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Bitter Sisters Brewing Company

510 Heritage Drive SW Calgary AB T2V 2W2 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Bitter Sisters Brewing Company has been inspected 6 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since August 22, 2024. The most recent inspection, on January 22, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Chemicals and toxic substances.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • 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 2 times on January 30, 2025. For example: Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on January 30, 2025. For example: Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on August 22, 2024. For example: Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on January 22, 2026. For example: Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 22, 2026. For example: Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?

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.

6 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Plastic cups were stored inside the storage containers. Staff was instructed to remove the cups and use scoop with handles and ensure handle is not touching the food item.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Cleaning required in hard to reach areaswalk in cooler floor and shelves floor and wall under the dishwashing counter
  2. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Cleaning required in hard to reach areas (under wire shelving, and along floor and wall under the dishwashing counter
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Cleaning required in hard to reach areas (under wire shelving, and along floor and wall under the dishwashing counter
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Bar cooler where milk and cut fruit was stored measured at 10C
    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Chemical dishwasher was not dispensing any detergent or sanitizer. Maintenance was called. In the meantime, all dishes are to be manually washed and sanitized
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Dishwasher concentration was not being tested on a regular basis
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Cleaning required in hard to reach areas (under wire shelving, and along floor and wall under the dishwashing counter
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
      • Chemical spray bottles were not labeled as to its contents
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Bucket placed directly in kitchen hand sink, blocking access
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Food debris were observed under the dishwasher

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