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Alpha Bar & Restaurant

3717 17 Avenue SE Calgary AB T2A 0S1 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Alpha Bar & Restaurant has been inspected 3 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since July 12, 2024. The most recent inspection, on March 25, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

None of the 3 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 4 infractions recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct food-handling risks.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 25, 2026. For example: Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 25, 2026. For example: Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on March 25, 2026. For example: Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?

About this data

These results come from Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health), which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

3 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Repeat Violation,Operator states this area is not for sleeping and just used when on break, however the materials of this couch and pillows are fabric and are not easily cleanable, or impervious to moisture. Previous ViolationA sofa bed with pillow and blanket was observed onsite.- Remove the sleeping arrangements from the facility.
    • 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
      • Permit was not posted at the time of the inspection. Corrected during inspection.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • The backdoor area has been repaired; however baseboards are still missing by the coffee grinding machine.Previous ViolationThe baseboards were missing from the walls by coffee grinding machine and by back door.- Repair the walls and install baseboards.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Violation has been corrected. Previous Violation1. There was an accumulation of dust, grease, and food debris on surfaces and equipment in injera flour storage area and the electrical/mechanical room.Action required: Thoroughly clean and sanitize all the above-mentioned surfaces. 2. Written cleaning schedule was not available. - Prepare, implement, and maintain a detailed written sanitation program to facilitate the proper cleaning of all areas of the food establishment, including equipment, and structural surfaces. The sanitation program must include a list of all cleaning and sanitizing agents used within the food establishment. The sanitation program must be submitted to an Alberta Health Services Executive Officer for review.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • A sofa bed with pillow and blanket was observed onsite.- Remove the sleeping arrangements from the facility.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • The baseboards were missing from the walls by coffee grinding machine and by back door.- Repair the walls and install baseboards.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1. There was an accumulation of dust, grease, and food debris on surfaces and equipment in injera flour storage area and the electrical/mechanical room.Action required: Thoroughly clean and sanitize all the above-mentioned surfaces. 2. Written cleaning schedule was not available. - Prepare, implement, and maintain a detailed written sanitation program to facilitate the proper cleaning of all areas of the food establishment, including equipment, and structural surfaces. The sanitation program must include a list of all cleaning and sanitizing agents used within the food establishment. The sanitation program must be submitted to an Alberta Health Services Executive Officer for review.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • A sofa bed with pillow and blanket was observed onsite.- Remove the sleeping arrangements from the facility.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • The baseboards were missing from the walls by coffee grinding machine and by back door.- Repair the walls and install baseboards.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • **The violation still exists**Food debris in walkin cooler and on equipment (under the sink by the dishwasher area) was observed during inspection. Ensure to clean and sanitize all surfaces and equipment including walkin cooler.

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