The Vat

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.

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This restaurant has been inspected 13 times since September 13, 2023, with 2 in compliance, 11 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.

Jan 19, 2026In Compliance
No violations
Oct 23, 2025In Compliance
No violations
Sep 25, 2025Not in Compliance
1 violation
Other
Back has clutter and not very clean., Clean and remove clutter.
Jul 11, 2025Not in Compliance
2 violations
Critical
Update: New dishwasher available. Not providing chlorine. Chlorine is manually added and tested each load until repairs are made., , Dishwasher observed not sanitizing. After running three cycles, the highest temperature it reached was 34.1 C. Staff on shift stated that the dishwasher was just installed a week ago. The old dishwasher does not work anymore. Dishwasher observed connected to detergent and rinse aid only. Please have dishmachine serviced., , **Dishwasher must not be used for sanitizing purposes. Please use three-sink method to wash, rinse and sanitize dishes, cups, and cookware until dishmachine is repaired., , PHI emailed Three Sink Dishwashing Method information.
Other
Permit posted on the wall by the bar observed expired September 2023. Up to date permit not observed not posted. Please replace with unexpired food handling permit.
Mar 21, 2025Not in Compliance
4 violations
Critical
Ice machine interior observed requiring deep cleaning. Please remove all the ice prior to deep clean to prevent contamination. Use clean in place method (soap, rinse, sanitize) for items that cannot be removed. Removable parts may be washed and sanitized in the mechanical dishwasher or three-compartment sink.
Critical
Dishwasher observed not sanitizing. After running three cycles, the highest temperature it reached was 34.1 C. Staff on shift stated that the dishwasher was just installed a week ago. The old dishwasher does not work anymore. Dishwasher observed connected to detergent and rinse aid only. Please have dishmachine serviced., , **Dishwasher must not be used for sanitizing purposes. Please use three-sink method to wash, rinse and sanitize dishes, cups, and cookware until dishmachine is repaired., , PHI emailed Three Sink Dishwashing Method information.
Other
Dec 31, 2024Not in Compliance
4 violations
Critical
Ice machine interior observed requiring deep cleaning. Please remove all the ice prior to deep clean to prevent contamination. Use clean in place method (soap, rinse, sanitize) for items that cannot be removed. Removable parts may be washed and sanitized in the mechanical dishwasher or three-compartment sink.
Critical
Dishwasher observed not sanitizing. After running three cycles, the highest temperature it reached was 34.1 C. Staff on shift stated that the dishwasher was just installed a week ago. The old dishwasher does not work anymore. Dishwasher observed connected to detergent and rinse aid only. Please have dishmachine serviced., , **Dishwasher must not be used for sanitizing purposes. Please use three-sink method to wash, rinse and sanitize dishes, cups, and cookware until dishmachine is repaired., , PHI emailed Three Sink Dishwashing Method information.
Other
Dec 30, 2024Not in Compliance
1 violation
Other
Several areas of the wall around the dishwasher in the front service area are in disrepair., , **Please have these areas repaired to prevent the harborage of pests., , - to follow-up on routine health inspection (Deember 30, 2024)
Apr 18, 2024Not in Compliance
1 violation
Other
Several areas of the wall around the dishwasher in the front service area are in disrepair., , **Please have these areas repaired to prevent the harborage of pests.
Apr 15, 2024Not in Compliance
2 violations
Critical
The bar dishwasher was not dispensing sanitizer. Measured at 0ppm of chlorine., , **Please have the dishwasher repaired or the sanitizer supply replaced to ensure it is dispensing sanitizer at adequate concentrations.
Other
Several areas of the wall around the dishwasher in the front service area are in disrepair., , **Please have these areas repaired to prevent the harborage of pests.
Nov 28, 2023Not in Compliance
1 violation
Other
Several areas of the wall around the dishwasher in the front service area are in disrepair., , **Please have these areas repaired to prevent the harborage of pests.
Nov 8, 2023Not in Compliance
1 violation
Other
Several areas of the wall around the dishwasher in the front service area are in disrepair., , **Please have these areas repaired to prevent the harborage of pests.
Nov 6, 2023Not in Compliance
2 violations
Other
Facility operating with an invalid food permit.
Other
Several areas of the wall around the dishwasher in the front service area are in disrepair., , **Please have these areas repaired to prevent the harborage of pests.
Sep 13, 2023Not in Compliance
3 violations
Other
Several areas of the wall around the dishwasher in the front service area are in disrepair., , **Please have these areas repaired to prevent the harborage of pests.
Other
, , A build-up of debris was observed under fryers and shelving in the kitchen., Dust is accumulating on the ceiling of the walk-in cooler., - Please ensure these areas are cleaned to prevent attracting pests and contaminating food and drinks.
Other
A buildup of debris and dirt was observed on the floor below the ice machine in the walk-in cooler. , , **Please have this area cleaned and sanitized.