers., , Clean the pallets and floor.
A probe thermometer was not provided in the sauce and gelato kitchen. Please obtain a suitable thermometer that can be used to monitor temps of foods for daily use and for canning process., **Dec 23, 2024: thermometers required for both kitchens. Thermometers on order per manager.
REPEATING VIOLATION:, There is a gap under the first delivery bay garage door and under the two delivery doors beside each garage door. Please repair or replace door sweep,, **OUTSTANDING (2023-11-17). There was still a gap on these doors. This would allow the potential entry of pests and vermin into the facility. The inspector informed the operator that all openings to the outside, including doors and windows, must be tight-fitting to prevent potential pest infestation., **Dec 9, 2024: there were gaps present under both delivery man doors., **Dec 23, 2024: right delivery man door repaired. Gap present under left door still outstanding. Owner will also repair gaps on sides/under overhead garage doors.
1) There were small flies in the main production kitchen and no means for their control. Please eliminate flies and implement suitable fly control measures., 2) There were small flies in the sauce and gelato kitchen. Please eliminate flies and implement suitable fly control measures., **Dec 23, 2024: odd fly observed. Fly control will be installed per manager.
The pot storage shelf in the main production kitchen was lined with a material that was not easily cleanable. Remove liners and regularly clean/sanitize shelves, or use liners (such as stainless steel or plexiglass) that are durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable., **Dec 23, 2024: liners scheduled for replacement per manager.
The band saw in the production kitchen was contaminated with food debris. Staff stated the unit had been cleaned for the day. Please conduct thorough cleaning of the unit especially the entire area of the top and bottom compartments, and along the table top blade guard., **Dec 23, 2024: cheese debris and grease evident on surfaces after cleaning. Please obtain appropriate cleaning supplies for band saw.
The condenser unit the small walk-in freezer was leaking and boxed/bagged foods stored under the leak were contaminated with frozen condensate., **Dec 23, 2024: condenser unit scheduled for replacement in January per manager.
1) The ceiling above the condenser fan units in the main cooler were dusty. Please clean., **Dec 23, 2024: professional cleaners have been scheduled per manager., 2) The mezzanine area where boxes of food containers were stored was disorganized and cluttered. Please reorganize and clean., **Dec 23, 2024: cleaning and reorganizing ongoing.
A probe thermometer was not provided in the sauce and gelato kitchen. Please obtain a suitable thermometer that can be used to monitor temps of foods for daily use and for canning process., **Dec 23, 2024: thermometers required for both kitchens. Thermometers on order per manager.
REPEATING VIOLATION:, There is a gap under the first delivery bay garage door and under the two delivery doors beside each garage door. Please repair or replace door sweep,, **OUTSTANDING (2023-11-17). There was still a gap on these doors. This would allow the potential entry of pests and vermin into the facility. The inspector informed the operator that all openings to the outside, including doors and windows, must be tight-fitting to prevent potential pest infestation., **Dec 9, 2024: there were gaps present under both delivery man doors., **Dec 23, 2024: right delivery man door repaired. Gap present under left door still outstanding. Owner will also repair gaps on sides/under overhead garage doors.
1) There were small flies in the main production kitchen and no means for their control. Please eliminate flies and implement suitable fly control measures., 2) There were small flies in the sauce and gelato kitchen. Please eliminate flies and implement suitable fly control measures., **Dec 23, 2024: odd fly observed. Fly control will be installed per manager.
The pot storage shelf in the main production kitchen was lined with a material that was not easily cleanable. Remove liners and regularly clean/sanitize shelves, or use liners (such as stainless steel or plexiglass) that are durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable., **Dec 23, 2024: liners scheduled for replacement per manager.
The band saw in the production kitchen was contaminated with food debris. Staff stated the unit had been cleaned for the day. Please conduct thorough cleaning of the unit especially the entire area of the top and bottom compartments, and along the table top blade guard., **Dec 23, 2024: cheese debris and grease evident on surfaces after cleaning. Please obtain appropriate cleaning supplies for band saw.
The condenser unit the small walk-in freezer was leaking and boxed/bagged foods stored under the leak were contaminated with frozen condensate., **Dec 23, 2024: condenser unit scheduled for replacement in January per manager.
1) The ceiling above the condenser fan units in the main cooler were dusty. Please clean., **Dec 23, 2024: professional cleaners have been scheduled per manager., 2) The mezzanine area where boxes of food containers were stored was disorganized and cluttered. Please reorganize and clean., **Dec 23, 2024: cleaning and reorganizing ongoing.
REPEATING VIOLATION:, Unlabeled meat products were noted during the inspection. The inspector asked for proof of purchase or invoice to determine the source of the meat. However, the operators/managers were not able to provide invoices. Please ensure that all meat products are properly labelled, and that invoices are compiled for proof of purchase., **NOTE (2023-11-21). The operator mentioned that the unlabeled meat products were for their personal use to take home and not for business use. Thus, the inspector informed the operator that all food products should be labelled, and if not used for business purposes, should also be labelled as such. , **Dec 9, 2024: bags of frozen, unlabeled meat were noted in the long cooler and walk-in freezer with a leaky condenser.
Inspector observed prosciutto stored on top of a cardboard box in the long walk-in cooler. Staff advised air had gotten into the bags and they were drying the prosciutto before it could be repackaged for sale. Do not repackage commercially packaged foods - the packages may have been compromised and need to be returned to supplier.
Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle in the sauce and gelato kitchen measured approximately 10 ppm. Please prepare and replace solution to maintain 100 ppm concentration level. Test concentration with the use of a test strip.
Food handler in the sauce and gelato kitchen was washing hands in the 2 comp ware washing sink without hand soap and direct access to paper towels. Please remind staff to wash hands at designated hand washing stations. Ensure that hand washing stations are supplied with hand soap and paper towels, and are easily accessible at all times.
1) Pails of gelato were produced on the floor in the sauce and gelato kitchen, then transferred into the walk-in cooler for storage on the floor. Process then includes picking up pails and emptying contents into gelato machine. Please produce and store gelato in pails at least 6 inches off the floor., 2) Rubber containers that were not foodgrade were used to process and store meat and cheese. Some of these containers were also cracked/damaged. Please use durable, foodgrade containers for direct food contact storage., 3) Unprotected/loose bread and exposed ends of bagged bread were stored a shopping cart in the long walk-in cooler. Shopping carts were used to store variety of foods/items and were not cleaned/sanitized. There was also used paper towel thrown in among the bread. Bread was to be processed into bread crumbs. Discard the bread. Store foods in clean, foodgrade containers.
1) A few jugs of milk for gelato production tested 10-13C. Please remove perishable items from cooler closer to production time to reduce amount of time that perishable food is in danger zone., 2) A probe thermometer was not provided in the sauce and gelato kitchen. Please obtain a suitable thermometer that can be used to monitor temps of foods for daily use and for canning process.
1) The hand sink in the main production kitchen was obstructed by stacks of milk crates in front and air curtain on the side. Hand sinks must be easily accessible at all times. Do not obstruct hand washing stations., 2) The hand sink basin in the sauce and gelato kitchen was completely obstructed and used as a storage area for staff/miscellaneous items. The lever handle was used to hold a roll of toilet paper., 3) There was no hand soap provided at the hand washing sink in the sauce and gelato kitchen. Please provide hand soap in a suitable dispenser.
1) Staff personal items and food were stored on food contact surfaces and inside hand washing basin in the sauce and gelato kitchen. Store personal items in separate area that will not contaminate food and food areas., 2) Staff jackets, bags, personal effects were hung on food equipment shelves and touching food equipment in the main production kitchen.
REPEATING VIOLATION:, There is a gap under the first delivery bay garage door and under the two delivery doors beside each garage door. Please repair or replace door sweep,, **OUTSTANDING (2023-11-17). There was still a gap on these doors. This would allow the potential entry of pests and vermin into the facility. The inspector informed the operator that all openings to the outside, including doors and windows, must be tight-fitting to prevent potential pest infestation., **Dec 9, 2024: there were gaps present under both delivery man doors.
1) There were small flies in the main production kitchen and no means for their control. Please eliminate flies and implement suitable fly control measures., 2) There were small flies in the sauce and gelato kitchen. Please eliminate flies and implement suitable fly control measures.
1) The ceiling tiles in the cooking area of the sauce and gelato kitchen were not washable. Please replace tiles with material that is smooth, nonporous and easily cleanable., 2) Wooden doorway trim in the main production kitchen was not finished. Please seal/paint in a light colour so surface is smooth, nonporous and easily cleanable., 3) The band saw in the production kitchen was positioned on top of an unfinished wooden pallet. Please replace platform or refinish so it is smooth, nonporous and easily cleanable., 4) The pot storage shelf in the main production kitchen was lined with a material that was not easily cleanable. Shelves in walk-in coolers and freezers were lined with cardboard. Remove liners and regularly clean/sanitize shelves, or use liners (such as stainless steel or plexiglass) that are durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable.
1) Insulated boxes for canned sauces in the main production kitchen were contaminated with grime and food debris, and not finished to promote easy cleaning. The exterior of wooden boxes were improperly finished, and what remained as finishing was peeling away. The interior of boxes had exposed styrofoam and bits of styrofoam was seen flying out when lids were closed. Trim edges of wooden lids were damaged/missing. All equipment in a commercial kitchen must be constructed from durable materials, be smooth, nonabsorbent to moisture, and easily cleanable. Remove, replace, or properly finish., 2) The band saw in the production kitchen was contaminated with food debris. Staff stated the unit had been cleaned for the day. Please conduct thorough cleaning of the unit especially the entire area of the top and bottom compartments, and along the table top blade guard., 3) The surface of the chest freezer converted into a hot box for canned sauces was contaminated by grime and the sticky wrap on the lid dirty was peeling and very dirty. Please remove the sticky wrap and regularly clean and sanitize surfaces., 4) Comforters used to cover and insulate canned sauces felt grimy and some were contaminated with food debris. Launder comforters regularly and as required., 5) Large hand mixer was hung directly above and inches away from a grease trap and chemicals in the sauce and gelato kitchen. This is not a sanitary area - store food equipment/utensils in a sanitary area., 6) Mixer and other food prep utensils were hung in the warehouse area next to the walk-in cooler. This is not a sanitary area. Relocate items into a production kitchen.
7) An open box of parchment paper was stored on the floor under the meat grinder in the sauce and gelato kitchen. Store food and food related items at least 6 inches off the floor and in a sanitary manner., 8) A large wooden cooking paddle in the main production kitchen was damaged and edges were chipping. Please remove damaged utensils., 9) Boxes of food containers and open box of glass jars for canning were stored on the floor in the sauce and gelato kitchen, and in the adjacent warehouse storage area., 10) The condenser unit the small walk-in freezer was leaking and boxed/bagged foods stored under the leak were contaminated with frozen condensate., 11) Open boxes of food containers were stored in unfinished mezzanine among miscellaneous items. Several boxes were stored on the floor. Some containers were visibly dusty. Transfer boxes to kitchen before opening. Only store closed/unopened boxes on shelves in mezzanine., 12) Air curtain of long walk-in cooler was damaged. Door of cooler was open for full duration of inspection. Please repair the curtain.
1) There was food splattered on the wall and ceiling dusty around condenser fans. Please clean., 2) The ceiling above the condenser fan units in the main cooler were dusty. Please clean., 3) The mezzanine area where boxes of food containers were stored was disorganized and cluttered. Please reorganize and clean.