Brar Indian Cuisine and Sweet House
15 - 5315 17 Avenue SE Calgary AB T2A 0W2 · Food - General
11 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management 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?
- Dead cockroaches observed on traps throughout the facility. The latest pest control service date was done on Feb 23 stating no activity was observed. Please have the pest control service replace all traps and fumigate area. PHI will check activity levels, if levels stay consistent or increase, a closure order will be issued.
- 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
1 infraction
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 1. Grease and food debris observed on floor between the grill and fryer.2. Please clean all surface areas with an approved sanitizer, please clean all open food equipment containers, utensils and dishes before prepping, serving or cooking food on items. While this violation has been corrected, please ensure a further deep clean.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Demand Inspection
8 infractions
- 01. Is the food facility in compliance with verbal and/or written approvals and/or orders issued by an Executive Officer, and is the Executive Officer able to exercise their duties without obstruction or interference?
- The posted closure notice was covered with a sign that said, "we are closed due to maintenance". Signs covering the closure notice were removed by the Health Inspector.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- **OUTSTANDING**1. The staff could not locate max/min waterproof thermometer during inspection.**January 5, 2026: a probe thermometer was purchased, however, there was no maximum temperature function. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Purchase a waterproof thermometer with maximum temperature function to measure the dishwasher to ensure it is reaching a minimum 71*C at the dish level for adequate sanitizing of dishes.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- **OUTSTANDING**1. Front of house:The hand sink was clogged. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Repair the front sink.
- 15. Is the facility free of a pest infestation?
- 1. Several live cockroaches observed under cooking equipment in the kitchen.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Contact professional pest control immediately to address the pest infestation and eradicate pests.2. Provide documentation from pest control company.
- 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?
- **OUTSTANDING**1. Weather stripping was missing underneath the back door.**February 9, 2026: weatherstrip was not secured to the back door. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Install a weather stripping at the bottom side of the door to prevent any future pest issues.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- **OUTSTANDING**1. There was an exposed light switch outlet at the handwash station in the kitchen. **February 9, 2026: cover not secured to the wall.2. The floor drain cover in front of the tandoor was in disrepair, and pieces missing.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Secure the light switch to the wall.2. Replace the floor drain, so area is easy to clean and maintain.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- **OUTSTANDING**1. The cutting boards at the cookline prep cooler and the prep cooler by the walk-in cooler were discoloured and had a lot of cut marks. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Resurface or replace the cutting boards, so they are not discoloured, smooth and easy to clean.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 1. Grease and food debris observed on floor between the grill and fryer.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Please clean area noted above more thoroughly and more often.
- 01. Is the food facility in compliance with verbal and/or written approvals and/or orders issued by an Executive Officer, and is the Executive Officer able to exercise their duties without obstruction or interference?
- Risk Management Inspection
7 infractions
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- **OUTSTANDING**1. The staff could not locate max/min waterproof thermometer during inspection.**January 5, 2026: a probe thermometer was purchased, however, there was no maximum temperature function. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Purchase a waterproof thermometer with maximum temperature function to measure the dishwasher to ensure it is reaching a minimum 71*C at the dish level for adequate sanitizing of dishes.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- **OUTSTANDING**1. Front of house:The hand sink was clogged. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Repair the front sink.
- 15. Is the facility free of a pest infestation?
- 1. Several live cockroaches observed under cooking equipment in the kitchen.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Contact professional pest control immediately to address the pest infestation and eradicate pests.2. Provide documentation from pest control company.
- 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?
- **OUTSTANDING**1. Weather stripping was missing underneath the back door.**February 9, 2026: weatherstrip was not secured to the back door. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Install a weather stripping at the bottom side of the door to prevent any future pest issues.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- **OUTSTANDING**1. There was an exposed light switch outlet at the handwash station in the kitchen. **February 9, 2026: cover not secured to the wall.2. The floor drain cover in front of the tandoor was in disrepair, and pieces missing.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Secure the light switch to the wall.2. Replace the floor drain, so area is easy to clean and maintain.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- **OUTSTANDING**1. The cutting boards at the cookline prep cooler and the prep cooler by the walk-in cooler were discoloured and had a lot of cut marks. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Resurface or replace the cutting boards, so they are not discoloured, smooth and easy to clean.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 1. Grease and food debris observed on floor between the grill and fryer.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Please clean area noted above more thoroughly and more often.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
8 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- **CORRECTED**1. A flat of eggs was stored on a wire rack shelf above an opened bowl of rice. The Operator re-located the eggs to the bottom shelf to protect the food from potential cross contamination.2. An opened can of coconut was observed in the prep cooler in the cooking area. Can removed during the inspection and Operator informed that after opening canned foods, they must be transferred to a food grade container as opened cans may rust and contaminate food.3. Observed a dirtied cloth on the naan pillow. The Operator stated the cloth is changed every 2 - 3 days. The Operator was informed to change the cloth daily. 4. Bowls stored in white ingredient bins. Bowl removed during inspection as they did not have a handle to protect food from contamination.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- **OUTSTANDING**1. The staff could not locate max/min waterproof thermometer during inspection.**January 5, 2026: a probe thermometer was purchased, however, there was no maximum temperature function. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Purchase a waterproof thermometer with maximum temperature function to measure the dishwasher to ensure it is reaching a minimum 71*C at the dish level for adequate sanitizing of dishes.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- 1. Kitchen: - There was no soap in the dispenser at the handwash sink.2. Front of house:The hand sink was clogged. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Ensure there is soap in a dispenser at all times for staff to wash their hands properly.2. Repair the front sink.
- 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. The mesh on the screen door was falling off the door and light observed at bottom of screen door.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Secure the mesh to the screen door to prevent entry of insects into the kitchen.2. Install a weatherstrip at the bottom on the screen door to prevent entry of insects and rodents into the kitchen.
- 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?
- **OUTSTANDING**1. Weather stripping was missing underneath the back door.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Install a weather stripping at the bottom side of the door to prevent any future pest issues.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- 1. There was an exposed light switch outlet at the handwash station in the kitchen. 2. The floor drain cover in front of the tandoor was in disrepair, and pieces missing.3. Exposed electrical outlet on wall behind the walk-in cooler. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Replace the light switch and electrical outlet switches.2. Replace the floor drain, so area is easy to clean and maintain.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- 1. The cutting boards at the cookline prep cooler and the prep cooler by the walk-in cooler were discoloured and had a lot of cut marks. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Resurface or replace the cutting boards, so they are not discoloured, smooth and easy to clean.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 1. Grease and food debris observed on floor between the grill and fryer.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Please clean area noted above more thoroughly and more often.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
3 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 staff could not locate max/min waterproof thermometer during inspection.- Get a max/min waterproof thermometer to confirm hot temperature dishwasher.
- 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 striping was missing underneath the back door.- Install a weather stripping at the bottom side of the door to prevent any future pest issues.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- A deep cleaning is required behind the small chest freezer in hallway close to walk-in cooler.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 06. Are appropriate food handling practices and plans in place to ensure that food is handled in a manner that makes it safe to eat?
- A container of boiled milk was observed in the kitchen. Upon inquiring from staff and manger, they stated that they were in the process of preparing yogurt. - The facility did not have pH meter, pH log sheet, temperature record keeping and fresh culture to prepare the yogurt. The staff and operator were not familiar with appropriate method of preparing yogurt.- The operator must maintain a pH log, get fresh culture, a plan for cleaning and sanitization of containers/equipment, have a pH meter and a thermometer. The yogurt making process will be reviewed by Executive Officer of Alberta Health Services.- The operator was educated about the process of preparing yogurt and a public document related to fermentation products was shared via email during inspection. - Until the yogurt making process is finalized/approved the facility should use commercially prepared yogurt to serve in the facility.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- The staff could not locate max/min waterproof thermometer during inspection.- Get a max/min waterproof thermometer to confirm hot temperature dishwasher.
- 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 striping was missing underneath the back door.- Install a weather stripping at the bottom side of the door to prevent any future pest issues.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- A deep cleaning is required behind the small chest freezer in hallway close to walk-in cooler.
- 06. Are appropriate food handling practices and plans in place to ensure that food is handled in a manner that makes it safe to eat?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- The food packages were stored in non-food grade bags in a freezer.Ensure to store all food in food grade containers or bags.
- 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 striping was missing underneath the back door.- Install a weather stripping at the bottom side of the door to prevent any future pest issues.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Initial Inspection
0 infractions