CalgaryDOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE
821 4 Avenue SW
In Compliance
No violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
The Spicy Amigos is in the DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE neighbourhood. DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE, Calgary has 678 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of June 11, 2026, there are 427 (63%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance and 1 (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.
The Street Eatery
DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE
This restaurant has been inspected 7 times since March 24, 2025, with 1 in compliance, 6 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
No violations
6 violations
No approved sanitizer solution was prepared or available for food-contact surface sanitizing., , A 200ppm quat-based surface sanitizer was prepared at the time of the inspection., , Without sanitizer, food-contact surfaces may not be adequately disinfected after cleaning, allowing harmful microorganisms to remain and contaminate food., Proper sanitization is a critical control step in preventing foodborne illness., , Ensure a food safe surface sanitizer is always prepared and in use when food handling.
The front handwash sink was not supplied with soap., , The soap was refilled at the time of the inspection. , , Please ensure that all handwash sinks are always fully supplied with warm running water, liquid hand soap, and single-use paper towels to facilitate proper hand washing.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer test strips in use had expired in June of 2023., , Expired test strips may provide inaccurate readings, resulting in sanitizer solutions that are too weak to effectively kill microorganisms or too strong, creating a chemical contamination risk., , Obtain and use unexpired, manufacturer‑approved quat test strips to be able to accurately verify the concentration of the quat sanitizer solutions.
The flat-top cooking equipment was not positioned beneath a ventilation/fire suppression hood., , Cooking equipment that produces grease-laden vapours, smoke, or heat must be properly ventilated to prevent grease accumulation, fire hazards, poor air quality, and contamination of food and surfaces.
(Outstanding violation), , Dirty cardboard was observed to be lining the shelves in the walk-in cooler. , , Cardboard is not a cleanable surface and cannot be used to line shelving. , , Remove the cardboard.
Accumulation of dirt, grease, and food debris under cooking equipment and along the cook line., , Pull out movable equipment and conduct a thorough cleaning: scrape, degrease, wash, rinse, and sanitize affected areas. Clean all the floors, equipment legs, casters, and adjacent wall surfaces. Please keep the facility in a clean and sanitary state hereafter.
2 violations
The chlorine-based mechanical dishwasher was run and 0ppm chlorine was detected. , , Please repair the dishwasher and ensure it is sanitizing at 100ppm chlorine. , , Until the dishwasher is repaired manual sanitizing of all dishes and equipment must take place in the three-compartment sink.
Dirty cardboard was observed to be lining the shelves in the walk-in cooler. , , Cardboard is not a cleanable surface and cannot be used to line shelving. , , Remove the cardboard.
2 violations
The chlorine-based mechanical dishwasher was run and 0ppm chlorine was detected. , , Please repair the dishwasher and ensure it is sanitizing at 100ppm chlorine. , , Until the dishwasher is repaired manual sanitizing of all dishes and equipment must take place in the three-compartment sink.
Dirty cardboard was observed to be lining the shelves in the walk-in cooler. , , Cardboard is not a cleanable surface and cannot be used to line shelving. , , Remove the cardboard.
2 violations
The chlorine-based mechanical dishwasher was run and 0ppm chlorine was detected. , , Please repair the dishwasher and ensure it is sanitizing at 100ppm chlorine. , , Until the dishwasher is repaired manual sanitizing of all dishes and equipment must take place in the three-compartment sink.
Dirty cardboard was observed to be lining the shelves in the walk-in cooler. , , Cardboard is not a cleanable surface and cannot be used to line shelving. , , Remove the cardboard.
5 violations
The chlorine-based mechanical dishwasher was run and 0ppm chlorine was detected. , , Please repair the dishwasher and ensure it is sanitizing at 100ppm chlorine. , , Until the dishwasher is repaired manual sanitizing of all dishes and equipment must take place in the three-compartment sink.
The batteries for the paper towel dispenser at the front hand sink were dead and paper towel was not able to be accessed. , , Please replace the batteries such that paper towel can be accessed. , , All hand washing sinks must be stocked with liquid hand soap, paper towels in a proper dispenser, and running hot/cold water to allow for proper hand washing by staff.
The cold-water tap was not functional at the back kitchen hand washing sink. , , Please repair the tap/plumbing such that both hot and cold water is available at the hand sink.
6 violations
The chlorine-based mechanical dishwasher was run and 0ppm chlorine was detected. , , Please repair the dishwasher and ensure it is sanitizing at 100ppm chlorine. , , Until the dishwasher is repaired manual sanitizing of all dishes and equipment must take place in the three-compartment sink.
The batteries for the paper towel dispenser at the front hand sink were dead and paper towel was not able to be accessed. , , Please replace the batteries such that paper towel can be accessed. , , All hand washing sinks must be stocked with liquid hand soap, paper towels in a proper dispenser, and running hot/cold water to allow for proper hand washing by staff.
The cold-water tap was not functional at the back kitchen hand washing sink. , , Please repair the tap/plumbing such that both hot and cold water is available at the hand sink.
Dirty cardboard was observed to be lining the shelves in the walk-in cooler. , , Cardboard is not a cleanable surface and cannot be used to line shelving. , , Remove the cardboard.
The following areas had a build-up of grease, grime, and food debris and require cleaning:, - The floor in the walk-in cooler, - The floor and wall behind/under the cook line , - The ceiling air vents by the cook line , , Please clean the indicated areas and add them to a regular cleaning schedule.
A few mouse droppings were observed in the back dry storage area (onions, peppers, etc.). Some were seen on the floor under the storage shelf, on the floor beside and behind the white freezers, and a few on the shelf. , , Please safely clean up the droppings and sanitize the affected areas. , , Please work with the pest control company to abate as pest issue.
Dirty cardboard was observed to be lining the shelves in the walk-in cooler. , , Cardboard is not a cleanable surface and cannot be used to line shelving. , , Remove the cardboard.
The following areas had a build-up of grease, grime, and food debris and require cleaning:, - The floor in the walk-in cooler, - The floor and wall behind/under the cook line , - The ceiling air vents by the cook line , , Please clean the indicated areas and add them to a regular cleaning schedule.