CalgaryDOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE
503 6 Street SW
Not in Compliance
6 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
May 22, 2026
No food-contact surface sanitizer was prepared at the time of inspection. Lack of sanitizer increases the risk of contamination, as food-contact surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and disinfected., , **Prepare chlorine sanitizer and have it available at all times.
Improper manual dishwashing for 3-compartment sink was being followed in the facility. Dishes must be washed in the first compartment, rinsed with clean water in the second compartment and then sanitized in the third sink by immersion in a sanitizing solution for at least 2 minutes, then air dry., , **If bleach is used for sanitizing, then the bleach should be maintained at 100ppm. Corrected during the inspection
The available Quats test strips could not be verified as they did not have an expiration date. Ensure test strips are properly labeled or packaged with verifiable expiration to confirm their effectiveness., , **Please obtain test strips with a verifiable expiration date.
Rust was observed on the shelves of the upright Pepsi cooler. Ensure shelves are smooth, cleanable, and in good repair to prevent rust from flaking and potentially contaminating food, , **Refinish/repaint the shelves.
OUTSTANDING - 5/22/2026, , A build-up of grease and food debris was observed along the cook line., , Please clean and sanitize the floors, walls, and equipment along the cook line.
Ventilation canopy above cookline has accumulation of grease/dirt. Ensure the canopy filters are cleaned regularly to prevent fire hazards and contamination of food below., , **Please clean
Pita Basket Cafe - Restaurant 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.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE
This restaurant has been inspected 5 times since December 2, 2024, with 1 in compliance, 4 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
6 violations
No food-contact surface sanitizer was prepared at the time of inspection. Lack of sanitizer increases the risk of contamination, as food-contact surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and disinfected., , **Prepare chlorine sanitizer and have it available at all times.
Improper manual dishwashing for 3-compartment sink was being followed in the facility. Dishes must be washed in the first compartment, rinsed with clean water in the second compartment and then sanitized in the third sink by immersion in a sanitizing solution for at least 2 minutes, then air dry., , **If bleach is used for sanitizing, then the bleach should be maintained at 100ppm. Corrected during the inspection
The available Quats test strips could not be verified as they did not have an expiration date. Ensure test strips are properly labeled or packaged with verifiable expiration to confirm their effectiveness., , **Please obtain test strips with a verifiable expiration date.
Rust was observed on the shelves of the upright Pepsi cooler. Ensure shelves are smooth, cleanable, and in good repair to prevent rust from flaking and potentially contaminating food, , **Refinish/repaint the shelves.
OUTSTANDING - 5/22/2026, , A build-up of grease and food debris was observed along the cook line., , Please clean and sanitize the floors, walls, and equipment along the cook line.
Ventilation canopy above cookline has accumulation of grease/dirt. Ensure the canopy filters are cleaned regularly to prevent fire hazards and contamination of food below., , **Please clean
1 violation
A build-up of grease and food debris was observed along the cook line., , Please clean and sanitize the floors, walls, and equipment along the cook line.
3 violations
The facilities expired food handling permit was posted. , , Please print and post a copy of your valid food handling permit in a location that is visible to the public.
A cap was missing on the plumbing to the grease trap. Tin foil could be seen covering the pipe where the cap was missing. , , The operator is aware of the issue and has called a plumber. , , Please replace the cap and ensure the plumbing for the grease trap is in good working condition., , April 8th, 2025: The plumber put a temporary cover where the exposed pipe was. Plumber is set to return and provide a permanent fix.
A build-up of grease and food debris was observed along the cook line., , Please clean and sanitize the floors, walls, and equipment along the cook line.
5 violations
Staff were seen mixing bleach, soap, and water., , Please do not mix bleach with any other cleaners, disinfectants, or soaps as this can release vapors that may be very dangerous to breathe in., , staff were educated on mixing the bleach with water only to a concentration of 100ppm and having a soapy water solution separate from the bleach. , , A new bleach and water solution was mixed at the time of the inspection.
There were two containers (buckets) of sour cream in disrepair. The bottom of the buckets were cracked., , All food must be stored in adequate containers that are in good condition to protect it from biological (bacteria) or physical contamination. Once containers are damaged, do not use it to store food. , , The operator disposed the two buckets at the time of the inspection.
The facilities expired food handling permit was posted. , , Please print and post a copy of your valid food handling permit in a location that is visible to the public.
No violations
A cap was missing on the plumbing to the grease trap. Tin foil could be seen covering the pipe where the cap was missing. , , The operator is aware of the issue and has called a plumber. , , Please replace the cap and ensure the plumbing for the grease trap is in good working condition.
1) Dirt and debris accumulating on the floor and in the corners of the walk-in freezer. , , All areas of the facility where food is stored or prepared must be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. , , Remove the shelving units in the walk-in freezer and thoroughly clean the floor and hard-to-reach areas. Ensure the floor is regularly cleaned to remove dirt and debris., , 2) A build-up of grease and food debris was observed along the cook line., , Please clean and sanitize the floors, walls, and equipment along the cook line.