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Bowness Pub

76 - 7930 Bowness Road NW Calgary AB T3B 0H3 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Bowness Pub has been inspected 7 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 9, 2023. The most recent inspection, on May 4, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 7 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 6, 2023. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 4, 2026. 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 8 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on April 4, 2025. 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 June 6, 2024. For example: Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?

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. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Wiping clothes for the cutting board were not stored in sanitizer between uses.Corrected on site.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • The chlorine and the quat test strips on site were not effective and expired.Obtain new chlorine and quat sanitizer test strips.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The walk-in cooler floor under the shelving units were observed with debris and dirts.Clean.
  3. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Paper towels were not stored in paper towel dispenser. Store paper towels in dispenser.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1) Dried syrup and debris build-up by the Bar glasswasher. Clean the floor by the glasswasher. 2) Dust build-up underneath the bar. Clean the bar.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Paper towels were not stored in paper towel dispenser. Store paper towels in dispenser.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1) Dried syrup and debris build-up by the Bar glasswasher. Clean the floor by the glasswasher. 2) Dust build-up underneath the bar. Clean the bar.
  5. Risk Management 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?
      • December 6, 2023, inspection:One youth and 8 babies cockroaches were found on two glue boards.Please continue treatment for cockroachesNovember 9, 2023, inspection:1) Four adult cockroaches (three dead and one live) on one trap and baby cockroaches on another. Please treat for cockroaches. 2) Holes on the wall.Please fill the holes. Previous Inspection:Two baby cockroaches were found on one glue back in the back kitchen.January 31, 2023, pest report noted no pest activity.Two baby cockroaches were found on one glue back in the back kitchen.Please increase pest control.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Dried syrup and debris build-up by the Bar glasswasher. Clean the floor by the glasswasher.
  6. Demand 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?
      • November 9, 2023, inspection:1) Four adult cockroaches (three dead and one live) on one trap and baby cockroaches on another. Please treat for cockroaches. 2) Holes on the wall.Please fill the holes. Previous Inspection:Two baby cockroaches were found on one glue back in the back kitchen.January 31, 2023, pest report noted no pest activity.Two baby cockroaches were found on one glue back in the back kitchen.Please increase pest control.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1) Slight dust and grease build-up on the kitchen ceiling vents, wires and tiles. 2) Dried syrup and debris build-up by the Bar glasswasher. 1 to 2) Clean these areas.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1) Cinnamon powder was found throughout the kitchen to get rid of ants. 2) Grease build-up on the kitchen wall and floor. 1 to 2) Clean these areas.
  7. 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?
      • November 9, 2023, inspection:1) Four adult cockroaches (three dead and one live) on one trap and baby cockroaches on another. Please treat for cockroaches. 2) Holes on the wall.Please fill the holes. Previous Inspection:Two baby cockroaches were found on one glue back in the back kitchen.January 31, 2023, pest report noted no pest activity.Two baby cockroaches were found on one glue back in the back kitchen.Please increase pest control.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1) Slight dust and grease build-up on the kitchen ceiling vents, wires and tiles. 2) Dried syrup and debris build-up by the Bar glasswasher. 1 to 2) Clean these areas.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1) Cinnamon powder was found throughout the kitchen to get rid of ants. 2) Grease build-up on the kitchen wall and floor. 1 to 2) Clean these areas.

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