CalgaryDOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE
727 5 Avenue SW
Not in Compliance
3 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
February 12, 2026
Not in ComplianceThe paper towel dispenser at the bar hand washing sink was empty. , , Please restock the dispenser with paper towels. , , Please ensure that all hand-washing sinks are always stocked with liquid hand soap, paper towels, and running hot/cold water to ensure proper hand washing by food handlers.
The ice scoop was being stored in the ice well at the bar. , , Please ensure the ice scoop is stored outside of the ice well in a clean and sanitary manner.
The facilities food handling permit was not posted in the facility. , , Please print and post a copy of the facilities valid food handling permit in a location that is visible to the public.
Sushi Hiro is in the DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE neighbourhood. DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE, Calgary has 686 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of August 20, 2026, there are 478 (70%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance and 1 (0%) Closed.
This restaurant has been inspected 3 times since August 31, 2023, with 0 in compliance, 3 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
3 violations
The paper towel dispenser at the bar hand washing sink was empty. , , Please restock the dispenser with paper towels. , , Please ensure that all hand-washing sinks are always stocked with liquid hand soap, paper towels, and running hot/cold water to ensure proper hand washing by food handlers.
The ice scoop was being stored in the ice well at the bar. , , Please ensure the ice scoop is stored outside of the ice well in a clean and sanitary manner.
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.
McDougall Centre
DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE
The facilities food handling permit was not posted in the facility. , , Please print and post a copy of the facilities valid food handling permit in a location that is visible to the public.
4 violations
A chlorine sanitizer was tested in the kitchen and a concentration of 10ppm was detected. , , The solution was dumped and remixed, when tested the new solution was tested a concentration of 100ppm was detected. , , Please ensure the chlorine surface sanitizers are mixed to 100ppm to be effective.
The plastic wraps on the bamboo mats was being changed daily. , , The saran wrap must be replaced every 2 hours and each time there is contact with a different fish species.
The facilities food handling permit was not posted in the facility. , , Please print and post a copy of the facilities valid food handling permit in a location that is visible to the public.
Update: August 31st, 2023: some hot plates had been obtained; however, egg cartons are still being used. , , Please discard the egg cartons and use a hot plate that is smooth, cleanable, and impervious to moisture. , , Update February 28, 2023:, - Operator has ordered new hot plates for the facility and awaiting shipment. , , Egg carton (flats) were present in the kitchen. Operator said that these were used as hot plates., , Discard the egg cartons as they are not a cleanable surface. Obtain hot plates that are smooth, non-absorbent to moisture, and easy to clean.
3 violations
Some food items were being stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. , , Please ensure all food is stored elevated off of the floor in the walk-in cooler to facilitate proper cleaning and protect from contamination.
The facilities food handling permit was not posted in the facility. , , Please print and post a copy of the facilities valid food handling permit in a location that is visible to the public.
Update: August 31st, 2023: some hot plates had been obtained; however, egg cartons are still being used. , , Please discard the egg cartons and use a hot plate that is smooth, cleanable, and impervious to moisture. , , Update February 28, 2023:, - Operator has ordered new hot plates for the facility and awaiting shipment. , , Egg carton (flats) were present in the kitchen. Operator said that these were used as hot plates., , Discard the egg cartons as they are not a cleanable surface. Obtain hot plates that are smooth, non-absorbent to moisture, and easy to clean.