CalgaryDOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE
209 - 435 4 Avenue SW
Not in Compliance
1 violation was found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
June 17, 2026
Chlorine test strips were found to be expired. Ensure valid test strips are available at all times for testing sanitizer concentration to confirm adequate sanitization., , **Obtain new strips
Peppino Gourmet Foods is in the DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE neighbourhood. DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE, Calgary has 683 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of July 22, 2026, there are 475 (70%) 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.
Van Express
DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE
This restaurant has been inspected 6 times since January 11, 2024, with 4 in compliance, 2 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
1 violation
Chlorine test strips were found to be expired. Ensure valid test strips are available at all times for testing sanitizer concentration to confirm adequate sanitization., , **Obtain new strips
1 violation
Dishes were observed air-drying, and no sanitizer solution was prepared at the time of inspection. The operator reported that they did not immerse them in a sanitizer solution prior to airdrying., , - The correct technique of manual dishwashing was explained during the inspection., , For adequate cleaning and sanitization, ensure to sanitize by fully submerging for at least two minutes in a chlorine solution with a concentration of 100 - 200 mg/l at a temperature greater than 45°C after rinsing, prior to air-drying dishes and utensils.
No violations
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2 violations
The paper towel dispenser was empty for the front service area hand sink. , , The paper towel was re-stocked at the time of the inspection. , , Please ensure all hand sinks are always stocked with liquid hand soap, paper towel, and hot/cold running water to allow for proper hand washing.
A leak is present at the back three-compartment sink resulting in the operators turning off the hot water to the sinks. , , Please repair the leak and ensure hot water is always supplied to all of the sinks in the facility. , , Hot water is a requirement to operate a food facility.