CalgaryDOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE
813 4 Avenue SW
Not in Compliance
1 violation was found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
January 20, 2026
Chlorine was being used in the facility to sanitize dishes and food contact surfaces. Chlorine test strips had expired., , Obtain chlorine test strips within their expiry date.
Happy Spice is in the DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE neighbourhood. DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE, Calgary has 683 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of July 30, 2026, there are 475 (70%) 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 7 times since May 28, 2024, with 3 in compliance, 4 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
1 violation
Chlorine was being used in the facility to sanitize dishes and food contact surfaces. Chlorine test strips had expired., , Obtain chlorine test strips within their expiry date.
6 violations
The hot water to the hand wash sink had been turned off. Operator stated that it had been turned off because it was too hot., , Hand wash sinks are required to have hot and cold water available at all times.
Chlorine was being used in the facility to sanitize dishes and food contact surfaces. Chlorine test strips had expired., , Obtain chlorine test strips within their expiry date.
Dead cockroaches were observed in the cupboard under the two compartment sink and on the heat register on the north side of the facility., , Clean up dead cockroaches. Monitor for further activity and ensure that adequate pest control is taking place in the facility.
A grill was present in the facility. Operator stated that it was being used for grilling burgers., , There is no mechanical ventilation in the facility and the facility has a permit restriction prohibiting grease producing cooking. Remove the grill.
There was a sewer gas odour by the two compartment sink/ grease interceptor. The last time the grease interceptor was cleaned was July 2025., , Investigate the source of and abate the sewer gas odour. Ensure the grease interceptor is cleaned as required by City of Calgary bylaws (at least once every 4 weeks).
There was an accumulation of items not associated with nor required for the operation of the food business., , Remove these unnecessary items. Excess items hinder cleaning and provide hiding places for pests.
No violations
2 violations
The hot water tap at the hand sink was not operational at the time of the inspection. , , Please repair the tap such that hot and cold water is available at the hand washing sink. , , All hand sinks must have running hot/cold water, liquid hand soap, and paper towel in a proper dispenser to facilitate proper hand washing.
Chlorine test strips could not be located at the time of the inspection. , , Please obtain chlorine test strips to be able to test and verify the concentration of the chlorine-based surface sanitizers (100ppm).
No violations
No violations
1 violation
A probe thermometer was not available at the time of the inspection. , , Please obtain a probe thermometer to be able to verify temperatures.