1220 Kensington Road NW
In Compliance
No violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar is in the HILLHURST neighbourhood. HILLHURST, Calgary has 168 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of June 10, 2026, there are 108 (64%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance or Closed.
This restaurant has been inspected 3 times since October 21, 2024, with 2 in compliance, 1 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
No violations
2 violations
- The cleaning cloth bucket in the kitchen area measured 100 ppm of Quats., - A wet cleaning cloth was observed on a spray bottle in the bar area., *Staff changed the solution, and the concentration later measured 200 ppm., *Staff were advised to fully submerge wet cleaning cloths in the designated bucket.
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.
Side Street Pub and Grill
HILLHURST
- A handwashing sinks in the kitchen (across from the cook line) contained food debris, suggesting it was being used as a dump sink. *Clean the hand washing sink., **Staff were reminded that handwashing sinks are for handwashing only and must not be used for dumping food or other purposes.
2 violations
1. Cleaning cloths are stored on the counter. Cleaning cloths must be placed in a bucket with an approved sanitizing solution to rid of contamination and prevent microbial growth. The operator placed all cleaning cloths in the sanitizing solution during the inspection. , , 2. Cleaning cloths stored in the sanitizer bucket were not fully submerged, the volume of the sanitizer was too low. Cleaning cloths must be fully submerged in the sanitizing solution to remove contamination and prevent microbial growth. The operator refilled the sanitizer buckets during the inspection.
Disposable cups used for the bulk foods were stored inside of the container and did not have a handle. Ensure utensils used for bulk items are stored in a separate area to prevent contamination of the bulk supply. Replace disposable cups with utensils that have a handle to avoid contamination with the bulk supply when in use. The operator disposed the scoops and informed the PHI an order will be placed for alternative scoops.