25 Prince's Island Park SW
Not in Compliance
4 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
November 10, 2025
Not in ComplianceFacility was not maintaining shellfish tags., -Ensure a log is created that keeps the shellfish tags for 90 days and identifies which day they were served
1) Main fridge measured 8-10C. Staff were recording -0.3C from the digital display on the logs, but this was not the temperature reading., 2) Milk fridge measured at 13C to start. Setting was at 47F., -Maintain perishable foods at 4C or below, -Send photo to inspector showing that walk-in fridge temperature has dropped to 4C or below, or move food to other fridges
Iodine test strips not available., -Ensure test strips are available for each chemical sanitizer used
Small metal dishes for serving oysters were very rusty., -Staff removed rusty dishes
River Cafe is in the EAU CLAIRE neighbourhood. EAU CLAIRE, Calgary has 66 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of May 22, 2026, there are 35 (53%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance or Closed.
This restaurant has been inspected 3 times since July 16, 2024, with 1 in compliance, 2 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
4 violations
Facility was not maintaining shellfish tags., -Ensure a log is created that keeps the shellfish tags for 90 days and identifies which day they were served
1) Main fridge measured 8-10C. Staff were recording -0.3C from the digital display on the logs, but this was not the temperature reading., 2) Milk fridge measured at 13C to start. Setting was at 47F., -Maintain perishable foods at 4C or below, -Send photo to inspector showing that walk-in fridge temperature has dropped to 4C or below, or move food to other fridges
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.
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Iodine test strips not available., -Ensure test strips are available for each chemical sanitizer used
Small metal dishes for serving oysters were very rusty., -Staff removed rusty dishes
No violations
6 violations
Food was being thawed in the two-compartment sink in stagnant water. , , Cold running water was turned on at the time of the inspection. , , Please ensure food is thawed safely using one of the following approved methods:, - In the cooler , - Under cold running water , - As part of the cooking process , - In the microwave* must be used immediately after thawing
The paper towel dispenser for the hand sink located along the cook line was empty at the time of the inspection. , , The paper towel was re-stocked at the time of the inspection. , , Please ensure all hand sinks are always stocked with paper towel in a proper dispenser, liquid hand soap, and running hot/cold water to facilitate proper hand washing by food handlers.
The hand sink at the bar was not equipped with paper towels or a paper towel dispenser. , , A stack of paper towel was placed next to the hand sink at the time of the inspection. However, a dispenser is still required. , , Please install a paper towel dispenser for the bar hand sink.
Food handling is being conducted in the basement area; however, no hand sink is accessible to the preparation space., , Please either install a hand sink in the basement preparation area or discontinue any open food handling in the basement.
Black garbage bags were being used to cover food items in the walk-in cooler. , , Garbage bags are not to be used on food items as they contain chemicals which can contaminate the food items. , , Please ensure that all food containers/packaging is food safe.
The following areas require cleaning:, - Under/behind the dishwashing pit , - The dust on the ceiling in the dishwashing pit, , Please clean the indicated areas and add them to a regular cleaning schedule.