1607 90 Avenue SW
Not in Compliance
4 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
June 24, 2025
a) Sugar cubes were kept uncovered and stored along with miscellaneous items like chemical bottle, receipts and loose papers in front cash register area., , b) jackets were stored along with food on the rack in the kitchen, , Requirement:, a) Keep food covered during storage to prevent contamination., , b) Store personal and miscellaneous items separately from food and food contact surfaces.
a) No pest control records were available on site for verification., , b) Drain cover was missing located in beverage prep area., , Requirement:, a) Maintain pest control records on monthly basis and keep onsite for verification by the health inspector., , b) Provide cover on the drain to prevent hiding place for pests/vermin.
Baseboard tiles located on the wall near back door were loose having gaps., , Requirement:, , Repair baseboard to seal the gaps.
Dirt and debris were noted under and behind equipment: cooking equipment, under rack in dry storage room, under dish washing area., , Requirement:, , Clean the above noted areas.
Karen's Cafe & Catering is in the PUMP HILL neighbourhood. PUMP HILL, Calgary has 9 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of April 15, 2026, there are 8 (89%) 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.
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This restaurant has been inspected 8 times since June 14, 2023, with 4 in compliance, 4 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
4 violations
a) Sugar cubes were kept uncovered and stored along with miscellaneous items like chemical bottle, receipts and loose papers in front cash register area., , b) jackets were stored along with food on the rack in the kitchen, , Requirement:, a) Keep food covered during storage to prevent contamination., , b) Store personal and miscellaneous items separately from food and food contact surfaces.
a) No pest control records were available on site for verification., , b) Drain cover was missing located in beverage prep area., , Requirement:, a) Maintain pest control records on monthly basis and keep onsite for verification by the health inspector., , b) Provide cover on the drain to prevent hiding place for pests/vermin.
Baseboard tiles located on the wall near back door were loose having gaps., , Requirement:, , Repair baseboard to seal the gaps.
Dirt and debris were noted under and behind equipment: cooking equipment, under rack in dry storage room, under dish washing area., , Requirement:, , Clean the above noted areas.
No violations
3 violations
Concentration of chlorine measured 0 ppm during sanitizer cycle., , Requirement:, , -Ensure that 100 ppm concentration of chlorine is achieved during sanitizer cycle., - Manually sanitize dishes by immersing in sanitizer solution at 100 ppm concentration in the sink for minimum two minutes until dish washer is repaired., , - Repair dish washer asap
a) Mice droppings were noted on rack shelves in dry storage room and under counter in dish washing area., , b) No pest control records were available on site., , , Requirement:, , a) Clean and disinfect the affected areas., , b) Seal all entry points for mice., , c) Maintain adequate pest control records and keep on site for verification.
Rack shelves located in walk in cooler were rusted making surface rough., , Requirement:, -All surfaces must be smooth, washable and non-absorbent., , - Refinish shelves to have smooth surface.
No violations
4 violations
Concentration of chlorine in sanitizer solution of pail located in prep area was 0 ppm., , Requirement:, , Ensure that concentration of chlorine is maintained at 100 ppm.
Lemon scented bleach was provided to make sanitizer solution for the surfaces., , Requirement: , , Use plain bleach free from added chemicals to make sanitizer solution.
a) Scoop handle was kept in salad container located in walk in cooler., , b) One soup pail and a salad container were kept uncovered in walk in cooler, , c) A box containing chips bags was stored directly on floor in front area., , d) Jacket was stored on prep counter., , Requirement:, , a) Do not store scoop handle in food. Store scoop vertically with handle up to prevent contamination of food., , b) Keep food covered during storage, , c) Store food at least 15 cm off the floor, , d) Store personal and miscellaneous items separately from food and food contact surfaces to prevent contamination.
2 violations
Cleaning cloth was kept on prep counter after use., , Requirement:, , Soak cleaning clothes in sanitizer solution in between use.
Concentration of chlorine measured 0 ppm during sanitizer cycle of dish washer., , Requirement:, , Ensure that 100 ppm concentration of chlorine is achieved during sanitizer cycle., Machine was primed a couple of times, and 100 ppm concentration was achieved.
No violations
10 violations
Pizza and fish were kept for cooling on the rack in the kitchen at room temperature and internal temperature was between 50 c c-51 C, , Requirement:, Move hot foods to the cooler once internal temperature reaches around 55-59 C.
1) Concentration of chlorine measured 0 ppm during sanitizer cycle., 2) No sink drain plug was available. Operator used towel to plug the drain., , Requirement:, 1) Ensure that 100 ppm concentration of chlorine is achieved during sanitizer cycle., - After washing in dish washer, manually sanitize dishes by soaking in sanitizer solution in the sink for two minutes. Followed by air drying. , - Repair dish washer asap., 2) Provide sink drain plug.
Margarine was stored along with miscellaneous items like cap, paint brush, newspaper, staff' drink on the counter located in the kitchen., (this is repeat violation from previous inspection), Requirement:, 1) Store personal and miscellaneous items separately from food and food contact surfaces to prevent contamination.,
a) Accumulation of dirt and debris on walk in cooler floor near the walls, , b) Dirt and debris under and behind equipment, , c) Dirt on shelf being used to store single use dishes, , Requirement:, , Clean the above noted areas.
-Several food items like pails, boxes and a bag of pomegranate were stored directly on floor in walk in cooler., - Pickle bottles were stored directly on floor near back door in the kitchen, , Requirement:, Store food at least 15 cm off the floor.
- Concentration of chlorine during sanitizer cycle was not verified as required., - No written records of sanitizer verification were maintained., (Repeat violation from previous inspection), Requirement:, - Verify concentration of chlorine during sanitizer cycle on daily basis., - Maintain written records of sanitizer verification.,
-Chlorine test strips available onsite were damaged and can no longer be used to verify concentration of chlorine in sanitizer solution., -No color chart to match the color was available for the test strips., Requirement: , Provide new chlorine test strip kit.
No pest control records were available., Requirement: , Maintain adequate pest control records.
Wall under dish washing counter was damaged around plumbing pipe leading to a big hole., (Repeat violation from previous inspection), Requirement:, Repair the wall to seal the hole.
Dirt and debris under dish washing area., (Repeat violation from previous inspection), Requirement:, Clean the above noted areas .
Cart being used to store bread had dirt on the shelves., Requirement: , Clean the cart.