CalgaryDOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE
109 8 Avenue SW
Not in Compliance
1 violation was found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
February 26, 2026
Main kitchen's lighting was dim and it was difficult to see all areas without the use of a flashlight., Kitchen's must be bright and well lit., Suggest adding more lights and/or re-paint the ceilings white.
Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar is in the DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE neighbourhood. DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE, Calgary has 678 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of June 11, 2026, there are 427 (63%) 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.
Fine Print
DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE
This restaurant has been inspected 6 times since June 19, 2024, with 1 in compliance, 5 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
1 violation
Main kitchen's lighting was dim and it was difficult to see all areas without the use of a flashlight., Kitchen's must be bright and well lit., Suggest adding more lights and/or re-paint the ceilings white.
3 violations
Mouse droppings were observed under the dishwasher/dishwashing area in the main kitchen. , , Please safely clean up the droppings and sanitize all affected areas.
Standing water was observed under the mechanical dishwasher in the main kitchen. , , Please ensure any leaks are repaired, clean up any standing water after dishwashing, and keep the area around the dishwasher clean and sanitary., , Standing water is an attractant to mice, please minimize any standing water to help abate the pest issue.
Main kitchen's lighting was dim and it was difficult to see all areas without the use of a flashlight., Kitchen's must be bright and well lit., Suggest adding more lights and/or re-paint the ceilings white.
1 violation
Main kitchen's lighting was dim and it was difficult to see all areas without the use of a flashlight., Kitchen's must be bright and well lit., Suggest adding more lights and/or re-paint the ceilings white.
3 violations
1) Droppings were observed in the basement area., 2) A gap was observed by the back door leading into the dining area. The dining area is separated by a door, a small hallway/fire exit, and another door. A pipe installed in this area extends into the basement, leaving a large gap that allows rodents to travel back and forth. The area was poorly lit, making it easy to overlook, and requires cleaning., 3) No traps were set up outside or inside the back door., 4) The internal door was noted to have damaged weather stripping., *Remove mouse droppings and clean the above-mentioned area. refer to link for the procedure: , *Install/replace the weather stripping., *Have a pest control company identified and seal all the potential gaps/ entry points of pest., **Send the recent pest control report to the health inspector.
Main kitchen's lighting was dim and it was difficult to see all areas without the use of a flashlight., Kitchen's must be bright and well lit., Suggest adding more lights and/or re-paint the ceilings white.
3 violations
Many fruit flies present in the bar area., Area needs servicing by a pest control company.
Main kitchen's lighting was dim and it was difficult to see all areas without the use of a flashlight., Kitchen's must be bright and well lit., Suggest adding more lights and/or re-paint the ceilings white.
Floor dirty in hard-to-reach areas both in main kitchen and in downstairs prep kitchen., Clean noted areas.
No violations
Floor dirty in hard-to-reach areas both in main kitchen and in downstairs prep kitchen., Clean noted areas.