Carl's Jr.
1140 16 Avenue NW Calgary AB T2M 0K8 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Carl's Jr. has been inspected 4 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since October 17, 2023. The most recent inspection, on March 18, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
None of the 4 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: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.
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.
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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 11, 2024. For example:
Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
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 September 15, 2025. For example:
Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
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 once on September 15, 2025. 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?
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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 15, 2025. For example:
Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
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 March 18, 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?
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.
4 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- The kitchen hand sink was out of soap.Corrected on site.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Wet reusable cleaning cloths were observed being left on the counter. - Store reusable cleaning cloths in a sanitizer bucket between uses.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Quats test strip expired Nov 15, 2024.- During inspection, the staff member replaced the test strip.
- 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?
- The back door has a visible gap. - Install a new weather strip.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- The intensity of light in the walk-in cooler was not sufficient.- Ensure that the intensity of light is adequate to maintain safe and sanitary operation of the food areas.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 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?
- The facility had temperature records till October but were not maintaining records from the stating of the month. No temperature records were available for the month of November.-Ensure that the temperature records are maintained daily.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- The surface temperature of blue cheese in the insert placed in the small cooler was measured at 13 degrees Celsius.After checking with the probe thermometer, the internal temperature was measured at 11.6 C.The blue cheese was discarded by the operator.-Ensure that the perishable foods are kept at 4 C or less.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The areas under the storage racks and the syrup station had stains and dirt.-Please clean the areas.
- 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
3 infractions
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- **Cheese measured at 12 C in October 17, 2023 inspection**Inserts of the preparation table were not adequately buried in ice. The temperature of cheese slices was measured at 8 deg. C.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Milk and whipped cream were stored in the front small reach-in cooler beside the ice machine. The fridge temperature measured 10 C. The operator noted that there was a technician coming in to repair the fridge. Inspector had the operator move milk and whipped cream to the other reach in cooler that was functioning correctly. Do not store perishable items above 4 degrees C.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The back storage area, beside the soft drink syrup boxes, there were boxes stored on the floor in the corner. The area cannot be viewed or cleaned and could harbour pets. Please reorganize the corner so all items are 6" above the ground.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
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