Boston Pizza
235 Shawville Boulevard SE Calgary AB T2Y 3H9 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Boston Pizza has been inspected 9 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since January 24, 2024. The most recent inspection, on March 3, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
1 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.
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.
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 5 separate inspections, most recently on February 23, 2026. For example:
Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
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 September 23, 2024. For example:
Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
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 10 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on March 3, 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 once on February 12, 2025. 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.
9 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Accumulation of dirt and debris under equipment in the kitchen and in bar area.Requirement:Clean the above noted areas.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 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?
- Weather stripping located at the bottom of back door was broken leading to a gap, which could allow entry of pests/vermin.Requirement:Replace weather stripping to seal the gap.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Baseboard was missing in some section on the wall located near stairs in back area.Requirement:Provide baseboard on this wall.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Accumulation of dirt and debris under equipment in the kitchen and in bar area.Requirement:Clean the above noted areas.
- 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?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 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?
- A number of small flies were noted on the walls and counters in the front prep area, dish washing and in bar area.Requirement:- Please implement control measures to resolve the issue.-Contact pest control company for the treatment.-Keep used cleaning clothes in a covered container.- Keep all areas clean all the time.-Replace broken floor tile in dish washing area to prevent breeding place for flies due to stagnant water in this area.-Cover the bar tap heads after use to prevent attracting 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?
- Demand Inspection
2 infractions
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Ledges in some section of front counter in bar area were missing making surface rough.(Repeat violation from previous inspection)Requirement: All surfaces must be smooth.Provide ledge on the counter to make it smooth.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Dirt buildup on walk in freezer floor(Repeat violation from previous inspection)Requirement:Clean the walk in freezer floor.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Tong handle was kept in coleslaw stored in prep cooler drawer in the kitchen.Requirement:Store tong/scoop handle out of food to prevent contamination.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Ledges in some section of front counter in bar area were missing making surface rough.(Repeat violation from previous inspection)Requirement: All surfaces must be smooth.Provide ledge on the counter to make it smooth.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Dirt buildup on walk in freezer floor(Repeat violation from previous inspection)Requirement:Clean the walk in freezer floor.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Cleaning cloth was kept on counter after use in front prep area.Requirement:Soak cleaning clothes in sanitizer solution in between use.
- 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?
- Beetle type bugs noted on floor behind one of the prep coolers in the kitchen.(This is repeat violation from previous inspection)Requirement:a) Clean the affected area.b) Contact pest control company for treatment to eradicate the issue.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Ledges in some section of front counter in bar area were missing making surface rough.Requirement: All surfaces must be smooth.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Dirt and ice buildup on floor of one walk in freezer.Requirement:Clean the walk in freezer floor.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 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?
- Several beetle type bugs noted on floor behind one of the prep coolers in the kitchen.(This is repeat violation from previous inspection)Requirement:a) Clean the affected area.b) Contact pest control company for treatment to eradicate the issue.
- 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?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 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?
- Several beetle type bugs noted on floor behind one of the prep coolers in the kitchen.Requirement:a) Clean the affected area.b) Contact pest control company for treatment to eradicate the issue.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- a) Accumulation of fries, and grease on floor between deep fryers and the grill.b) Food buildup on grill wall towards deep fryer.c) Accumulation of bottle caps and plastic cocktail picks under counter on the floor in bar area.Requirement:Clean the above noted areas and equipment.
- 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?