1137 - 4058 109 Avenue NE · STONEY 3
31 octobre 2025
Non conformePeeled garlic under refrigeration was mouldy., , Garlic was discarded.
Quat sanitizer in a spray bottle measured 100 ppm., , 200 ppm quat sanitizer was prepared.
A food handler was observed washing hands without soap., , The soap dispenser at the kitchen hand sink was refilled. The food handler was instructed to wash hands with soap.
The kitchen hand sink did not have soap., , The soap dispenser was refilled.
A personal cell phone was stored on the microwave. Other personal items were stored with dry food on a shelf and on a food preparation table., , Personal items were placed in a separate area during the inspection.
Puri shells were stored in a non-food grade container that was partially covered with aluminum foil. , , Use food grade materials for food storage.
Baseboard tiles in the dishwashing area and at the front kitchen entrance had fallen off., , Install baseboards to the walls.
The stainless-steel floor cover under the dishwashing sink had a handle cutout where debris and small items had fallen through., , Seal the opening in the floor.
There was food debris on the bottom shelving of the triple door cooler., , Clean the interior of the cooler.
1) There was food debris on the knife magnetic strip. A dirty knife was stored on the knife magnetic strip., , Knives and the knife magnetic strip were cleaned and sanitized., , 2) The handle had broken off from a measuring cup., , The measuring cup was discarded., , 3) The handle of a spatula was damaged by heat. The handle was no longer easy to clean., , The spatula was discarded.
The area towards the back door was not accessible due to storage of crates and boxes on the floor., , This area was cleared during the inspection.
There was an accumulation of dust, grease and/ or debris in the following areas:, - on the sides of deep fryers, - on the floor under and behind the deep fryers, - the ventilation hood including the baffle filters, , Clean the surfaces noted above.
Balista Bistro se trouve dans le quartier STONEY 3. STONEY 3, Calgary compte 111 restaurants suivis sur Pass or Fail, inspectés par Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. En date du 2 juin 2026, 90 (81%) d'entre eux étaient Conformes lors de leur dernière inspection, sans Non conforme et avec 1 (1%) fermé.
Ce restaurant a été inspecté 4 fois depuis le 17 septembre 2024, avec 1 conforme, 2 non conformes et 1 fermeture au dossier.
Peeled garlic under refrigeration was mouldy., , Garlic was discarded.
Quat sanitizer in a spray bottle measured 100 ppm., , 200 ppm quat sanitizer was prepared.
A food handler was observed washing hands without soap., , The soap dispenser at the kitchen hand sink was refilled. The food handler was instructed to wash hands with soap.
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.
STONEY 3
The kitchen hand sink did not have soap., , The soap dispenser was refilled.
A personal cell phone was stored on the microwave. Other personal items were stored with dry food on a shelf and on a food preparation table., , Personal items were placed in a separate area during the inspection.
Puri shells were stored in a non-food grade container that was partially covered with aluminum foil. , , Use food grade materials for food storage.
Baseboard tiles in the dishwashing area and at the front kitchen entrance had fallen off., , Install baseboards to the walls.
The stainless-steel floor cover under the dishwashing sink had a handle cutout where debris and small items had fallen through., , Seal the opening in the floor.
There was food debris on the bottom shelving of the triple door cooler., , Clean the interior of the cooler.
1) There was food debris on the knife magnetic strip. A dirty knife was stored on the knife magnetic strip., , Knives and the knife magnetic strip were cleaned and sanitized., , 2) The handle had broken off from a measuring cup., , The measuring cup was discarded., , 3) The handle of a spatula was damaged by heat. The handle was no longer easy to clean., , The spatula was discarded.
The area towards the back door was not accessible due to storage of crates and boxes on the floor., , This area was cleared during the inspection.
There was an accumulation of dust, grease and/ or debris in the following areas:, - on the sides of deep fryers, - on the floor under and behind the deep fryers, - the ventilation hood including the baffle filters, , Clean the surfaces noted above.
Mint in the cooler had signs of spoilage., , Mint was discarded.
Used cleaning cloths were stored on a prep table and front counter., , Immerse cleaning cloths in a sanitizer between uses.
Quat sanitizer measured 0 ppm in a spray bottle., , 200 ppm quat sanitizer was prepared during the inspection.
There was a pair of used, disposable gloves on a shelf with clean equipment and utensils., , Gloves were discarded during the inspection. Discard gloves immediately after use.
Sanitizer spray bottles were not labeled to indicate their contents., , Label all chemical bottles.
1) Salted butter was stored at room temperature. It measured 23C., , Butter was placed in the fridge during the inspection. Store perishable foods away from the temperature danger zone (4 to 60C)., , 2) Frozen mint coriander paste was thawing at room temperature. , , 3) Two packs of paneer were being thawed at room temperature. Internal temperatures measured 8.2C and 8.8C. , , Mint coriander paste and paneer were placed in a cooler during the inspection. Foods can be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) in a cooler at 4C or less, 2) under cold running water, 3) as part of the cooking process or 4) in a microwave., , 4) There was an opened jar of tandoori sauce on a shelf. The open date was unknown. Refrigeration is required after opening as per manufacturer's instructions., , Sauce was discarded.
Both kitchen hand sinks did not have soap., , The soap dispensers were refilled during the inspection.
Water at the automatic hand sink in the washroom measured over 45C., , Adjust the water temperature so that water is comfortable for handwashing.
A table was set up in the dining room for preparing puri without an accessible hand sink., , The operator agreed to prepare puri in the front service area with a plumbed in hand sink.
1) There were uncovered foods in the walk-in freezer., , 2) There was an opened container of salt in the dry storage area. The scoop handle was embedded in the salt., , Cover foods properly during storage. Store utensils in a manner that prevents the handles from being in contact with food., , 3) A cup was being used to scoop pasta from a refrigeration drawer., , Handle pasta with a utensil., , 4) A table was set up in the dining room for preparing puri without a sneeze guard or adequate separation from the public area., , The operator agreed to prepare puri in the front service area where only employees are allowed. Remove the food service table from the dining room.
Quat sanitizer test strips were not available., , Provide quat sanitizer test strips and monitor sanitizer concentrations daily.
The stainless-steel floor cover under the dishwashing sink had a handle cutout where debris and small items had fallen through., , Seal the opening in the floor.
1) Utensils on the shelf were dirty with debris., , Utensils were placed in the dishwashing sink for cleaning and sanitizing., , 2) There was a disposable spoon in a cup of dirty water in the front service area., , The spoon was discarded. The cup was placed in the dishwashing sink for cleaning and sanitizing. Single use food service items cannot be reused.
There was an accumulation of dust, grease and/ or debris in the following areas:, - the cook line backsplash, - under cooking appliance and along the walls, - baffle filters of the ventilation system, , Clean the areas above.
A probe thermometer was not provided. Please obtain a probe thermometer that can be used to monitor foods between 0C and 100C.
There was no water from the hand sink in the accessible bathroom. The sensor was not working. Please repair and ensure there is hot and cold running water provided at the hand sink.
There was a gap under the kitchen back door. Please install a door sweep to eliminate the gap.
The regular bathroom was missing a self-closure device on the door. Please install.
The condenser line in the walk-in freezer was leaking and condensate was freezing onto surfaces. Please repair.