2480 37 Avenue NE
Not in Compliance
3 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
October 15, 2025
Not in ComplianceThe large, white cutting board on the cold prep table, must be scrubbed to remove the built-up dirt from the grooves., Scrubbing of all cutting boards must be part of the daily cleaning routine.
Food Handling Permit must be posted. Choose a conspicuous location.
Store the take-out containers upside down, to protect the interior from contamination
Lava Cafe is in the NORTH AIRWAYS neighbourhood. NORTH AIRWAYS, Calgary has 75 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of June 2, 2026, there are 42 (56%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance and 1 (1%) Closed.
This restaurant has been inspected 4 times since September 5, 2024, with 2 in compliance, 2 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
3 violations
The large, white cutting board on the cold prep table, must be scrubbed to remove the built-up dirt from the grooves., Scrubbing of all cutting boards must be part of the daily cleaning routine.
Food Handling Permit must be posted. Choose a conspicuous location.
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.
Calgary Islamic School - Food
HORIZON
Store the take-out containers upside down, to protect the interior from contamination
4 violations
**Corrected**, 1. Wet cleaning cloth was observed on the food prep counter in back kitchen area. , - Operator removed the cloth. , , **Ensure cleaning cloth remain submerged in sanitizer solution if reusing or discard after each use. , , 2. Staff was dilluting soap with water for handwashing., - Operator acquired the new hand soap. , , **Ensure soap is not dilluted with water as it can reduce its effectiveness.
**Corrected**, Staff was dilluting hand soap with water for handwashing., - Operator acquired the soap. , , **Do not dillute hand soap with water as it reduces its effectiveness.
Paper towel was not placed in the dispenser, and dispenser was missing a cover., - Operator placed paper towels in the dispenser during the inspection., , **Install a cover on the dispenser to prevent cross-contamination., **Ensure paper towels are stocked in the dispenser at all times.
Ventilation canopy filters above the prep cooler in kitchen were visibly dirty. , , **Please clean in order to prevent cross contamination of food area below.
No violations
No violations