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Barbarella Bar

110 - 240 8 Avenue SW Calgary AB T2P 2W2 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Barbarella Bar has been inspected 7 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 16, 2023. The most recent inspection, on August 6, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

3 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 9 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 6, 2026. For example: Is the facility free of a pest infestation?

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on October 25, 2024. For example: Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?

  • 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 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 6, 2026. For example: Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 6, 2026. For example: Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded once on May 1, 2025. For example: Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?

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.

7 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • *Was not assessed during this visit*Hand washing sinks are being used as dump sinks at the bar. Please ensure that hand washing sinks are designated for hand washing only. The facility is equipped with two hand washing sinks and two dump sinks at the bar. Please only use each sink for its intended purpose.
    • 15. Is the facility free of a pest infestation?
      • *Was not assessed during this visit*(Outstanding violation). There are numerous flies observed throughout the main service area of the facility. The facility must be free from a pest infestation. Consult with a pest control professional and address the issue accordingly. In the meantime, perform enhanced cleaning to remove sites of breeding, food sources and ensure food are covered when not in use to prevent the attraction of flies.
    • 16. Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
      • *Was not assessed during this visit*1) Pest control service reports indicate mouse activity in the dining room. No droppings were observed in any of the kitchens/bar. Regular service from the pest control company is ongoing to abate the pest issue. 2) Two German cockroaches were observed on a monitoring glue board in the empty recyclable bottle room in the basement.Treatment for cockroaches was noted on a pest control report. No other signs of cockroach activity were observed. Please work with the contracted pest control company to abate all pest issues.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • *Was not assessed during this visit*A build-up of dust and debris was observed in the cupboard in the polishing area. Please clean.
  2. Demand Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • A square handleless container was being used as a bulk scoop. Please ensure that all bulk scoops are equipped with a handle to protect the food from contamination.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Hand washing sinks are being used as dump sinks at the bar. Please ensure that hand washing sinks are designated for hand washing only. The facility is equipped with two hand washing sinks and two dump sinks at the bar. Please only use each sink for its intended purpose.
    • 15. Is the facility free of a pest infestation?
      • (Outstanding violation). There are numerous flies observed throughout the main service area of the facility. The facility must be free from a pest infestation. Consult with a pest control professional and address the issue accordingly. In the meantime, perform enhanced cleaning to remove sites of breeding, food sources and ensure food are covered when not in use to prevent the attraction of flies.
    • 16. Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
      • 1) Pest control service reports indicate mouse activity in the dining room. No droppings were observed in any of the kitchens/bar. Regular service from the pest control company is ongoing to abate the pest issue. 2) Two German cockroaches were observed on a monitoring glue board in the empty recyclable bottle room in the basement.Treatment for cockroaches was noted on a pest control report. No other signs of cockroach activity were observed. Please work with the contracted pest control company to abate all pest issues.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • A build-up of dust and debris was observed in the cupboard in the polishing area. Please clean.
  3. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 15. Is the facility free of a pest infestation?
      • There are numerous flies observed throughout the main service area of the facility. The facility must be free from a pest infestation. Consult with a pest control professional and address the issue accordingly. In the meantime, perform enhanced cleaning to remove sites of breeding, food sources and ensure food are covered when not in use to prevent the attraction of flies.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Several spatulas found in the storage area were in disrepair. Utensils must be maintained in good repair to prevent physical contamination of food. Discard utensils when they are worn out. The operator discarded the utensils at the time of the inspection.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • *LARGE KITCHEN DISHWASHER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 64C - DISHWASHER CLOSED AND TECHNICIAN CONTACTED*
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

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