150 Scotia Landing NW · SCENIC ACRES
January 9, 2026
PassFront hand washing sink paper towel was not placed in dispenser. , , Ensure that paper towel is always stored in dispenser to prevent cross contamination.
**Pending Violation** There was an accumulation of dried/discoloured food debris and grime along floor/wall joints, under and behind large food equipment including the cook line, and in hard-to-reach areas throughout the kitchen. Please clean. Pull equipment/shelving units away from walls for easy cleaning.
Scenic Acres Retirement Living - Food is in the SCENIC ACRES neighbourhood. SCENIC ACRES, Calgary has 18 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of February 27, 2026, there are 7 (39%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 9 times since June 26, 2024, with 9 passes and 0 closures on record.
Front hand washing sink paper towel was not placed in dispenser. , , Ensure that paper towel is always stored in dispenser to prevent cross contamination.
**Pending Violation** There was an accumulation of dried/discoloured food debris and grime along floor/wall joints, under and behind large food equipment including the cook line, and in hard-to-reach areas throughout the kitchen. Please clean. Pull equipment/shelving units away from walls for easy cleaning.
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.
Alberta records each visit as either a routine inspection (with any violations noted) or a closed order. If you see violations listed without a closed order, the operator was allowed to continue while addressing them. A closed order means the inspector required the kitchen to stop serving customers until the issues were corrected.
SCENIC ACRES
Observed staff member handle dirty dishes in the dishwashing area, using the same gloves the staff member handled fully cooked breaded fish. , , Staff was corrected during inspection, handwashing was performed at the dishwashing sink. Staff was then corrected to use the designated handwashing sink. , Discuss glove use protocols with all staff. Gloves do not replace proper hand washing.
Food on transport carts being sent up to residents for lunch was uncovered placed at the bottom of the carts. , , Staff was directed to apply saran wrap to exposed food products during transport.
Front hand washing sink paper towel was not placed in dispenser. , , Ensure that paper towel is always stored in dispenser to prevent cross contamination.
The dishwasher had an accumulation of calcium and food debris build up on the top surface of the unit. , , Clean and disinfect the dishwasher surfaces.
**Pending Violation** There was an accumulation of dried/discoloured food debris and grime along floor/wall joints, under and behind large food equipment including the cook line, and in hard-to-reach areas throughout the kitchen. Please clean. Pull equipment/shelving units away from walls for easy cleaning.
Front hand washing sink paper towel was not placed in dispenser. , , Ensure that paper towel is always stored in dispenser to prevent cross contamination.
The dishwasher had an accumulation of calcium and food debris build up on the top surface of the unit. , , Clean and disinfect the dishwasher surfaces.
**Pending Violation** There was an accumulation of dried/discoloured food debris and grime along floor/wall joints, under and behind large food equipment including the cook line, and in hard-to-reach areas throughout the kitchen. Please clean. Pull equipment/shelving units away from walls for easy cleaning.
Hand soap and paper towels were not provided at the hand sink in the Garden Cafe. Please provide supplies in suitable dispensers.
**Pending Violation**, 1) There was an accumulation of dried/discoloured food debris and grime along floor/wall joints, under and behind large food equipment including the cook line, and in hard-to-reach areas throughout the kitchen. Please clean. Pull equipment/shelving units away from walls for easy cleaning., 2) There was a heavy accumulation of food debris under shelving units in the walk-in cooler, particularly near the door. Please clean., 3) Several containers/sheets of food in both the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer were uncovered/unprotected against contamination, and some were double stacked without barriers/lids between.
Gloves were stored in clean utensils., -The operator removed the gloves from the utensils. The operator reported that the gloves were unused and were placed there for convenience. Please ensure that gloves are stored separately.
**Pending violation**, Cabinet under the hand sink near the kitchen entrance was contaminated by dirt/grime and was severely water damaged. Please clean and repair, or replace damaged materials.
**Pending Violation**, A wire (possibly part of the thermostat) in the sliding double glass door cooler near the beverage station was not properly secured in place. The wire was hanging with duct tape attached to it. Please remove duct tape and properly secure the wire so surfaces are easy to clean.
**Pending Violation**, 1) There was an accumulation of dried/discoloured food debris and grime along floor/wall joints, under and behind large food equipment including the cook line, and in hard-to-reach areas throughout the kitchen. Please clean. Pull equipment/shelving units away from walls for easy cleaning., 2) There was a heavy accumulation of food debris under shelving units in the walk-in cooler, particularly near the door. Please clean., 3) Several containers/sheets of food in both the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer were uncovered/unprotected against contamination, and some were double stacked without barriers/lids between.
Take-out containers of staff food (open and closed containers) were stored on a food prep counter among foods being prepared for resident consumption. Store personal foods separately and away from food and food equipment areas to reduce risks of cross contamination.
Creamers in coffee room (converted from exercise room) measured 19C. The previously frozen Cambro container had melted and no longer keeping foods cold. Please discard creamers and store perishable foods at or below 4C. Routinely monitor station and replace Cambro as needed.
1) Soap dispenser at the kitchen hand sink with eye wash located near the kitchen entrance was empty/not operational. Please repair/restock., 2) Soap dispenser at kitchen hand sink near the exit door was on the other side of the beverage station and hot water dispenser (too far from the sink). Please reposition soap dispenser at hand sink so it easily accessible.
1) Juice carts were positioned next to the dining room in the hallway that was unfinished/being renovated. Please protect and store foods and food utensils in a sanitary manner. Staff wheeled carts back to dining area., 2) Open staff food was stored among foods for residents in cooler near beverage station. Staff discarded. Ensure all foods are protected against contamination and store personal foods separately.
1) There were several small flies landing on food, food shelving units, walls, etc. in the dry food storage room. Staff were aware of issue yet there were no means implemented for their control., 2) There were several flies in the dry storage and paper storage room.
A mop head was placed among foods in a prep cooler as staff stated the condenser unit was previously leaking (staff stated cooler was repaired). Although the mop head was clean (but not new) it is best practice to use counter cloths/container to catch leaks inside coolers. Ensure leak has been repaired and remove mop head.
1) Unable to determine if person-in-care and control of kitchen has completed and is certified in an approved food safety course. Please provide copy of food safety certificate., 2) Person-in-care and control of kitchen was unaware of correct test strip to use to monitor concentration of sanitizer used in the kitchen., 3) There were several noted deficiencies either from a lack of knowledge or an indifference to food safety and sanitation. Please have all food handlers complete the AHS basic food safety course. There is no charge for this course.
Cabinet under the hand sink near the kitchen entrance was contaminated by dirt/grime and was severely water damaged. Please clean and repair, or replace damaged materials.
1) A wire (possibly part of the thermostat) in the sliding double glass door cooler near the beverage station was not properly secured in place. The wire was hanging with duct tape attached to it. Please remove duct tape and properly secure the wire so surfaces are easy to clean., 2) Ice cream scoops were stored in a jug of standing water. Water measured 36C. Please either install a dipper well or clean/sanitize scoop after each use., 3) Several food prep tools/utensils contaminated with old food debris were stored among clean food prep tools/equipment at back prep area. Thoroughly clean/sanitize food prep equipment after use. Store clean utensils in a sanitary manner., 4) Dirty dishes/food equipment were rinsed in a sink directly next to rack of clean dishes. Please protect clean dishes/equipment and remove from area where dirty dishes/equipment are prerinsed.
1) There was an accumulation of dried/discoloured food debris and grime along floor/wall joints, under and behind large food equipment including the cook line, and in hard-to-reach areas throughout the kitchen. Please clean. Pull equipment/shelving units away from walls for easy cleaning., 2) There was a heavy accumulation of food debris under shelving units in the walk-in cooler, particulary near the door. Please clean., 3) Several containers/sheets of food in both the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer were uncovered/unprotected against contamination, and some were double stacked without barriers/lids between., 4) The walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer were disorganized and difficult to inspect. Please organize, label and date open/prepared foods, discard outdated foods. Practice first in, first out., 4) Staff indicated there was a cleaning schedule/sanitation plan however it was not implemented. Please adhere to written shedule/plan.