2502 Capitol Hill Crescent NW
Not in Compliance
7 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
May 13, 2026
4/30/2026 - OUTSTANDING, , " Repeated violation", , Inadequate number of sinks available in the facility. Facility is using re-usable customer utensils, cups and plateware and currently only has 2 handwashing basins, one in the front and one in the back and a mechanical dishwasher. , , Facility must have a 2-compartment sink as a back-up to the mechanical dishwasher in the event the dishwasher fails. The following options are possible:, - Install a 2-compartment sink of adequate size, the biggest piece of equipment must fit the basin of each compartment., - Cease all intermediate food handling and preparation such as vegetable washing, sandwich preparation as there isn't a dedicated food preparation sink available and cease using all re-usable customer utensils and cups and plateware.
4/30/2026 OUTSTANDING - Chlorine test strips expired , , No chlorine test strips were available for dishwasher., , -Obtain valid chlorine test strips.
4/30/2026 OUTSTANDING - Area enclosed with a fence and 8' plywood wall. Mice droppings observed in this area and no pest control records observed onsite, , 1) There was significant amounts of mice droppings in the storage area in the waste room. There are coolers, freezer and dry storage shelves in these areas. , , - Remove all foods and single-use customer utensils immediately and permanently or until a fully enclosed room along with an adequate pest control plan is constructed., , 2) There was large gap at the corner of the overhead doors in the waste room. , - There are pest points of entry that must be addressed if there is going to be a storage room in this area., , 3) There were no pest control records available on-site for review., - Ensure pest control records are available for review upon request.
4/30/2026 OUTSTANDING - Tape was observed place on the shelves and was peeling off, , Raw wood was exposed on the shelves used to store sauce bottles., Paint on the counter of the prep line cooler was chipping off and raw wood was exposed., The shelf under the hand sink had raw wood., , -Replace/repaint the shelves., -Ensure shelves are smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable.
One-compartment dishwashing sink was observed not properly sealed to the wall. Re‑secure the sink and apply smooth, intact, and water‑tight caulking to prevent moisture accumulation and allow for effective cleaning and sanitation., , **Please repair
1. Cleaning required in the following areas:, - under the backroom handwashing sink - CORRECTED, - Under the wall adjacent to the prep cooler - CORRECTED, - behind the wasteroom freezer, - under the storage shelving and wooden skids, , 2. Rearrange the wasteroom boxes for easier cleaning
4/30/2026 - OUTSTANDING - Please provide these records., , There are no records of approval for the storage area in the waste room. There are coolers, freezer and dry storage areas. , , Remove all foods and dry storage from these areas or fully enclose the area with walls and ceilings.
Higher Ground Cafe is in the BANFF TRAIL neighbourhood. BANFF TRAIL, Calgary has 42 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of July 3, 2026, there are 38 (90%) 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.
This restaurant has been inspected 5 times since August 4, 2023, with 0 in compliance, 5 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
7 violations
4/30/2026 - OUTSTANDING, , " Repeated violation", , Inadequate number of sinks available in the facility. Facility is using re-usable customer utensils, cups and plateware and currently only has 2 handwashing basins, one in the front and one in the back and a mechanical dishwasher. , , Facility must have a 2-compartment sink as a back-up to the mechanical dishwasher in the event the dishwasher fails. The following options are possible:, - Install a 2-compartment sink of adequate size, the biggest piece of equipment must fit the basin of each compartment., - Cease all intermediate food handling and preparation such as vegetable washing, sandwich preparation as there isn't a dedicated food preparation sink available and cease using all re-usable customer utensils and cups and plateware.
4/30/2026 OUTSTANDING - Chlorine test strips expired , , No chlorine test strips were available for dishwasher., , -Obtain valid chlorine test strips.
4/30/2026 OUTSTANDING - Area enclosed with a fence and 8' plywood wall. Mice droppings observed in this area and no pest control records observed onsite, , 1) There was significant amounts of mice droppings in the storage area in the waste room. There are coolers, freezer and dry storage shelves in these areas. , , - Remove all foods and single-use customer utensils immediately and permanently or until a fully enclosed room along with an adequate pest control plan is constructed., , 2) There was large gap at the corner of the overhead doors in the waste room. , - There are pest points of entry that must be addressed if there is going to be a storage room in this area., , 3) There were no pest control records available on-site for review., - Ensure pest control records are available for review upon request.
4/30/2026 OUTSTANDING - Tape was observed place on the shelves and was peeling off, , Raw wood was exposed on the shelves used to store sauce bottles., Paint on the counter of the prep line cooler was chipping off and raw wood was exposed., The shelf under the hand sink had raw wood., , -Replace/repaint the shelves., -Ensure shelves are smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable.
One-compartment dishwashing sink was observed not properly sealed to the wall. Re‑secure the sink and apply smooth, intact, and water‑tight caulking to prevent moisture accumulation and allow for effective cleaning and sanitation., , **Please repair
1. Cleaning required in the following areas:, - under the backroom handwashing sink - CORRECTED, - Under the wall adjacent to the prep cooler - CORRECTED, - behind the wasteroom freezer, - under the storage shelving and wooden skids, , 2. Rearrange the wasteroom boxes for easier cleaning
4/30/2026 - OUTSTANDING - Please provide these records., , There are no records of approval for the storage area in the waste room. There are coolers, freezer and dry storage areas. , , Remove all foods and dry storage from these areas or fully enclose the area with walls and ceilings.
8 violations
4/30/2026 - OUTSTANDING, , " Repeated violation", , Inadequate number of sinks available in the facility. Facility is using re-usable customer utensils, cups and plateware and currently only has 2 handwashing basins, one in the front and one in the back and a mechanical dishwasher. , , Facility must have a 2-compartment sink as a back-up to the mechanical dishwasher in the event the dishwasher fails. The following options are possible:, - Install a 2-compartment sink of adequate size, the biggest piece of equipment must fit the basin of each compartment., - Cease all intermediate food handling and preparation such as vegetable washing, sandwich preparation as there isn't a dedicated food preparation sink available and cease using all re-usable customer utensils and cups and plateware.
4/30/2026 - OUTSTANDING - Utensil observed stored in the front handwashing sink, , "Repeated violation", , Manual dishwashing observed in the handwashing sink in the front. , - Do not wash dishes in the dedicated handwashing sink. Hand washing sinks must be used for handwashing only.
7 violations
Cleaning cloths were observed on the food counters., , -Ensure that the cleaning cloths are in the sanitizer in between uses.
" Repeated violation", , Inadequate number of sinks available n the facility. Facility is using re-usable customer utensils, cups and plateware and currently only has 2 handwashing basins, one in the front and one in the back and a mechanical dishwasher. , , Facility must have a 2-compartment sink as a back-up to the mechanical dishwasher in the event the dishwasher fails. The following options are possible:, - Install a 2-compartment sink of adequate size, the biggest piece of equipment must fit the basin of each compartment., - Cease all intermediate food handling and preparation such as vegetable washing, sandwich preparation as there isn't a dedicated food preparation sink available and cease using all re-usable customer utensils and cups and plateware.
5 violations
Inadequate number of sinks available n the facility. Facility is using re-usable customer utensils, cups and plateware and currently only has 2 handwashing basins, one in the front and one in the back and a mechanical dishwasher. , , Facility must have a 2-compartment sink as a back-up to the mechanical dishwasher in the event the dishwasher fails. The following options are possible:, - Install a 2-compartment sink of adequate size, the biggest piece of equipment must fit the basin of each compartment., - Cease all intermediate food handling and preparation such as vegetable washing, sandwich preparation as there isn't a dedicated food preparation sink available and cease using all re-usable customer utensils and cups and plateware.
Manual dishwashing observed in the handwashing sink in the front. , - Do not wash dishes in the dedicated handwashing sink. Hand washing sinks must be used for handwashing only.
5 violations
The concentration of Quat sanitizer (146 multi-Quat) was way too strong. Measured at above 400 ppm. , , - Quat sanitizers must be used at the food safe concentration of 200 ppm. Follow the manufacturer's instruction. Use Quat test strips to verify the concentration after mixing.
, Paper towel dispenser was detached from the wall and stored on a shelf in the back. , , Install towel dispenser on the wall next to the hand washing sink.
Access to handwashing sink in the back was blocked with a linen bin. , , - Remove linen bin and ensure handwashing is accessible at all times.
4/30/2026 OUTSTANDING - Chlorine test strips expired , , No chlorine test strips were available for dishwasher., , -Obtain valid chlorine test strips.
4/30/2026 OUTSTANDING - Area enclosed with a fence and 8' plywood wall. Mice droppings observed in this area and no pest control records observed onsite, , 1) There was significant amounts of mice droppings in the storage area in the waste room. There are coolers, freezer and dry storage shelves in these areas. , , - Remove all foods and single-use customer utensils immediately and permanently or until a fully enclosed room along with an adequate pest control plan is constructed., , 2) There was large gap at the corner of the overhead doors in the waste room. , - There are pest points of entry that must be addressed if there is going to be a storage room in this area., , 3) There were no pest control records available on-site for review., - Ensure pest control records are available for review upon request.
4/30/2026 OUTSTANDING - Tape was observed place on the shelves and was peeling off, , Raw wood was exposed on the shelves used to store sauce bottles., Paint on the counter of the prep line cooler was chipping off and raw wood was exposed., The shelf under the hand sink had raw wood., , -Replace/repaint the shelves., -Ensure shelves are smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable.
One-compartment dishwashing sink was observed not properly sealed to the wall. Re‑secure the sink and apply smooth, intact, and water‑tight caulking to prevent moisture accumulation and allow for effective cleaning and sanitation., , **Please repair
1. Cleaning required in the following areas:, - under the backroom handwashing sink, - Under the wall adjacent to the prep cooler, - behind the wasteroom freezer, - under the storage shelving and wooden skids, , 2. Rearrange the wasteroom boxes for easier cleaning
4/30/2026 - OUTSTANDING - Please provide these records., , There are no records of approval for the storage area in the waste room. There are coolers, freezer and dry storage areas. , , Remove all foods and dry storage from these areas or fully enclose the area with walls and ceilings.
"Repeated violation", , Manual dishwashing observed in the handwashing sink in the front. , - Do not wash dishes in the dedicated handwashing sink. Hand washing sinks must be used for handwashing only.
No chlorine test strips were available for dishwasher., , -Obtain valid chlorine test strips.
1) There was significant amounts of mice droppings in the storage area in the waste room. There are coolers, freezer and dry storage shelves in these areas. , , - Remove all foods and single-use customer utensils immediately and permanently or until a fully enclosed room along with an adequate pest control plan is constructed., , 2) There was large gap at the corner of the overhead doors in the waste room. , - There are pest points of entry that must be addressed if there is going to be a storage room in this area., , 3) There were no pest control records available on-site for review., - Ensure pest control records are available for review upon request.
Raw wood was exposed on the shelves used to store sauce bottles., Paint on the counter of the prep line cooler was chipping off and raw wood was exposed., The shelf under the hand sink had raw wood., , -Replace/repaint the shelves., -Ensure shelves are smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable.
There are no records of approval for the storage area in the waste room. There are coolers, freezer and dry storage areas. , , Remove all foods and dry storage from these areas or fully enclose the area with walls and ceilings.
No Quat test strips available. Smartpower sink and Surface test strips are not compatible with the Oasis 146 multi-Quat sanitizer.
1) There was significant amounts of mice droppings in the storage area in the waste room. There are coolers, freezer and dry storage shelves in these areas. , , - Remove all foods and single-use customer utensils immediately and permanently or until a fully enclosed room along with an adequate pest control plan is constructed., , 2) There was large gap at the corner of the overhead doors in the waste room. , - There are pest points of entry that must be addressed if there is going to be a storage room in this area., , 3) There were no pest control records available on-site for review., - Ensure pest control records are available for review upon request.
There are no records of approval for the storage area in the waste room. There are coolers, freezer and dry storage areas. , , Remove all foods and dry storage from these areas or fully enclose the area with walls and ceilings.
No Quat test strips available. Smartpower sink and Surface test strips are not compatible with the Oasis 146 multi-Quat sanitizer.
1) Knives were stored inside of knife blocks that is no smooth and easily cleanable. , , - All surfaces must smooth, easily to clean and impervious to moisture to facilitate with cleaning and sanitizing. Must be remove immediately. , , 2) Ice scoop was stored in wicker baskets.