5602 4 Street NW · THORNCLIFFE
28 mai 2026
Non conforme1. No chlorine test strips were available. , , 2. The iodine test strips were expired., , Sanitizer test strips must be readily available to test the concentration of the sanitizer solution. , , Obtain iodine and chlorine test strips and ensure they are not expired to prevent inaccurate testing.
No pest control records were available., , Please implement a pest monitoring program. This can either be done by hiring a professional company to , conduct monthly monitoring or the facility operator can do it themselves by placing traps throughout the , facility and completing a monthly pest checklist (provided via email along with this report).
***Outstanding violation - noted on May 27, 2026***, , The commercial canopy unit and the canopy filters were observed to be greasy and coated with dust and food debris. Grease was observed dripping from the canopy, potentially becoming a contaminant during food processing., , Please clean the commercial canopy and remove the filters for thorough cleaning and sanitizing.
The exterior of several covers for the bulk containers were soiled with grime., , Ensure bulk containers are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized prior to storing food inside. Food containers must be replaced when they become difficult to thoroughly clean and sanitize. , , Replace the covers for the bulk containers or thoroughly clean the covers using an abrasive cleaning tool to remove the grime.
There was food debris, grease and grime in the following areas: , - Underneath the preparation cooler , - Underneath and in between the fryers , , The facility must be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and regularly cleaned to remove accumulation of food debris, grease and grime. , , Thoroughly clean the indicated areas and ensure hard-to-reach areas are regularly cleaned to prevent the attraction of pests.
Tops Pizza & Steak House se trouve dans le quartier THORNCLIFFE. THORNCLIFFE, Calgary compte 57 restaurants suivis sur Pass or Fail, inspectés par Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. En date du 5 juin 2026, 34 (60%) d'entre eux étaient Conformes lors de leur dernière inspection, sans Non conforme ni fermeture.
Ce restaurant a été inspecté 5 fois depuis le 25 juillet 2024, avec 1 conforme, 5 non conformes et 1 fermeture au dossier.
1. No chlorine test strips were available. , , 2. The iodine test strips were expired., , Sanitizer test strips must be readily available to test the concentration of the sanitizer solution. , , Obtain iodine and chlorine test strips and ensure they are not expired to prevent inaccurate testing.
No pest control records were available., , Please implement a pest monitoring program. This can either be done by hiring a professional company to , conduct monthly monitoring or the facility operator can do it themselves by placing traps throughout the , facility and completing a monthly pest checklist (provided via email along with this report).
Ce dossier provient d'Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health, qui inspecte les établissements alimentaires partout en Alberta. Les inspecteurs notent toute infraction aux règlements sanitaires applicables à chaque visite. Le résultat ci-dessus correspond à la dernière inspection au dossier.
« Conforme » signifie qu'aucune infraction n'était en suspens lors de cette visite. « Non conforme » signifie qu'une ou plusieurs infractions n'ont pas été corrigées sur place. « Fermé » signifie que l'inspecteur a ordonné l'arrêt du service à la clientèle jusqu'à la correction des problèmes.
***Outstanding violation - noted on May 27, 2026***, , The commercial canopy unit and the canopy filters were observed to be greasy and coated with dust and food debris. Grease was observed dripping from the canopy, potentially becoming a contaminant during food processing., , Please clean the commercial canopy and remove the filters for thorough cleaning and sanitizing.
The exterior of several covers for the bulk containers were soiled with grime., , Ensure bulk containers are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized prior to storing food inside. Food containers must be replaced when they become difficult to thoroughly clean and sanitize. , , Replace the covers for the bulk containers or thoroughly clean the covers using an abrasive cleaning tool to remove the grime.
There was food debris, grease and grime in the following areas: , - Underneath the preparation cooler , - Underneath and in between the fryers , , The facility must be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and regularly cleaned to remove accumulation of food debris, grease and grime. , , Thoroughly clean the indicated areas and ensure hard-to-reach areas are regularly cleaned to prevent the attraction of pests.
1. Several food items were stored directly on the floor. , , Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to protect it from contamination. , , Ensure food is stored 6 inches above the floor on crates, pallets or shelving units upon receiving new shipment. , , The operator placed the food items on the shelving units at the time of the inspection., , 2. Several dry ingredients were stored in the food storage area without an adequate cover to protect it from contamination. There were several food debris in the bulk supply of the salt container. , , Food must be protected from contamination at all times. , , Ensure food is covered when not in use to protect it from contamination. , , The operator discarded the salt at the time of the inspection and used tight fitting covers.
1. No chlorine test strips were available. , , 2. The iodine test strips were expired., , Sanitizer test strips must be readily available to test the concentration of the sanitizer solution. , , Obtain iodine and chlorine test strips and ensure they are not expired to prevent inaccurate testing.
1. Mice droppings were observed on the lower shelf in the liquor storage room. , , The facility must be free from pests to ensure food is protected from contamination. , , Carefully remove the mice droppings and sanitize the indicated area., , 2. No pest control records were available., , Please implement a pest monitoring program. This can either be done by hiring a professional company to , conduct monthly monitoring or the facility operator can do it themselves by placing traps throughout the , facility and completing a monthly pest checklist (provided via email along with this report).
The exterior of several covers for the bulk containers were soiled with grime., , Ensure bulk containers are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized prior to storing food inside. Food containers must be replaced when they become difficult to thoroughly clean and sanitize. , , Replace the covers for the bulk containers or thoroughly clean the covers using an abrasive cleaning tool to remove the grime.
***Outstanding violation - noted on May 27, 2026***, , The commercial canopy unit and the canopy filters were observed to be greasy and coated with dust and food debris. Grease was observed dripping from the canopy, potentially becoming a contaminant during food processing., , Please clean the commercial canopy and remove the filters for thorough cleaning and sanitizing.
There was food debris, grease and grime in the following areas: , - Underneath the preparation cooler , - Underneath and in between the fryers , , The facility must be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and regularly cleaned to remove accumulation of food debris, grease and grime. , , Thoroughly clean the indicated areas and ensure hard-to-reach areas are regularly cleaned to prevent the attraction of pests.
The commercial canopy unit and the canopy filters were observed to be greasy and coated with dust and food debris. Grease was observed dripping from the canopy, potentially becoming a contaminant during food processing., , Please clean the commercial canopy and remove the filters for thorough cleaning and sanitizing.
The following hard to reach areas were observed dirty and covered with food debris including, but not limited to:, , - All wire racks throughout the facility, - The fan cover and the area around in the walk-in cooler, - All kitchen walls, , Please pull out all equipment and clean and sanitize the indicated areas to eliminate potential food sources for pests. Additionally, implement a routine cleaning schedule to ensure the facility is regularly maintained.
A chemical spray bottle located at the back was observed to be improperly labelled. The spray bottle labelled sanitizer was filled with another chemical. Labelled sanitizer bottles and chemicals prevent confusion between employees and ensure safe handling and accidental mixing., , The operator poured out the contents of the sanitizer bottle. Please rinse the spray bottle and refill it with the specified contents as indicated.
The iodine glass dishwasher was tested using testing strips, which indicated a reading of 0 ppm. To ensure effective sanitation, the iodine sanitizer must register at 12.5ppm - 25ppm. It's important to note that iodine sanitizer is essential for eliminating harmful pathogens., , A technician arrived onsite and repaired the mechanical dishwasher retesting at 12.5ppm - 25ppm.
Pest activity was observed on the shelving unit located in the washroom, the shelving units located in the dry storage area, and on the floor of the mechanical room., , Please ensure that the mouse droppings are carefully cleaned by spraying them with a 1:9 chlorine solution and allowing it to sit for five minutes. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves and a mask, to minimize exposure to potential contaminants. Locate any holes and gaps and fill them with steel wool, then seal them to prevent the entry of unwanted pests. The operator is currently responsible for their own pest control. Please monitor the pest activity and adjust the frequency of treatment accordingly.
1) The sandwich cooler located on the line was measured using a probe thermometer and read 6.5C, , Please adjust or repair the prep cooler to ensure it maintains temperatures of 4C and below., , 2) The commercial canopy unit and the canopy filters were observed to be greasy and coated with dust and food debris. Grease was observed dripping from the canopy, potentially becoming a contaminant during food processing., , Please clean the commercial canopy and remove the filters for thorough cleaning and sanitizing.
Soiled tongs located on the cook line were left overnight and were observed to be cross-contaminating clean tongs., , The operator removed all the tongs from the cookline and placed them in the dish pit.
The following hard to reach areas were observed dirty and covered with food debris including, but not limited to:, , - Underneath work benches, - The shelving underneath the work benches, - Underneath all kitchen equipment, - All kitchen equipment surfaces, - Shelving units, - All spice containers, - All wire racks throughout the facility, - Underneath the dish pit, - The fan cover and the area around in the walk-in cooler, - All kitchen floors and walls, , Please pull out all equipment and clean and sanitize the indicated areas to eliminate potential food sources for pests. Additionally, implement a routine cleaning schedule to ensure the facility is regularly maintained.
A cardboard box of bread ends were observed to be left uncovered overnight on a shelf under the cookline, creating a potential attractant for unwanted pests., , The operator discarded the bread ends into a garbage bin.
A bottle of bleach sanitizer was not labelled indicating its contents., , Ensure that all bottles and containers are adequately labelled.
Food items on the top of the prep cooler were measured at 10-12C. , , Please monitor this cooler to ensure that food items are maintained at 4C or less at all times.
A plastic bowl was used as a scoop and stored in a dry storage bin., , Please utilize scoops with proper handles., , The bowl was removed from the bin.