1B - 5403 Crowchild Trail NW · VARSITY
October 17, 2025
PassUsed wiping clothes were not detected with any chlorine sanitizer residual and were stored directly on the cutting boards., , Store wiping clothes in 100ppm chlorine sanitizer solution between uses.
One knife was stored in the gap between line cooler and the table., , Store utensils in a sanitary manner to prevent cross contamination.
Chlorine test strips on site were already ineffective., , Obtain new chlorine test strips.
The business end of the can opener was soiled., , Clean and sanitize after each use.
Food debris and stains build-up on the floor's hard to reach areas and on equipment handles., , Clean these areas.
Snow Palace is in the VARSITY neighbourhood. VARSITY, Calgary has 131 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of April 14, 2026, there are 92 (70%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 3 times since January 17, 2025, with 3 passes and 0 closures on record.
Used wiping clothes were not detected with any chlorine sanitizer residual and were stored directly on the cutting boards., , Store wiping clothes in 100ppm chlorine sanitizer solution between uses.
One knife was stored in the gap between line cooler and the table., , Store utensils in a sanitary manner to prevent cross contamination.
Chlorine test strips on site were already ineffective., , Obtain new chlorine test strips.
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.
The business end of the can opener was soiled., , Clean and sanitize after each use.
Food debris and stains build-up on the floor's hard to reach areas and on equipment handles., , Clean these areas.
Food stains build-up on the stand-up freezer door and bottom shelf. , , Clean the freezer.
Food debris and stains build-up on the floor's hard to reach areas. , , Clean these areas.
Numerous cleaning cloths were scattered throughout the kitchen. Many of the cleaning cloths were covered with stains and grease. , , Store cleaning cloths in a container and replace dirty cleaning cloths.
Cooler handles were covered with grease. Staff wash gloved hands underneath the sink and not removing when they get dirty. , , Remove and dirty gloves when they get dirty. Wash hands before putting a new pair of gloves on. , , Observed staff with long fingernails., , Practice proper personal hygiene.
Chlorine sanitizer in the bucket was measured at 1000ppm., , Use 100ppm chlorine (1/2 teaspoon bleach per L water).
1) Egg mixture, rice noodles and container of deep-fried meat were stored at room temperature without temperature control., , Staff placed all the perishable food back into the coolers. (CDI), , Store perishable food at 4 degrees C or below or at 60 degrees C or higher. , , 2) Frozen ducks were being thawed in stagnant water. , , Thaw frozen food under cold running water, in cooler overnight or in a microwave.
1) Tin cans were used to store sweet and sour and chili sauces. , , Do not use tin cans. Use a food grade container to store sauces. , , 2) Small bags of meats were stored directly in on the walk-in freezer. , , Store all food at least 6 inches off the floor., , 3) Newspaper and garbage bags were used to cover food. Newspapers were scattered throughout the kitchen. , , Remove newspaper from kitchen and use garbage bags for garbage only.
1) Grease build-up on the prep cooler handles. , , 2) Food stains build-up on the stand-up freezer door and bottom shelf. , , 1 to 2) Clean these items.
1) Saran wrap was used to cover the kitchen top shelves. , Please remove wrap and clean when the shelves get dirty. , , 2) Food debris and stains build-up on the floor's hard to reach areas. , , 1 to 2) Clean these areas.