D - 1919 31 Street SE
Not in Compliance
1 violation was found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
May 6, 2026
This violation is still outstanding., , During current inspection (June 19, 2025) it was observed that the operator installed a two comp sink in a separate room for shisha, but did not contact certified HVAC professional to assess ventilation system. Walls, floors and ceiling were not smooth in shisha room. , **The violation still exists**, **The violation still exists**, The facility is offering Shisha products/services to the customer. During inspection (conducted on Feb 19, 2025) it was observed that one customer was using shisha in the facility. , - Finish all walls, ceiling and floor of the shisha processing room., - Install soap and paper towel dispensers by the two compartment sink in shisha processing room., - Adhere to the City of Calgary Safety Codes instructions to install a sufficient ventilation in the dining area for smoking shisha. Obtain all necessary municipal approvals and adhere to municipal legislation., - Remove all the shisha and related equipment from the facility until above mentioned requirements are met.
Ostrich Restaurant is in the SOUTHVIEW neighbourhood. SOUTHVIEW, Calgary has 82 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of July 30, 2026, there are 65 (79%) 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.
Taco Libre
SOUTHVIEW
This restaurant has been inspected 9 times since November 10, 2023, with 1 in compliance, 7 not in compliance, and 1 closure on record.
1 violation
This violation is still outstanding., , During current inspection (June 19, 2025) it was observed that the operator installed a two comp sink in a separate room for shisha, but did not contact certified HVAC professional to assess ventilation system. Walls, floors and ceiling were not smooth in shisha room. , **The violation still exists**, **The violation still exists**, The facility is offering Shisha products/services to the customer. During inspection (conducted on Feb 19, 2025) it was observed that one customer was using shisha in the facility. , - Finish all walls, ceiling and floor of the shisha processing room., - Install soap and paper towel dispensers by the two compartment sink in shisha processing room., - Adhere to the City of Calgary Safety Codes instructions to install a sufficient ventilation in the dining area for smoking shisha. Obtain all necessary municipal approvals and adhere to municipal legislation., - Remove all the shisha and related equipment from the facility until above mentioned requirements are met.
3 violations
Hand washing sink in the kitchen was obstructed with dishes, please do not put any dishes in the sink. This sink must not be obstructed and only used for hand washing.
This violation is still outstanding., , During current inspection (June 19, 2025) it was observed that the operator installed a two comp sink in a separate room for shisha, but did not contact certified HVAC professional to assess ventilation system. Walls, floors and ceiling were not smooth in shisha room. , **The violation still exists**, **The violation still exists**, The facility is offering Shisha products/services to the customer. During inspection (conducted on Feb 19, 2025) it was observed that one customer was using shisha in the facility. , - Finish all walls, ceiling and floor of the shisha processing room., - Install soap and paper towel dispensers by the two compartment sink in shisha processing room., - Adhere to the City of Calgary Safety Codes instructions to install a sufficient ventilation in the dining area for smoking shisha. Obtain all necessary municipal approvals and adhere to municipal legislation., - Remove all the shisha and related equipment from the facility until above mentioned requirements are met.
Please post current permit as the permit that was posted has expired.
3 violations
Hand washing sink in the kitchen was obstructed with dishes, please do not put any dishes in the sink. This sink must not be obstructed and only used for hand washing.
This violation is still outstanding., , During current inspection (June 19, 2025) it was observed that the operator installed a two comp sink in a separate room for shisha, but did not contact certified HVAC professional to assess ventilation system. Walls, floors and ceiling were not smooth in shisha room. , **The violation still exists**, **The violation still exists**, The facility is offering Shisha products/services to the customer. During inspection (conducted on Feb 19, 2025) it was observed that one customer was using shisha in the facility. , - Finish all walls, ceiling and floor of the shisha processing room., - Install soap and paper towel dispensers by the two compartment sink in shisha processing room., - Adhere to the City of Calgary Safety Codes instructions to install a sufficient ventilation in the dining area for smoking shisha. Obtain all necessary municipal approvals and adhere to municipal legislation., - Remove all the shisha and related equipment from the facility until above mentioned requirements are met.
3 violations
Dishwasher dispensed 10ppm chlorine., Operator adjusted the chlorine level to 100ppm.
During current inspection (June 19, 2025) it was observed that the operator installed a two comp sink in a separate room for shisha, but did not contact certified HVAC professional to assess ventilation system. Walls, floors and ceiling were not smooth in shisha room. , **The violation still exists**, **The violation still exists**, The facility is offering Shisha products/services to the customer. During inspection (conducted on Feb 19, 2025) it was observed that one customer was using shisha in the facility. , - Finish all walls, ceiling and floor of the shisha processing room., - Install soap and paper towel dispensers by the two compartment sink in shisha processing room., - Adhere to the City of Calgary Safety Codes instructions to install a sufficient ventilation in the dining area for smoking shisha. Obtain all necessary municipal approvals and adhere to municipal legislation., - Remove all the shisha and related equipment from the facility until above mentioned requirements are met.
3 violations
The sanitizing solution concentration measured to 0ppm., -The operator was educated on how to prepare sanitizing solution., - 100ppm chlorine solution was prepared during inspection.
Paper towel dispenser by the hand washing sink was empty during inspection., - It is essential to ensure that paper towel dispensers are consistently stocked and maintained.
**The violation still exists**, **The violation still exists**, The facility is offering Shisha products/services to the customer. During inspection (conducted on Feb 19, 2025) it was observed that one customer was using shisha in the facility. , - Finish all walls, ceiling and floor of the shisha processing room., - Install soap and paper towel dispensers by the two compartment sink in shisha processing room., - Adhere to the City of Calgary Safety Codes instructions to install a sufficient ventilation in the dining area for smoking shisha. Obtain all necessary municipal approvals and adhere to municipal legislation., - Remove all the shisha and related equipment from the facility until above mentioned requirement are met.
1 violation
**The violation still exists**, Shisha products (containing nicotine and without nicotine), hookah pipes and related equipment were stored in the facility by the back door., The staff member stated that the equipment was cleaned in food prep area., - Install a designated sink in a separate area for cleaning shisha/hookah, equipment., - Have a designated area for processing and storing the shisha products separate from all food and food equipment/utensils., - Adhere to the City of Calgary Safety Codes instructions to install a sufficient ventilation in the dining area for smoking shisha. Obtain all necessary municipal approvals and adhere to municipal legislation., - Remove all the shisha and related equipment from the facility until above mentioned requirement are met.
3 violations
Five packages of paprika spice without label were observed in fridge, operator could not provide the invoice as he stated these were directly exported from another country., - The operator was advised to remove the product and any food made using the spice from the restaurant during inspection., - All the products used in a food facility must be purchased from an approved source and a proof of purchased should be available on request.
Chlorine concentration measured to be 0ppm., - Operator was educated how to prepare the sanitizing solution., - 100ppm chlorine solution was prepared during inspection.
Shisha products (containing nicotine and without nicotine), hookah pipes and related equipment were stored in the facility by the back door., The staff member stated that the equipment was cleaned in food prep area., - Install a designated sink in a separate area for cleaning shisha/hookah, equipment., - Have a designated area for processing and storing the shisha products separate from all food and food equipment/utensils., - Adhere to the City of Calgary Safety Codes instructions to install a sufficient ventilation in the dining area for smoking shisha. Obtain all necessary municipal approvals and adhere to municipal legislation., - Remove all the shisha and related equipment from the facility until above mentioned requirement are met.,
No violations
No violations
Please post current permit as the permit that was posted has expired.
Dry food storage shelving unit appeared dirty with food debris., - Clean dry food storage shelves.