30 - 11440 Braeside Drive SW
Not in Compliance
3 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
May 7, 2026
Not in ComplianceTemperature of the pizza hot holding at the front was measured at 50C. Temperature increased onsite. Ensure the hot holding temperature is maintained at 60C or above.
"Outstanding", , No pest control records were available on-site at the time of inspection., , **Ensure that pest control records are consistently maintained and readily available on-site for review., , Note: A pest control checklist has been provided to the operator.
"Outstanding", , Food handling permit was not displayed. , , **Ensure food handling permit is displayed at all times where it is easily visible to the patrons.
Sammy's Pizza Parlor is in the BRAESIDE neighbourhood. BRAESIDE, Calgary has 26 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of July 9, 2026, there are 22 (85%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance or Closed.
This restaurant has been inspected 4 times since September 26, 2023, with 0 in compliance, 4 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
3 violations
Temperature of the pizza hot holding at the front was measured at 50C. Temperature increased onsite. Ensure the hot holding temperature is maintained at 60C or above.
"Outstanding", , No pest control records were available on-site at the time of inspection., , **Ensure that pest control records are consistently maintained and readily available on-site for review., , Note: A pest control checklist has been provided to the operator.
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.
Kokoro Katsu
BRAESIDE
"Outstanding", , Food handling permit was not displayed. , , **Ensure food handling permit is displayed at all times where it is easily visible to the patrons.
7 violations
**Corrected**, Wet cleaning cloths were observed on the food counters. , - Operator removed the cleaning cloths during inspection. , , **Ensure cleaning cloths are submerged in sanitizer solution at all times if reusing or discarded after every use.
Sliced mushroom in the walk-in-cooler were not covered. , , **Ensure food items are appropriately covered at all times to prevent cross contamination.
1. Update March 25, 2025: Internal temperatures of perishable food items in the top inserts were as follows:, - Cut olives: 10°C, - Cheese: 6°C, - Donair meat: 8°C, , **Ensure that inserts are only filled halfway to help maintain food temperatures at 4°C or below. , , Note: temperatures of items stored at the bottom were satisfactory., , 2. Internal temperature of perishable foods stored in inserts of pizza prep cooler on the top were: pepperoni at 8C, donair meat at 9 C, shredded cheese 10C, sliced meat 8.4C., , -Inserts were overfilled., , - At the bottom of these inserts' temperature was satisfactory., , Requirement:, , - Ensure that perishable foods are stored at 4 C or less during refrigeration., -Do not overfill the inserts to prevent temperature abuse., -Owner mentioned that they got a big catering order, and all this food will be used right way.
Multiple food containers stored directly on the floor inside the walk-in cooler and freezer., , **Ensure all food items are stored a minimum of 6 inches off the floor to prevent cross-contamination and to allow for proper cleaning.
1. Bottom of the back screen door was in disrepair. , , **Please repair the screen to prevent any potential pest entry., , 2. No pest control records were available on-site at the time of inspection., , **Ensure that pest control records are consistently maintained and readily available on-site for review., , Note: A pest control checklist has been provided to the operator.
Food handling permit was not displayed. , , **Ensure food handling permit is displayed at all times where it is easily visible to the patrons.
1. Update March 25, 2025: Staff washroom door was left open. , , **Please install automatic door closure to prevent cross contamination of food and food contact surfaces. , , 2. Staff washroom door opens directly in food handling area and door was left wide open., , Requirement:, Either provide automatic door closure or post a sign on the door to indicate" Keep door closed all the time", , Door was closed during inspection.
4 violations
Internal temperature of perishable foods stored in inserts of pizza prep cooler on the top were: pepperoni at 8C, donair meat at 9 C, shredded cheese 10C, sliced meat 8.4C., , -Inserts were overfilled., , - At the bottom of these inserts' temperature was satisfactory., , Requirement:, , - Ensure that perishable foods are stored at 4 C or less during refrigeration., -Do not overfill the inserts to prevent temperature abuse., -Owner mentioned that they got a big catering order, and all this food will be used right way., , , ,
a) Internal temperature of portioned/ shredded cheese stored in a container in first prep cooler was 9C., , b) Internal temperature of fresh garlic in butter stored on the counter was 25C, , Requirement:, , a) Ensure that perishable foods under refrigeration are stored at 4C or less., , Portioned shredded cheese was moved to walk in-cooler during inspection., , b) Ensure that fresh garlic in butter is stored at 4C or less., , Fresh garlic in butter at 25 C was discarded., , Corrected during inspection.
Staff was not sanitizing dishes/utensils after washing., , Requirement:, , Wash and sanitize dishes/utensils by the following approved method, , a) wash in first sink with soap, , b) rinse under running water in second sink, , c) soak in sanitizer solution (bleach solution at 100 ppm concentration) for two minutes. Followed by air drying., , Corrected during inspection
Staff washroom door opens directly in food handling area and door was left wide open., , Requirement:, Either provide automatic door closure or post a sign on the door to indicate" Keep door closed all the time", , Door was closed during inspection.
3 violations
Internal temperature of perishable foods stored in inserts of pizza prep cooler were: pepperoni at 9.6C, donair meat at 8.7C, shredded cheese 9.2C, sliced meat 8.6C, sausage meat at 9.9 C., , Requirement:, -Do not store any perishable food in inserts of this prep cooler until temperatures of perishable foods are maintained at 4C or less. cooler., -Move all perishable foods from inserts to bottom part of this prep cooler., ,
a) Boxes, pails and a bag containing meat were stored directly on floor in walk in freezer., b) Pop and water bottles were stored directly on floor in front area., , Requirement: , , Store food at least 15 cm off the floor.
a) Rubber gasket of prep cooler door was broken., b) Rubber gasket of walk-in freezer was broken., , Requirement:, Repair or replace rubber gaskets of cooler and freezer doors.