1 - 502 17 Avenue SW
Not in Compliance
5 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
July 28, 2026
Raw chicken was being stored directly on top of an open container of garlic sauce. Chicken "juice" was leaking from the raw chicken and potentially into the garlic sauce., , Garlic sauce was discarded.
July 28, 2026: , , The ambient air temperature of the walk-in cooler measured 11 degrees Celsius. Food temperatures measured between 11 to 12 degrees Celsius. The following were discarded:, Raw shell eggs= 12 degrees Celsius, Raw chicken breast= 11 degrees Celsius, Raw chicken for shawarma= 11.5 degrees Celsius, , Do not use this cooler for perishable food storage until it can maintain food at 4 degrees Celsius or less at all times., , July 14, 2026:, , The ambient air temperature of the walk-in cooler measured 11 degrees Celsius. Food temperatures measured between 7 to 8 degrees Celsius., , Have the walk-in cooler repaired/serviced or adjusted. Coolers must maintain perishable food at 4 degrees Celsius or less at all times.
One drain plug was available for the two compartment dishwashing sinks., , Obtain two well-fitting drain plugs for the two compartment dishwashing sinks.
Jan 06, 2025 , No pest control record was maintained., https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-pest-control-checklist.pdf , - Ensure a minimum of monthly pest control monitoring is performed and recorded (could be with the template provided above), , , Dec 18, 2024., Await for recent 3 months of pest control records for review. , , November 9, 2023:, , Tin cat traps with glue boards have been set up in the facility. Pest control records were still not available for review. PHI will re-send the pest control checklist for operator to fill out if they continue to self-monitor. , , October 3, 2023:, , Facility is not actively monitoring for pests. No pest monitoring records were available., , Pest monitoring inspections must take place at least once a month. All records related to pest monitoring and control must be easily accessible and provided to a Public Health Inspector upon request.
"Outstanding" Jan 06, 2025, Food debris accumulated in between the line cooler and hot holding table, equipment plastic wraps were not removed, and food debris were accumulated. food debris was accumulated under and behind the chest freezers. , Heavy dust accumulated on the ceiling tiles near the ventilation hood., - Clean and sanitize the kitchen.
Shawarmalicious is in the BELTLINE neighbourhood. BELTLINE, Calgary has 789 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of July 30, 2026, there are 552 (70%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance and 2 (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.
Spicebros - Events
CLIFF BUNGALOW
This restaurant has been inspected 8 times since October 3, 2023, with 0 in compliance, 8 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
5 violations
Raw chicken was being stored directly on top of an open container of garlic sauce. Chicken "juice" was leaking from the raw chicken and potentially into the garlic sauce., , Garlic sauce was discarded.
July 28, 2026: , , The ambient air temperature of the walk-in cooler measured 11 degrees Celsius. Food temperatures measured between 11 to 12 degrees Celsius. The following were discarded:, Raw shell eggs= 12 degrees Celsius, Raw chicken breast= 11 degrees Celsius, Raw chicken for shawarma= 11.5 degrees Celsius, , Do not use this cooler for perishable food storage until it can maintain food at 4 degrees Celsius or less at all times., , July 14, 2026:, , The ambient air temperature of the walk-in cooler measured 11 degrees Celsius. Food temperatures measured between 7 to 8 degrees Celsius., , Have the walk-in cooler repaired/serviced or adjusted. Coolers must maintain perishable food at 4 degrees Celsius or less at all times.
One drain plug was available for the two compartment dishwashing sinks., , Obtain two well-fitting drain plugs for the two compartment dishwashing sinks.
Jan 06, 2025 , No pest control record was maintained., https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-pest-control-checklist.pdf , - Ensure a minimum of monthly pest control monitoring is performed and recorded (could be with the template provided above), , , Dec 18, 2024., Await for recent 3 months of pest control records for review. , , November 9, 2023:, , Tin cat traps with glue boards have been set up in the facility. Pest control records were still not available for review. PHI will re-send the pest control checklist for operator to fill out if they continue to self-monitor. , , October 3, 2023:, , Facility is not actively monitoring for pests. No pest monitoring records were available., , Pest monitoring inspections must take place at least once a month. All records related to pest monitoring and control must be easily accessible and provided to a Public Health Inspector upon request.
"Outstanding" Jan 06, 2025, Food debris accumulated in between the line cooler and hot holding table, equipment plastic wraps were not removed, and food debris were accumulated. food debris was accumulated under and behind the chest freezers. , Heavy dust accumulated on the ceiling tiles near the ventilation hood., - Clean and sanitize the kitchen.
9 violations
Food contact surface sanitizer was not available in the front service area, the back food preparation area, or the ice cream area., , Ensure that food contact surface sanitizer is prepared and readily available for use in each food handling area at all times.
There was no food contact surface sanitizer prepared anywhere in the facility. Additionally, no food contact surface sanitizer was available to in the facility., , Food contact surface sanitizer is a requirement for operating. Ensure it is always prepared and available for use in each food handling area at all times.
Deceased flies were present on the doors to the ice cream freezer, as well as inside the ice cream freezer., , Remove the flies, then clean and sanitize the ice cream freezer. Discard any contaminated or potentially contaminated food.
6 violations
Food contact surface sanitizer was not available in the front service area, the back food preparation area, or the ice cream area., , Ensure that food contact surface sanitizer is prepared and readily available for use in each food handling area at all times.
No drain plugs were available for the two compartment dishwashing sinks., , Obtain two well-fitting drain plugs for the two compartment dishwashing sinks.
There was no paper towel dispenser available in the ice cream area. A roll on the counter was being used., , Paper towels on a holder were brought to the ice cream area during inspection. Ensure that paper towels are suitable for the dispenser used.
4 violations
Jan 06, 2025 , No pest control record was maintained., https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-pest-control-checklist.pdf , - Ensure a minimum of monthly pest control monitoring is performed and recorded (could be with the template provided above), , , Dec 18, 2024., Await for recent 3 months of pest control records for review. , , November 9, 2023:, , Tin cat traps with glue boards have been set up in the facility. Pest control records were still not available for review. PHI will re-send the pest control checklist for operator to fill out if they continue to self-monitor. , , October 3, 2023:, , Facility is not actively monitoring for pests. No pest monitoring records were available., , Pest monitoring inspections must take place at least once a month. All records related to pest monitoring and control must be easily accessible and provided to a Public Health Inspector upon request.
"Outstanding" Jan 06, 2025, The customer washroom ran out of hand paper towels for drying. , - Restock.
5 violations
Chicken stored in the hot holding table was measured at 49.2C., Beef donair spit was measured at 27.2C, beef shawarma spit was measured at 18.5C. Staff indicated that the machine was turn off 2 hours ago., - The chicken, beef donair and shawarma were discarded., , A bag of frozen falafel was left at room temperature for thawing., - Ensure correct thawing skills are practiced. ie, leave at fridge for thawing overnight.
Dec 18, 2024., Await for recent 3 months of pest control records for review. , , November 9, 2023:, , Tin cat traps with glue boards have been set up in the facility. Pest control records were still not available for review. PHI will re-send the pest control checklist for operator to fill out if they continue to self-monitor. , , October 3, 2023:, , Facility is not actively monitoring for pests. No pest monitoring records were available., , Pest monitoring inspections must take place at least once a month. All records related to pest monitoring and control must be easily accessible and provided to a Public Health Inspector upon request.
3 violations
, November 9, 2023:, , One food bin had a disposable container as a scoop. This was corrected during inspection by disposing of the container., , October 3, 2023:, , Disposable cups and containers were being used as scoops in some dry ingredient bins. Scoops for other dry ingredient bins were being stored in the food, with handles in contact with the food., , Obtain proper scoops for all food products. Ensure that scoops are stored either outside of the food, or stored so that the handles of the scoops are not in contact with the food.
, November 9, 2023:, , Tin cat traps with glue boards have been set up in the facility. Pest control records were still not available for review. PHI will re-send the pest control checklist for operator to fill out if they continue to self-monitor. , , October 3, 2023:, , Facility is not actively monitoring for pests. No pest monitoring records were available., , Pest monitoring inspections must take place at least once a month. All records related to pest monitoring and control must be easily accessible and provided to a Public Health Inspector upon request.
10 violations
, Reusable wiping cloths were in use in the facility. Wiping cloths were not being stored in sanitizer solution between uses., , Reusable wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses. A bleach water solution was prepared during inspection and wiping cloths were placed inside the solution.
, An insert pan of cooked rice was being stored at room temperature. Internal temperature of the rice measured between 8-12 degrees Celsius., , Staff member stated that they were going to reheat the rice, but that they got busy. Rice was moved back into the walk-in cooler during inspection.
, November 2, 2023:, , Staff member stated that dishes were being washed by: , - Washing with soap and water., - Rinsing with fresh water., - Air drying., , Review steps in proper manual dishwashing with all staff., , October 3, 2023:, , Operator stated that dishes were being washed by: sanitizing with bleach water, then washing with soap and water, followed by rinsing with fresh water., , Steps in proper dishwashing are:, - Scrape any food particles that remain., - Wash with soap and water., - Rinse with fresh water., - Sanitize. If using the chlorine based sanitizer available at the time of inspection, prepare a 100 ppm solution (1/2 a teaspoon of bleach per litre of water). Fully submerge dishes for 2 minutes. , - Air dry., , As discussed, if you wish to use bleach water on the dishes before washing, you can, but dishes must be sanitized following washing and rinsing.
13 violations
, Operator stated that the donair is cooked to an internal temperature of 150-160F. , , As discussed, following slicing off the cone, the meat must receive a secondary cook step where the meat is cooked to at least 74 degrees Celsius (165F).
, The internal temperature of the gravy stored in the steam well at the front service area (south side) measured approximately 30 degrees Celsius. The steam well had been turned off. , , Gravy was ordered to be discarded during inspection. Ensure that hot perishable food is cooled in a safe manner from 60 degrees Celsius to 20 degrees Celsius or less in two hours, and then from 20 degrees Celsius to 4 degrees Celsius or less within 4 hours.
, There was only one drain plug available for the two compartment dishwashing sinks., , Obtain a second drain plug. Two drain plugs are required for proper manual dishwashing.
The ambient air temperature of the walk-in cooler measured 11 degrees Celsius. Food temperatures measured between 7 to 8 degrees Celisus., , Have the walk-in cooler repaired/serviced or adjusted. Coolers must maintain perishable food at 4 degrees Celsius or less at all times.
No drain plugs were available for the two compartment dishwashing sinks., , Obtain two well-fitting drain plugs for the two compartment dishwashing sinks.
There was no hand soap available at the back hand wash sink., , Ensure that all hand wash sinks are stocked with hand washing supplies at all times.
Jan 06, 2025 , No pest control record was maintained., https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-pest-control-checklist.pdf , - Ensure a minimum of monthly pest control monitoring is performed and recorded (could be with the template provided above), , , Dec 18, 2024., Await for recent 3 months of pest control records for review. , , November 9, 2023:, , Tin cat traps with glue boards have been set up in the facility. Pest control records were still not available for review. PHI will re-send the pest control checklist for operator to fill out if they continue to self-monitor. , , October 3, 2023:, , Facility is not actively monitoring for pests. No pest monitoring records were available., , Pest monitoring inspections must take place at least once a month. All records related to pest monitoring and control must be easily accessible and provided to a Public Health Inspector upon request.
"Outstanding" Jan 06, 2025, The customer washroom ran out of hand paper towels for drying. , - Restock.
"Outstanding" Jan 06, 2025, Food debris accumulated in between the line cooler and hot holding table, equipment plastic wraps were not removed, and food debris were accumulated. food debris was accumulated under and behind the chest freezers. , Heavy dust accumulated on the ceiling tiles near the ventilation hood., - Clean and sanitize the kitchen.
Jan 06, 2025 , No pest control record was maintained., https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-pest-control-checklist.pdf , - Ensure a minimum of monthly pest control monitoring is performed and recorded (could be with the template provided above), , , Dec 18, 2024., Await for recent 3 months of pest control records for review. , , November 9, 2023:, , Tin cat traps with glue boards have been set up in the facility. Pest control records were still not available for review. PHI will re-send the pest control checklist for operator to fill out if they continue to self-monitor. , , October 3, 2023:, , Facility is not actively monitoring for pests. No pest monitoring records were available., , Pest monitoring inspections must take place at least once a month. All records related to pest monitoring and control must be easily accessible and provided to a Public Health Inspector upon request.
"Outstanding" Jan 06, 2025, The customer washroom ran out of hand paper towels for drying. , - Restock.
"Outstanding" Jan 06, 2025, Food debris accumulated in between the line cooler and hot holding table, equipment plastic wraps were not removed, and food debris were accumulated. food debris was accumulated under and behind the chest freezers. , Heavy dust accumulated on the ceiling tiles near the ventilation hood., - Clean and sanitize the kitchen.
The vinyl flooring by the ice cream sink was half repaired with unsmooth material exposed., - Repair, , "outstanding" Jan 06, 2025, works are scheduled to be done within a week. , Ceiling tiles were missing in the front serving kitchen., - Repair, , Caulkings were missing at the front handwashing station to the wall, sealant at the handwashing sink bowl has turn mouldy. , - Repair , , The sink bowl has fallen at the dipper well station, and a vinly plank was mounted on the dipper well sink that worn out and exposed to uncleanable surfaces., - Repair.
"Outstanding" Jan 06, 2025, Food debris accumulated in between the line cooler and hot holding table, equipment plastic wraps were not removed, and food debris were accumulated. food debris was accumulated under and behind the chest freezers. , Heavy dust accumulated on the ceiling tiles near the ventilation hood., - Clean and sanitize the kitchen.
The customer washroom ran out of hand paper towels for drying. , - Restock.
The flooring tiles in the front serving kitchen were broken, and vinyl plank flooring were installed but exposed worn out and exposed to unsmooth surfaces., The flooring in the hot water tank room were covered with cardboard boxes and raw food that were uncleanable, and food debris accumulated in between., - Repair the flooring. , , Ceiling tiles were missing in the front serving kitchen., - Repair, , Caulkings were missing at the front handwashing station to the wall, sealant at the handwashing sink bowl has turn mouldy. , - Repair , , The sink bowl has fallen at the dipper well station, and a vinly plank was mounted on the dipper well sink that worn out and exposed to uncleanable surfaces., - Repair.
Food debris accumulated in between the line cooler and hot holding table, equipment plastic wraps were not removed, and food debris were accumulated. food debris was accumulated under and behind the chest freezers. , Heavy dust accumulated on the ceiling tiles near the ventilation hood., - Clean and sanitize the kitchen.
, April 25, 2023:, , The two-compartment sink was not caulked at the wall., , Caulk the two compartment sink at the wall.
, The basin of the back hand wash sink was obstructed by dishes., , Dishes were moved during inspection. The hand wash sink must be kept free of obstructions at all times to accommodate proper handwashing.
, Disposable cups and containers were being used as scoops in some dry ingredient bins. Scoops for other dry ingredient bins were being stored in the food, with handles in contact with the food., , Obtain proper scoops for all food products. Ensure that scoops are stored either outside of the food, or stored so that the handles of the scoops are not in contact with the food.
, There were some uncovered food containers in the walk-in cooler, and one dry ingredient container was uncovered., , Ensure that all food is covered to help protect from contamination.
, Facility is not actively monitoring for pests. No pest monitoring records were available., , Pest monitoring inspections must take place at least once a month. All records related to pest monitoring and control must be easily accessible and provided to a Public Health Inspector upon request.
, April 25, 2023:, , The two-compartment sink was not caulked at the wall., , Caulk the two compartment sink at the wall.
, The spray arm for the two compartment sink was leaking., , Tighten/ repair the spray arm for the two compartment sink to stop the leak.
, High touch surfaces such as cooler door handles had grease accumulation., , Clean all high touch surfaces and ensure they are cleaned on a regular basis.
, Operator stated that dishes were being washed by: sanitizing with bleach water, then washing with soap and water, followed by rinsing with fresh water., , Steps in proper dishwashing are:, - Scrape any food particles that remain., - Wash with soap and water., - Rinse with fresh water., - Sanitize. If using the chlorine based sanitizer available at the time of inspection, prepare a 100 ppm solution (1/2 a teaspoon of bleach per litre of water). Fully submerge dishes for 2 minutes. , - Air dry., , As discussed, if you wish to use bleach water on the dishes before washing, you can, but dishes must be sanitized following washing and rinsing.
, A non-food grade container was being used to store peeled onions., , Onions were transferred to a food grade container during inspection. Ensure that all food is stored in food grade containers.
, A scoop was being stored in the bulk storage bin for the dry rice. The handle was in contact with the rice., , The scoop was moved from the bin during inspection.
, Bags of potatoes, rice, and other dry goods were being stored in the mechanical room/ mop sink room. , , Remove food storage from the mechanical/ mop sink room. Food must not be stored in this room in order to protect from contamination.
, Facility is not actively monitoring for pests. No pest monitoring records were available., , Pest monitoring inspections must take place at least once a month. All records related to pest monitoring and control must be easily accessible and provided to a Public Health Inspector upon request.
, Front facility doors were propped open during inspection., , Propping doors open allows for the entry of pests. If doors are to be propped open, pest monitoring devices must be placed at each side of the entry doors inside the facility.
, April 25, 2023:, , The two-compartment sink was not caulked at the wall., , Caulk the two compartment sink at the wall.
, Knives and other utensils were being stored in the gap between the wall and the back of the two compartment sink., , Utensils must be stored in a sanitary manner. Utensils were moved during inspecton.
, The inside of both chest freezers had food debris accumulation., , Clean the inside of both chest freezers and ensure they are cleaned on a regular basis.
, The back mechanical room/ mop sink room had an accumulation of items. , , Declutter the back mechanical room/ mop sink room. Ensure that this area is organized so that regular cleaning and pest inspections can take place.