2 Spruce Center SW · SPRUCE CLIFF
February 6, 2026
PassDebris accumulation on floor in between and behind chest freezers in the back storage area.
JJ's Neighbourhood Pub is in the SPRUCE CLIFF neighbourhood. SPRUCE CLIFF, Calgary has 22 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of April 6, 2026, there are 11 (50%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 9 times since October 24, 2024, with 9 passes and 0 closures on record.
Debris accumulation on floor in between and behind chest freezers in the back storage area.
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.
SPRUCE CLIFF
No sanitizer made available at the front bar area. Corrected during inspection
Tube of raw pork stored above ready-to-eat-foods (cheese)
1. Utensils and container lids placed directly in hand washing sink. , , Ensure hand sink is kept free and easily accessible at all times. , , 2. Paper towel dispenser for the back hand wash station was empty, , All hand wash stations are to be equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, disposable paper towels and a garbage bin
Chlorine test strips were old and discolored. , , Obtain new chlorine test strips
Food handling permit posted was expired
1. Ice machine was leaking - water pooling in bar area, , 2. Pipe under the bar hand sink was leaking
1. Debris accumulation on floor in between and behind chest freezers in the back storage area. , , 2. Pizza pans and debris on floor under cooking equipment, , 3. Cleaning required on floor of walk-in cooler
1) Raw chicken was observed in submerged water thawing at 10.8°C at the handwashing sink., , Potentially hazardous foods must be thawed under refrigeration at 4°C or less, completely submerged under cold running water, in the microwaving, or in a manner that will prevent the growth of pathogenic bacteria., , 2) Pizza toppings were stored on top of the prep cooler at 8°C., Ensure the pizza toppings are stored in the food inserts in the prep cooler.
Raw chicken was stored in the handwashing sink basin., , The raw chicken was stored in the walk-in cooler., , Handwashing sink must be accessible at all times.
1) The screen door could not be properly closed; gap was noted at the top and bottom of the screen door., , 2) The screen door net was torn and disrepair., , Properly closed the screen door, seal the gap and replace the screen door net.
Although a wooden platform was installed as a splash guard but it was not properly finished., Ensure surfaces are sooth, non-absorbent to moisture and easy to clean., , Previous violation:, There was no splash guard installed between the prep cooler and the handwashing sink., Install a splash guard.
1) The top shelving above the dishwasher was cracked, disrepair, and not properly finished., 2) The shelving opposite the dishwasher and in the cookline was not properly finished., 3) The cabinet adjacent the dishwasher was not properly finished. , 4) The top shelving and counter in the pizza oven area was not properly finished., 5) The top shelving in the storage room was not properly finished., , Ensure the shelving is properly finished, smooth, non-absorbent to moisture and easy to clean.
There was no splash guard installed between the prep cooler and the handwashing sink., Install a splash guard.
The wooden platform supporting the mechanical dishwasher was porous and had water damage., , Remove the platform so the dishwasher can sit directly on the floor, and thoroughly clean and sanitize the area behind the dishwasher.
1) The top shelving above the dishwasher was cracked, disrepair, and not properly finished., 2) The shelving opposite the dishwasher and in the cookline was not properly finished., 3) The cabinet adjacent the dishwasher was not properly finished. , 4) The top shelving and counter in the pizza oven area was not properly finished., 5) The top shelving in the storage room was not properly finished., , Ensure the shelving is properly finished, smooth, non-absorbent to moisture and easy to clean.
The cabinet used to store the dishes were dirty. , , Clean and properly finish the cabinet. , Rewash the all the dishes in the cabinet., Ensure the cabinet is properly covered to prevent the contamination of the dishes.
2) Grease deposit and dust buildup were noted on and around the ventilation canopy plumbing line., 3) Underneath the prep table adjacent the back exit door was dirty and disorganized., 4) Underneath the ventilation canopy was dirty., 5)) Underneath and behind the dishwasher and 2-compartment sink area had dirt build up., 6) Food debris was noted between the prep cooler at the dishwasher area and the standing freezer at the kitchen door., 7) Debris buildup noted in the interior of the high temp dishwasher., 8) Bulk food container lids had food debris build up., 9) The mechanical room was disorganized and dirty., 10) dust buildup was noted on the walk-in cooler fan covers, 11) Underneath and around the pizza oven was dirty., , Clean and sanitize the indicated areas., , Recurring violations:, 4) Underneath the prep table adjacent the back exit door was dirty., , 6) Underneath and behind the dishwasher and 2-compartment sink area had dirt build up., , 7) Inside the microwave was dirty., , 9) The mechanical room flooring was dirty specifically behind the hot water tank and chest freezer were accumulated with dust, dirt and debris., , Clean and sanitize the indicated areas., , Previous violations:, 1) Dust and grime were noted on the kitchen walls, ceiling, along the wiring and on the light fixtures., , 2) Char and grease deposits were noted on the ventilation canopy filter., , 3) Grease deposit was noted on and around the deep fryer., , 4) Underneath the prep table adjacent the back exit door was dirty., , 5) Underneath the ventilation canopy was dirty., , 6) Underneath and behind the dishwasher and 2-compartment sink area had dirt build up., , 7) Inside the microwave was dirty., , 8) Bulk food container lids were had food debris build up., , 9) The mechanical room was dirty., , Clean and sanitize the indicated areas.
No cleaning schedule for the facility., Prepare, implement, and maintain a detailed written daily/ weekly/ monthly sanitation program to facilitate the proper cleaning of all areas of the food establishment. Provide the written sanitation program to your health inspector for review., , , Ongoing violation:, No written sanitation procedure was available., , Previous violation:, No written sanitation program was available.
Recurring violation:, 1) There was a gap at the left side of the back exit screen door., 2) There was a gap at the bottom of the back exit screen door., , Previous violation:, There was a gap at the bottom left corner of the back exit screen door., , Repair the screen door to prevent the entry of pests.
2) Grease deposit and dust buildup were noted on and around the ventilation canopy plumbing line., 3) Underneath the prep table adjacent the back exit door was dirty and disorganized., 4) Underneath the ventilation canopy was dirty., 5)) Underneath and behind the dishwasher and 2-compartment sink area had dirt build up., 6) Food debris was noted between the prep cooler at the dishwasher area and the standing freezer at the kitchen door., 7) Debris buildup noted in the interior of the high temp dishwasher., 8) Bulk food container lids had food debris build up., 9) The mechanical room was disorganized and dirty., 10) dust buildup was noted on the walk-in cooler fan covers, 11) Underneath and around the pizza oven was dirty., , Clean and sanitize the indicated areas., , Recurring violations:, 4) Underneath the prep table adjacent the back exit door was dirty., , 6) Underneath and behind the dishwasher and 2-compartment sink area had dirt build up., , 7) Inside the microwave was dirty., , 9) The mechanical room flooring was dirty specifically behind the hot water tank and chest freezer were accumulated with dust, dirt and debris., , Clean and sanitize the indicated areas., , Previous violations:, 1) Dust and grime were noted on the kitchen walls, ceiling, along the wiring and on the light fixtures., , 2) Char and grease deposits were noted on the ventilation canopy filter., , 3) Grease deposit was noted on and around the deep fryer., , 4) Underneath the prep table adjacent the back exit door was dirty., , 5) Underneath the ventilation canopy was dirty., , 6) Underneath and behind the dishwasher and 2-compartment sink area had dirt build up., , 7) Inside the microwave was dirty., , 8) Bulk food container lids were had food debris build up., , 9) The mechanical room was dirty., , Clean and sanitize the indicated areas.
No cleaning schedule for the facility., Prepare, implement, and maintain a detailed written daily/ weekly/ monthly sanitation program to facilitate the proper cleaning of all areas of the food establishment. Provide the written sanitation program to your health inspector for review., , , Ongoing violation:, No written sanitation procedure was available., , Previous violation:, No written sanitation program was available.
Recurring violations:, Foods in the walk-in cooler were not covered., , Previous violations:, 1) Food products in the walk-in cooler were kept on the floor., 2) Food products in the walk-in cooler were uncovered., 3) Ground meat was stoved above the beer in the walk-in cooler., 4) Non-food grade container was in use., 5) Spaghetti was stored on the pizza box. , , Store food products 15 cm (6 inches) off the floor., , Cover food products in the walk-in cooler., , Previous violations:, Food products and beverage cases in the walk-in cooler were stored directly on the floor., - Please store all food and drink products off the floor in a safe and sanitary manner at least 6 inches off the ground to facilitate better sanitation and pest management procedures.
Recurring violation:, No recent pest control record., , Contact your pest control operator to set up pest control monitoring system., , Previous violation:, No recent pest control records available., - Spoke onsite with pest control operator and was informed that last service was done in April and no service was done since then which will be discussed between pest operator and facility operator if they will proceed with professional services moving forward., - Please note pest management records will still be required if pest management is performed by facility operator.,
Recurring violation:, There was a gap at the left side of the back exit screen door., , Previous violation:, There was a gap at the bottom left corner of the back exit screen door., , Repair the screen door to prevent the entry of pests.
There was a gap noted on the ceiling in the storage room., Replace the ceiling.
Ongoing violation:, Duct tape was used to hold the chest freezer lid in the mechanical room., , Previous violation:, Duct tape was used to hold the chest freezer lid in the mechanical room., , Remove the duct tape and replace the chest freezer lid., , Previous violations:, The chest freezer lid was in disrepair., , Repair or replace the chest freezer.
2) Grease deposit and dust buildup were noted on and around the ventilation canopy plumbing line., 3) Underneath the prep table adjacent the back exit door was dirty and disorganized., 4) Underneath the ventilation canopy was dirty., 5)) Underneath and behind the dishwasher and 2-compartment sink area had dirt build up., 6) Food debris was noted between the prep cooler at the dishwasher area and the standing freezer at the kitchen door., 7) Debris buildup noted in the interior of the high temp dishwasher., 8) Bulk food container lids had food debris build up., 9) The mechanical room was disorganized and dirty., 10) dust buildup was noted on the walk-in cooler fan covers, 11) Underneath and around the pizza oven was dirty., , Clean and sanitize the indicated areas., , Recurring violations:, 4) Underneath the prep table adjacent the back exit door was dirty., , 6) Underneath and behind the dishwasher and 2-compartment sink area had dirt build up., , 7) Inside the microwave was dirty., , 9) The mechanical room flooring was dirty specifically behind the hot water tank and chest freezer were accumulated with dust, dirt and debris., , Clean and sanitize the indicated areas., , Previous violations:, 1) Dust and grime were noted on the kitchen walls, ceiling, along the wiring and on the light fixtures., , 2) Char and grease deposits were noted on the ventilation canopy filter., , 3) Grease deposit was noted on and around the deep fryer., , 4) Underneath the prep table adjacent the back exit door was dirty., , 5) Underneath the ventilation canopy was dirty., , 6) Underneath and behind the dishwasher and 2-compartment sink area had dirt build up., , 7) Inside the microwave was dirty., , 8) Bulk food container lids were had food debris build up., , 9) The mechanical room was dirty., , Clean and sanitize the indicated areas.
No written sanitation procedure was available., , Previous violation:, No written sanitation program was available.
1)Cleaning cloths were kept on the counter., 2) No sanitizer bucket was available., 3) No sanitizer was on site., The owner was instructed to purchase a bleach right away., Sanitizer bucket was prepared and measured at 100 ppm and cleaning cloths was submerged therein.
The dishwasher was measured at 68 degrees Celsius., The 2-compartment sink will be used in the meantime., Ensure the dishwasher is maintained at 71 degrees Celsius at the plate level.
Recurring violations:, Foods in the walk-in cooler were not covered., , Previous violations:, 1) Food products in the walk-in cooler were kept on the floor., 2) Food products in the walk-in cooler were uncovered., 3) Ground meat was stoved above the beer in the walk-in cooler., 4) Non-food grade container was in use., 5) Spaghetti was stored on the pizza box. , , Store food products 15 cm (6 inches) off the floor., , Cover food products in the walk-in cooler., , Previous violations:, Food products and beverage cases in the walk-in cooler were stored directly on the floor., - Please store all food and drink products off the floor in a safe and sanitary manner at least 6 inches off the ground to facilitate better sanitation and pest management procedures.
1)Utensils/tongs were stored on the pizza oven door handle., The utensils/tongs were stored in a sanitizer bucket at 100 ppm., , 2) Small ceramic container was stored in the bulk food., Obtain scoops that have a handle., , Ensure serving tongs/utensils are stored in ice water between uses at 4°C or less, in hot water between uses at 60°C or greater, stored in a sanitizer solution at the correct concentration (100ppm Chlorine/ 200ppm QUATs), or continuously switch out serving utensils with new utensils.
1) Cooking oil was stored in a used can food., Store food in a food grade container., , 2) Bulk food was stored in a Rubbermaid container., Store food in a food grade container. Alternatively, you can store food with the package in the Rubbermaid container.
Recurring violation:, No recent pest control record., , Contact your pest control operator to set up pest control monitoring system., , Previous violation:, No recent pest control records available., - Spoke onsite with pest control operator and was informed that last service was done in April and no service was done since then which will be discussed between pest operator and facility operator if they will proceed with professional services moving forward., - Please note pest management records will still be required if pest management is performed by facility operator.,
Recurring violation:, There was a gap at the left side of the back exit screen door., , Previous violation:, There was a gap at the bottom left corner of the back exit screen door., , Repair the screen door to prevent the entry of pests.
Food handling permit in voice was displayed., , Print and display the food handling permit where the person served can easily view it.
Ongoing violation:, Duct tape was used to hold the chest freezer lid in the mechanical room., , Previous violation:, Duct tape was used to hold the chest freezer lid in the mechanical room., , Remove the duct tape and replace the chest freezer lid., , Previous violations:, The chest freezer lid was in disrepair., , Repair or replace the chest freezer.
1) Char and grease deposits were noted on the ventilation canopy filter., 2) Grease deposit and dust buildup were noted on and around the ventilation canopy plumbing line., 3) Underneath the prep table adjacent the back exit door was dirty and disorganized., 4) Underneath the ventilation canopy was dirty., 5)) Underneath and behind the dishwasher and 2-compartment sink area had dirt build up., 6) Food debris was noted between the prep cooler at the dishwasher area and the standing freezer at the kitchen door., 7) Debris buildup noted in the interior of the high temp dishwasher., 8) Bulk food container lids were had food debris build up., 9) The mechanical room was disorganized and dirty., 10) dust buildup was noted on the walk-in cooler fan covers, 11) Underneath and around the pizza oven was dirty., , Clean and sanitize the indicated areas., , Recurring violations:, 4) Underneath the prep table adjacent the back exit door was dirty., , 6) Underneath and behind the dishwasher and 2-compartment sink area had dirt build up., , 7) Inside the microwave was dirty., , 9) The mechanical room flooring was dirty specifically behind the hot water tank and chest freezer were accumulated with dust, dirt and debris., , Clean and sanitize the indicated areas., , Previous violations:, 1) Dust and grime were noted on the kitchen walls, ceiling, along the wiring and on the light fixtures., , 2) Char and grease deposits were noted on the ventilation canopy filter., , 3) Grease deposit was noted on and around the deep fryer., , 4) Underneath the prep table adjacent the back exit door was dirty., , 5) Underneath the ventilation canopy was dirty., , 6) Underneath and behind the dishwasher and 2-compartment sink area had dirt build up., , 7) Inside the microwave was dirty., , 8) Bulk food container lids were had food debris build up., , 9) The mechanical room was dirty., , Clean and sanitize the indicated areas.
No written sanitation procedure was available., , Previous violation:, No written sanitation program was available.