4140 - 5111 Northland Drive NW · BRENTWOOD
October 10, 2025
Not in ComplianceNo quat sanitizer test strips available. , , Provide quat sanitizer test strips and test daily.
Vera's Burger Shack is in the BRENTWOOD neighbourhood. BRENTWOOD, Calgary has 106 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of June 10, 2026, there are 85 (80%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance or Closed.
This restaurant has been inspected 6 times since August 2, 2024, with 1 in compliance, 4 not in compliance, and 1 closure on record.
No quat sanitizer test strips available. , , Provide quat sanitizer test strips and test daily.
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.
BRENTWOOD
Back preparation area handwash sink hot water tap was broken, no hot water at the sink., , Fix the handwash sink and ensure both hot and cold water is available for handwashing.
No quat sanitizer test strips available. , , Provide quat sanitizer test strips and test daily.
Quat sanitizer in the main line was measured less than 100ppm., , Use 200ppm quat sanitizer and change sanitizer bucket more often to maintain quat sanitizer strength at 200ppm.
Back preparation area handwash sink hot water tap was broken, no hot water at the sink., , Fix the handwash sink and ensure both hot and cold water is available for handwashing.
No quat sanitizer test strips available. , , Provide quat sanitizer test strips and test daily.
Grime build-up on the dishwasher rack. , , Clean or replace the rack.
1) The prepared Quat solution was measured at 100 ppm. , - Quat solutions must be used at 200 ppm. Use Quat test strips to verify the concentration. , - Quat test strips were not being used as directed by the manufacturer. Ensure to follow the instruction. , , 2) No sanitizer solution available on the main cooking line. , - Please provide sanitizer solutions in each area food is being prepared/handled. , , 2) Cleaning cloths left on the main cooking line surfaces. No sanitizer residue detected in them. , - Ensure cleaning cloths are adequately sprayed with sanitizer. Best practice is to store them in the sanitizer solution in between use.
1) Probe thermometers are not being sanitized in adequate intervals. Operator noted they are sanitized at the end of the day. , , - Probe sanitizers must be sanitized each time after use to prevent cross contamination., , 2) Observed a piece of raw ground beef on the back preparation counter where patties are prepared. , - Ensure surfaces are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized each time they become. contaminated.
Partially cooked fries are left out in room temperature without any temperature control or time as a public control procedure in place. , , - Perishable foods must be stored at a temperature of 4C or less or at a temperature greater than 60C at all times.
There was no waterproof thermometer to check the temperature of the dishwasher on a daily basis., , Obtain a waterproof digital thermometer that has a maximum function.
Gap was noted on the bottom of the front door., Install weatherstrippings/door sweeps.
Gaps were noted above the dishwasher and walk-in cooler ceiling.
No dipper well was noted around the ice cream freezer to properly store the ice cream scoops.
Dust and construction debris were noted on surfaces. There were some modifications happening on site at the time of the inspection., Please clean the food contact and non-food contact surfaces prior to opening the business to the public.