CalgaryDOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE
109 7 Avenue SW
Not in Compliance
2 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
April 15, 2026
Not in ComplianceChlorine test strips for the main kitchen dishwasher were not able to be located at the time of the inspection. , , The head chef emailed a photo of the obtained chlorine test strips a few hours after the inspection., , Please ensure test strips are readily available and used daily to test the dishwashers sanitizing rinse concentration (100ppm).
Cleaning is needed under and behind equipment throughout the kitchen and bar. , , Please ensure a deep clean of the floors under and behind equipment especially in the hard-to-reach areas is routinely done to ensure the facility is kept in a clean and sanitary state.
Palomino Smokehouse 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 restaurant has been inspected 4 times since May 27, 2025, with 1 in compliance, 3 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
2 violations
Chlorine test strips for the main kitchen dishwasher were not able to be located at the time of the inspection. , , The head chef emailed a photo of the obtained chlorine test strips a few hours after the inspection., , Please ensure test strips are readily available and used daily to test the dishwashers sanitizing rinse concentration (100ppm).
Cleaning is needed under and behind equipment throughout the kitchen and bar. , , Please ensure a deep clean of the floors under and behind equipment especially in the hard-to-reach areas is routinely done to ensure the facility is kept in a clean and sanitary state.
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.
Fame Lounge
DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE
No violations
2 violations
The lighting levels in the dry storage area in the basement is too low. Difficult to see food storage conditions. , , Lighting should be at an adequate level to facilitate cleaning and monitoring of pests. , , Please install more lights.
There is dust accumulating on the ceiling in the walk-in cooler. , , All areas must be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner to protect food from contamination where it is stored below. , , Please clean.
5 violations
The glass washer in the main bar is not dispensing adequate concentrations of iodine. , , The glass washer must dispense 12.5 -25ppm of iodine to effectively sanitize glassware. , , Service the glass washer and refrain from using it until it has been repaired. Use the main dishwasher to clean and sanitize glassware.
The lighting levels in the dry storage area in the basement is too low. Difficult to see food storage conditions. , , Lighting should be at an adequate level to facilitate cleaning and monitoring of pests. , , Please install more lights.
There is mold growing in the ice machine., , The ice machine must be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner to prevent contamination of ice., , Discontinue the use of the ice machine, discard the ice, then clean and sanitize. Refrain from using the ice machine until it has been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
There is dust accumulating on the ceiling in the walk-in cooler. , , All areas must be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner to protect food from contamination where it is stored below. , , Please clean.
There is dust accumulating on the ceilings in the main service line. , , All areas must be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner to protect food from contamination where it is prepared below. , , Please clean.