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Chicago Pub & Grill

C - 4214 17 Avenue SE Calgary AB T2A 0T2 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Chicago Pub & Grill has been inspected 6 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 8, 2023. The most recent inspection, on February 24, 2026, recorded 10 infractions.

None of the 6 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 19 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 11 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on February 24, 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 24, 2026. For example: Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?

  • 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 17 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on February 24, 2026. 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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 24, 2026. For example: Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 24, 2026. For example: Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?

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. Risk Management Inspection

    10 infractions

    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • The kitchen was disorganized and in disarray, open food containers, dirty dishes, and equipment not related to the day-to-day operation of a kitchen was observed throughout the kitchen. Please organize and clean the kitchen.
    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Please ensure the mechanical dishwasher is able to dispense 100ppm of chlorine, PHI ran the dishwasher 3-4 times and no sanitizer was dispensing, as mentioned you must sanitize dishes in the 2-compartment sink or only serve single use items.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Please obtain sanitizer test strips to check concentrations.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • The handwashing sink observed in the kitchen, did not have sufficient water flow or pressure. Please have this fix.
    • 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?
      • Pest control records were not available.- Pest control records must be maintained.
    • 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?
      • No mice droppings observed at the time of the inspection, however PHI was unable to obtain records of a pest control company. Please also seal up potential entry points for pest, including the kitchen back door gap, the lounge back door gap, the front door gap.Previous ViolationA few mouse droppings were seen behind the dough mixture. - Retain the services of a professional pest control company to control and eliminate the mice infestation throughout the food establishment. Provide all documentation from the professional pest control company to an Executive Officer with Alberta Health Services.
    • 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 kitchen fume hood was observed to be on but not suffice in drawing the smoke out of the kitchen, please have this repaired.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The ice machine requires a deep clean, as mold is observed inside the machine. Coffee mugs stored on shelves by the entrance door observed to have heavy dust build up on shelves, please clean and sanitize. Please clean and sanitize bar fridges as heavy buildup of liquid debris observed on the bottom of the bar fridges.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • **The violation is still outstanding**Facility is quite dirty and requires a thorough cleaning especially on walls, floors and hard to reach areas.Please clean the kitchen fans, vents from dust, clean food contact equipment such as the potatoe puncher.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Written cleaning schedule was not available.- Develop a cleaning schedule for the facility.- A blank template is sent via email.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • The kitchen was disorganized and in disarray, open food containers, dirty dishes, and equipment not related to the day-to-day operation of a kitchen was observed throughout the kitchen. Please organize and clean the kitchen.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • No paper towel observed in the hand-washing station. Please stock the hand-washing station.
    • 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?
      • Pest control records were not available.- Pest control records must be maintained.
    • 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?
      • No mice droppings observed at the time of the inspection, however PHI was unable to obtain records of a pest control company. Previous ViolationA few mouse droppings were seen behind the dough mixture. - Retain the services of a professional pest control company to control and eliminate the mice infestation throughout the food establishment. Provide all documentation from the professional pest control company to an Executive Officer with Alberta Health Services.
    • 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
      • Permit posted at the bar has expired, please post updated permit.
    • 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 violation is still outstanding**A few floor tiles were missing and a some of them are cracked.- Install the cracked and missing tiles or repair the floor so that it is smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The ice machine requires a deep clean, as mold is observed inside the machine. Coffee mugs stored on shelves by the entrance door observed to have heavy dust build up on shelves, please clean and sanitize. Please clean and sanitize bar fridges as heavy buildup of liquid debris observed on the bottom of the bar fridges.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • **The violation is still outstanding**Facility is quite dirty and requires a thorough cleaning especially on walls, floors and hard to reach areas.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Written cleaning schedule was not available.- Develop a cleaning schedule for the facility.- A blank template is sent via email.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    5 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?
      • Pest control records were not available.- Pest control records must be maintained.
    • 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 few mouse droppings were seen behind the dough mixture. - Retain the services of a professional pest control company to control and eliminate the mice infestation throughout the food establishment. Provide all documentation from the professional pest control company to an Executive Officer with Alberta Health Services.
    • 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 violation is still outstanding**A few floor tiles were missing and a some of them are cracked.- Install the cracked and missing tiles or repair the floor so that it is smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • **The violation is still outstanding**Facility is quite dirty and requires a thorough cleaning especially on walls, floors and hard to reach areas.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Written cleaning schedule was not available.- Develop a cleaning schedule for the facility.- A blank template is sent via email.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • The facility uses chemical commercial dishwasher where chlorine concentration measured to be 0ppm.- Repair the dishwasher.- Use single use disposable containers to serve food to the customer.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Hand washing sink did not have paper towels.- The hand washing sink must be supplied with paper towels.
    • 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?
      • Pest control records were not available.- Pest control records must be maintained.
    • 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 few mouse droppings were seen behind the dough mixture. - Retain the services of a professional pest control company to control and eliminate the mice infestation throughout the food establishment. Provide all documentation from the professional pest control company to an Executive Officer with Alberta Health Services.
    • 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 violation is still outstanding**A few floor tiles were missing and a some of them are cracked.- Install the cracked and missing tiles or repair the floor so that it is smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • **The violation is still outstanding**Facility is quite dirty and requires a thorough cleaning especially on walls, floors and hard to reach areas.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Written cleaning schedule was not available.- Develop a cleaning schedule for the facility.- A blank template is sent via email.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • The facility uses chemical commercial dishwasher where chlorine concentration measured to be 0ppm.- Repair the dishwasher.- Use single use disposable containers to serve food to the customer.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Hand washing sink did not have paper towels.- The hand washing sink must be supplied with paper towels.
    • 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 few mouse droppings were seen behind the dough mixture. - Retain the services of a professional pest control company to control and eliminate the mice infestation throughout the food establishment. Provide all documentation from the professional pest control company to an Executive Officer with Alberta Health Services.
    • 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?
      • Pest control records were not available.- Pest control records must be maintained.
    • 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 violation is still outstanding**A few floor tiles were missing and a some of them are cracked.- Install the cracked and missing tiles or repair the floor so that it is smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Written cleaning schedule was not available.- Develop a cleaning schedule for the facility.- A blank template is sent via email.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • **The violation is still outstanding**Facility is quite dirty and requires a thorough cleaning especially on walls, floors and hard to reach areas.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Sanitizing solution was not available.Ensure to have sanitizing solution available.How to prepare an approved sanitizing solution sheet will be sent with the inspection report.
    • 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?
      • Facility conducts their own pest control monitoring and no pest control records available.- Ensure a pest control report is completed at least once a month. Operator will be sent a checklist to utilize.
    • 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 violation is still outstanding**Many floor tiles in disrepair.Ensure to install the missing tiles and provide a plan for installing the cracked tiles.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • **The violation is still outstanding**Facility is quite dirty and requires a thorough cleaning especially on walls, floors and hard to reach areas.

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