205 - 400 5 Avenue SW · DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE
22 mai 2026
Non conformeNo food-contact surface sanitizer was prepared at the time of inspection. Lack of sanitizer increases the risk of contamination, as food-contact surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and disinfected., , **Chlorine sanitizer was prepared during the inspection, and the operator was instructed on how to properly prepare a valid sanitizer solution.
Improper manual dishwashing for 2-compartment sink was being followed in the facility. Dishes must be washed in the first compartment, rinsed with clean water and then sanitized in the second sink by immersion in a sanitizing solution for at least 2 minutes, then air dry., , **If bleach is used for sanitizing, then the bleach should be maintained at 100ppm. Corrected during the inspection
**Repeat Violation - 5/22/2026, , **Repeat Violation**, January 30th, 2025: A tin foil like partition was installed. This is not satisfactory as a splash guard as it is not durable and cleanable. Discussed the requirements with the new operator over the phone. , , January 27, 2025: , - A face shield was duct taped on the left side of the sink and does not adequately protect food that is stored beside it. , , Splash guards must be installed if food is stored in proximity to the hand sink as the droplets and splashes may contaminate the food. The face shield is not a sufficient barrier to reduce the risk of contamination as it was not high enough and duct tape was used to secure it in place. Duct tape should not be used in the food establishment as it can trap dirt/debris and is not easily cleanable. , , Install a proper splash guard or move food away from the hand sink. , , , **Repeat Violation**, June 20th, 2023: , - A table-top flat top grill was observed directly next to the hand sink. Food was also being stored next to the hand sink. , , Due to the limited space, splash guards must be installed around the hand sink to limit contamination of food and food contact surfaces while food handlers are washing their hands. , , Update March 9, 2023:, - Cutting board noted directly next to the hand wash sink. Please refer to the corrective measure below. **At least 1m radius from faucet or install splash guards**, , Food equipment, utensils, and spice rack were stored directly next to the hand wash sink., - Please relocate items to give at least 1m radius from the faucet to prevent contamination from splashing. Otherwise, install splash guards to stop splashing to nearby items.
No test strips were available at the time of inspection. Please ensure the tests strips are available at all times to validate the sanitizer concentrations for effective sanitization., , **Obtain test strips
Expired food handling permit was displayed at the time of inspection. , , **Please print and display valid permit.
Hot Dog Squad se trouve dans le quartier DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE. DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE, Calgary compte 678 restaurants suivis sur Pass or Fail, inspectés par Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. En date du 8 juin 2026, 470 (69%) d'entre eux étaient Conformes lors de leur dernière inspection, sans Non conforme et avec 1 (0%) fermé.
Ce restaurant a été inspecté 3 fois depuis le 27 janvier 2025, avec 1 conforme, 3 non conformes et 1 fermeture au dossier.
No food-contact surface sanitizer was prepared at the time of inspection. Lack of sanitizer increases the risk of contamination, as food-contact surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and disinfected., , **Chlorine sanitizer was prepared during the inspection, and the operator was instructed on how to properly prepare a valid sanitizer solution.
Improper manual dishwashing for 2-compartment sink was being followed in the facility. Dishes must be washed in the first compartment, rinsed with clean water and then sanitized in the second sink by immersion in a sanitizing solution for at least 2 minutes, then air dry., , **If bleach is used for sanitizing, then the bleach should be maintained at 100ppm. Corrected during the inspection
Ce dossier provient d'Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health, qui inspecte les établissements alimentaires partout en Alberta. Les inspecteurs notent toute infraction aux règlements sanitaires applicables à chaque visite. Le résultat ci-dessus correspond à la dernière inspection au dossier.
« Conforme » signifie qu'aucune infraction n'était en suspens lors de cette visite. « Non conforme » signifie qu'une ou plusieurs infractions n'ont pas été corrigées sur place. « Fermé » signifie que l'inspecteur a ordonné l'arrêt du service à la clientèle jusqu'à la correction des problèmes.
DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE
**Repeat Violation - 5/22/2026, , **Repeat Violation**, January 30th, 2025: A tin foil like partition was installed. This is not satisfactory as a splash guard as it is not durable and cleanable. Discussed the requirements with the new operator over the phone. , , January 27, 2025: , - A face shield was duct taped on the left side of the sink and does not adequately protect food that is stored beside it. , , Splash guards must be installed if food is stored in proximity to the hand sink as the droplets and splashes may contaminate the food. The face shield is not a sufficient barrier to reduce the risk of contamination as it was not high enough and duct tape was used to secure it in place. Duct tape should not be used in the food establishment as it can trap dirt/debris and is not easily cleanable. , , Install a proper splash guard or move food away from the hand sink. , , , **Repeat Violation**, June 20th, 2023: , - A table-top flat top grill was observed directly next to the hand sink. Food was also being stored next to the hand sink. , , Due to the limited space, splash guards must be installed around the hand sink to limit contamination of food and food contact surfaces while food handlers are washing their hands. , , Update March 9, 2023:, - Cutting board noted directly next to the hand wash sink. Please refer to the corrective measure below. **At least 1m radius from faucet or install splash guards**, , Food equipment, utensils, and spice rack were stored directly next to the hand wash sink., - Please relocate items to give at least 1m radius from the faucet to prevent contamination from splashing. Otherwise, install splash guards to stop splashing to nearby items.
No test strips were available at the time of inspection. Please ensure the tests strips are available at all times to validate the sanitizer concentrations for effective sanitization., , **Obtain test strips
Expired food handling permit was displayed at the time of inspection. , , **Please print and display valid permit.
**Repeat Violation**, January 30th, 2025: A tin foil like partition was installed. This is not satisfactory as a splash guard as it is not durable and cleanable. Discussed the requirements with the new operator over the phone. , , January 27, 2025: , - A face shield was duct taped on the left side of the sink and does not adequately protect food that is stored beside it. , , Splash guards must be installed if food is stored in proximity to the hand sink as the droplets and splashes may contaminate the food. The face shield is not a sufficient barrier to reduce the risk of contamination as it was not high enough and duct tape was used to secure it in place. Duct tape should not be used in the food establishment as it can trap dirt/debris and is not easily cleanable. , , Install a proper splash guard or move food away from the hand sink. , , , **Repeat Violation**, June 20th, 2023: , - A table-top flat top grill was observed directly next to the hand sink. Food was also being stored next to the hand sink. , , Due to the limited space, splash guards must be installed around the hand sink to limit contamination of food and food contact surfaces while food handlers are washing their hands. , , Update March 9, 2023:, - Cutting board noted directly next to the hand wash sink. Please refer to the corrective measure below. **At least 1m radius from faucet or install splash guards**, , Food equipment, utensils, and spice rack were stored directly next to the hand wash sink., - Please relocate items to give at least 1m radius from the faucet to prevent contamination from splashing. Otherwise, install splash guards to stop splashing to nearby items.
1. No sanitizer available at the time of the inspection. , , A sanitizer solution must be made available to properly sanitize food contact surfaces. Ensure a sanitizer solution, either 100-200 ppm of chlorine (bleach) or 200 ppm of QUATS, is made readily available. Test with the appropriate test strips to confirm the correct concentration is used. , , The operator made a chlorine (bleach) sanitizer bucket and measured 100ppm at the time of the inspection. , , 2. Wet cleaning cloths stored on the counter were tested and did not contain chlorine (bleach). , , Cleaning with a contaminated cleaning cloth can spread bacteria on food contact surfaces which can lead to cross contamination. Ensure cleaning cloths are placed in the sanitizer bucket when not in used. , , The operator placed the cleaning cloths in the sanitizer bucket at the time of the inspection.
**Repeat Violation**, January 27, 2025: , - A face shield was duct taped on the left side of the sink and does not adequately protect food that is stored beside it. , , Splash guards must be installed if food is stored in proximity to the hand sink as the droplets and splashes may contaminate the food. The face shield is not a sufficient barrier to reduce the risk of contamination as it was not high enough and duct tape was used to secure it in place. Duct tape should not be used in the food establishment as it can trap dirt/debris and is not easily cleanable. , , Install a proper splash guard or move food away from the hand sink. , , , **Repeat Violation**, June 20th, 2023: , - A table-top flat top grill was observed directly next to the hand sink. Food was also being stored next to the hand sink. , , Due to the limited space, splash guards must be installed around the hand sink to limit contamination of food and food contact surfaces while food handlers are washing their hands. , , Update March 9, 2023:, - Cutting board noted directly next to the hand wash sink. Please refer to the corrective measure below. **At least 1m radius from faucet or install splash guards**, , Food equipment, utensils, and spice rack were stored directly next to the hand wash sink., - Please relocate items to give at least 1m radius from the faucet to prevent contamination from splashing. Otherwise, install splash guards to stop splashing to nearby items.