CalgaryDOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE
205 - 400 5 Avenue SW
Not in Compliance
5 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
May 22, 2026
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
**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 is in the DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE neighbourhood. DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE, Calgary has 686 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of August 20, 2026, there are 478 (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.
Tim Hortons
DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE
This restaurant has been inspected 6 times since June 20, 2023, with 0 in compliance, 6 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
5 violations
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
**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.
1 violation
**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.
2 violations
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.
1 violation
**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.
2 violations
**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.
**Repeat Violation**, June 20th, 2023: , - The facility had still not acquired QUAT test strips and only had pH test strips on-site. , , QUAT test strips must be obtained immediately to be able to test and verify the concentration of the surface sanitizer/dishwashing sanitizer. , , Update March 9, 2023:, - Operator had acquired the wrong test strips. Informed staff onsite that the strips are QUAT test strips. Please ensure you acquire the correct test strips., , No QUAT test strips available onsite. Facility had pH strips only., - Please acquire correct test strips for monitoring concentration of sanitizer solutions.
3 violations
Staff explained that the items in the hot holding unit are not re-heated prior to being placed in the hot holding device. , , All food being placed in a hot holding device must be first heated/re-heated to at least 74C prior to being stored at 60C. , , Food cannot be re-heated/heated in the hot holding device. , , This process was explained to the operator who said they will ensure all food is heated to 74C first prior to storing in the hot holding device.
**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.
**Repeat Violation**, June 20th, 2023: , - The facility had still not acquired QUAT test strips and only had pH test strips on-site. , , QUAT test strips must be obtained immediately to be able to test and verify the concentration of the surface sanitizer/dishwashing sanitizer. , , Update March 9, 2023:, - Operator had acquired the wrong test strips. Informed staff onsite that the strips are QUAT test strips. Please ensure you acquire the correct test strips., , No QUAT test strips available onsite. Facility had pH strips only., - Please acquire correct test strips for monitoring concentration of sanitizer solutions.