150 - 301 14 Street NW
Not in Compliance
11 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
February 9, 2026
There was no detectable chlorine in the solution for the bucket storing wiping rags from the previous day. , , ACTION- Prepare chlorine sanitizer solutions for use between 100-200 ppm. Solutions used for sanitizing reusable wipe cloths should be changed frequently whenever cloudy or concentration falls below 100 ppm.
Feb 09-2026- **REPEAT VIOLATION, -Staff were portioning and weighing flour on weight scale in the storage room, -A chopping board and butcher knife were observed in the storage room, , Dec 30-2025: Food preparation was occurring in the storage room. Staff was observed having chopped cabbage in large bins in this room. , , ACTION- NO FOOD PREPARATION IS PERMITTED INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM.
1. Box of whole cabbage heads were stored in the reach in cooler below containers of raw meat. , , 2. Opened bags of dry foods were not stored properly in the storage room. , , 3. Containers storing dry noodles, spices were stored without a lid/cover, , ACTION, -Store all vegetables properly, above raw meats to prevent potential for contamination, -Opened bags of dry foods (ie. flour, salt) should be stored in pest proof containers for storage, -Cover all stored foods with a lid/cover
The prepared bottle of QUAT sanitizer for the dining room was unlabeled. , , ACTION- ensure all chemical bottles are clearly labeled with the chemical agent/use to prevent improper use
Staff were using infrared thermometers only; they could not locate a probe thermometer onsite. , , ACTION- Obtain a probe thermometer for use to measure internal food temperatures and to also check final rinse temperature for the dishwasher.
1.Kitchen- Shelving above food prep counters have miscellaneous items not stored properly (loose paper, scissors, medication, aprons), 2. Storage room- Personal items (staff outer jackets) was stored alongside boxes of dry food ingredients, , ACTION- , -Store personal items separately from food/equipment. Jackets and personal bags can be kept covered bins or on wall hooks away from food or equipment. , -Storage of items above food prep counters should be in covered containers. Do not store medication in these areas.
FEB 09 2026- REPEAT VIOLATION- observed open tinned cans of food stored inside the cooler. , , AUG 13 2025-Food was being stored in opened original tin can containers inside the coolers., , , ACTION- Open tin-containers of food- transfer food into food grade containers after opening.
Feb 09 2026-REPEAT VIOLATION- Quat Test strips were water damaged. , , Aug 13 2025- Quat tests strips had gotten wet., , -Discard and obtain valid Quat test strips (QT-40) for testing the Quat sanitizer dispenser unit at the foodservice sink.
No food permit was displayed., , -Ensure that the food permit is displayed in a conspicuous place where it is visible to the public.
1. Cookline canopy- dust/grease observed on filters of the canopy hood. , 2. Shelves have dried food spills, 3. Storage coolers- bottom shelf had spilled liquids on surfaces, 4. Boxes of non-food items (gloves, containers) were stored on the storage room floor, , ACTION- Ensure all the areas indicated above are cleaned properly. Spills should be cleaned up promptly. Store all items off the floor on shelving or on carts
1)Food and debris were noticed in the hard-to-reach areas. , 2)Dirt and debris were observed behind the cook line and on the walls., , , -Ensure that the areas mentioned above are cleaned.
Tasty Pot is in the HILLHURST neighbourhood. HILLHURST, Calgary has 170 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of July 24, 2026, there are 129 (76%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance or 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.
Rosso Pepper
HILLHURST
This restaurant has been inspected 6 times since October 1, 2024, with 1 in compliance, 5 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
11 violations
There was no detectable chlorine in the solution for the bucket storing wiping rags from the previous day. , , ACTION- Prepare chlorine sanitizer solutions for use between 100-200 ppm. Solutions used for sanitizing reusable wipe cloths should be changed frequently whenever cloudy or concentration falls below 100 ppm.
Feb 09-2026- **REPEAT VIOLATION, -Staff were portioning and weighing flour on weight scale in the storage room, -A chopping board and butcher knife were observed in the storage room, , Dec 30-2025: Food preparation was occurring in the storage room. Staff was observed having chopped cabbage in large bins in this room. , , ACTION- NO FOOD PREPARATION IS PERMITTED INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM.
1. Box of whole cabbage heads were stored in the reach in cooler below containers of raw meat. , , 2. Opened bags of dry foods were not stored properly in the storage room. , , 3. Containers storing dry noodles, spices were stored without a lid/cover, , ACTION, -Store all vegetables properly, above raw meats to prevent potential for contamination, -Opened bags of dry foods (ie. flour, salt) should be stored in pest proof containers for storage, -Cover all stored foods with a lid/cover
The prepared bottle of QUAT sanitizer for the dining room was unlabeled. , , ACTION- ensure all chemical bottles are clearly labeled with the chemical agent/use to prevent improper use
Staff were using infrared thermometers only; they could not locate a probe thermometer onsite. , , ACTION- Obtain a probe thermometer for use to measure internal food temperatures and to also check final rinse temperature for the dishwasher.
1.Kitchen- Shelving above food prep counters have miscellaneous items not stored properly (loose paper, scissors, medication, aprons), 2. Storage room- Personal items (staff outer jackets) was stored alongside boxes of dry food ingredients, , ACTION- , -Store personal items separately from food/equipment. Jackets and personal bags can be kept covered bins or on wall hooks away from food or equipment. , -Storage of items above food prep counters should be in covered containers. Do not store medication in these areas.
FEB 09 2026- REPEAT VIOLATION- observed open tinned cans of food stored inside the cooler. , , AUG 13 2025-Food was being stored in opened original tin can containers inside the coolers., , , ACTION- Open tin-containers of food- transfer food into food grade containers after opening.
Feb 09 2026-REPEAT VIOLATION- Quat Test strips were water damaged. , , Aug 13 2025- Quat tests strips had gotten wet., , -Discard and obtain valid Quat test strips (QT-40) for testing the Quat sanitizer dispenser unit at the foodservice sink.
No food permit was displayed., , -Ensure that the food permit is displayed in a conspicuous place where it is visible to the public.
1. Cookline canopy- dust/grease observed on filters of the canopy hood. , 2. Shelves have dried food spills, 3. Storage coolers- bottom shelf had spilled liquids on surfaces, 4. Boxes of non-food items (gloves, containers) were stored on the storage room floor, , ACTION- Ensure all the areas indicated above are cleaned properly. Spills should be cleaned up promptly. Store all items off the floor on shelving or on carts
1)Food and debris were noticed in the hard-to-reach areas. , 2)Dirt and debris were observed behind the cook line and on the walls., , , -Ensure that the areas mentioned above are cleaned.
7 violations
Dec 30-2025: Food preparation was occurring in the storage room. Staff was observed having chopped cabbage in large bins in this room. , , The storage room is separate from the main kitchen and does not have a handsink available for handwashing. , , Cabbage was discarded during inspection. , , ACTION: No open food handling is allowed in the storage room
Dec 30 2025- observed 2 grey bins of cut raw meat stored in the storage room floor. Meats were stated brought out for thawing. Surface temperature reading was 17 .0 deg C. All discarded, , ACTION- No thawing of frozen foods at room temperature is allowed.
Previously observed on 2025-08-12 not observed today, 1)Sauce containers were observed on the counters at room temperature., Spicy sauce was measured at 26 degrees C while the other sauce was measured at 6 degrees C., * The sauce found at 6 degrees C was asked to be placed inside the cooler., , 2) The front small cooler was measured at 10 degrees C. , The perishable food was moved into the working cooler., , -Ensure that the perishable food is stored at 4 degrees c or less or 60 degrees C or greater., -Ensure that the perishable food is stored at 4 degrees C or less under refrigeration.
6 violations
1)Sauce containers were observed on the counters at room temperature., Spicy sauce was measured at 26 degrees C while the other sauce was measured at 6 degrees C., * The sauce found at 6 degrees C was asked to be placed inside the cooler., , 2) The front small cooler was measured at 10 degrees C. , The perishable food was moved into the working cooler., , -Ensure that the perishable food is stored at 4 degrees c or less or 60 degrees C or greater., -Ensure that the perishable food is stored at 4 degrees C or less under refrigeration.
Hand wash sink at the front was also used for washing utensils., , -Ensure that the hand wash sink is designated for hand washing only., -No paper towel dispenser was available for the front hand wash sink.
Food was being stored in opened original tin can containers inside the coolers., , -Ensure that the food is stored in the food grade containers. , - Remove the food from the tin containers and stored them in food grade containers.
2 violations
Three large boxes of meat were observed to be stored thawing on the floor at room temperature. Meat temperature was measured to be 3C. Two of the boxes were placed in the cooler during inspection. One box was left out to be prepped. Please ensure that meat is thawed either in cooler, under cold running water, or in the microwave only. Do not thaw meat at room temperature without controls.
Obtain chlorine testing paper.
2 violations
Sauce was stored in an open can in the cooler., , Ensure that food items are transfered into a food grade container from the can for prollonged storage.
Obtain chlorine testing paper.
No violations
Previously observed-2025-08-12-not observed today. Food was being stored in opened original tin can containers inside the coolers., , -Ensure that the food is stored in the food grade containers. , - Remove the food from the tin containers and stored them in food grade containers.
Quat tests strips had gotten wet., , -Obtain valid Quat test strips.
No food permit was displayed., , -Ensure that the food permit is displayed in a conspicuous place where it is visible to the public.
Previously observed 2025-08-12 not observed today, 1)Food and debris were noticed in the hard-to-reach areas. , 2)Dirt and debris were observed behind the cook line and on the walls., , -Ensure that the areas mentioned above are cleaned.
Quat tests strips had gotten wet., , -Obtain valid Quat test strips.
No food permit was displayed., , -Ensure that the food permit is displayed in a conspicuous place where it is visible to the public.
1)Food and debris were noticed in the hard-to-reach areas. , 2)Dirt and debris were observed behind the cook line and on the walls., , -Ensure that the areas mentioned above are cleaned.