Cora Breakfast and Lunch
131 - 2525 36 Street NE Calgary AB T1Y 5T4 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Cora Breakfast and Lunch has been inspected 8 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 15, 2023. The most recent inspection, on May 7, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.
3 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Chemicals and toxic substances and Pests.
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.
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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 15, 2025. For example:
Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk
Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.
Recorded once on May 7, 2026. For example:
Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
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 May 7, 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?
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 once on May 7, 2026. For example:
Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
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 once on January 22, 2024. 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.
8 inspections
- Demand Inspection
3 infractions
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- Several spray bottles containing sanitizing solution were unlabeled. Ensure that all containers of chemical are clearly labeled to identify contents.
- 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 small flies (similar to fruit flies) were noted in the dishwashing area and in the front serving area (near hand sink). Please work with pest control to address the flies.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 1. Detailed cleaning is needed in the kitchen, including but not limited to: inside the ice machine, under equipment and in hard to reach areas, high touch surfaces (paper towel dispensers), dishwasher (top, inside and sides), and ceiling tiles in dishwashing area.2. Cleaning is needed on the floor of the staff washroom.3. Rolls of toilet paper were stored on top of the toilet paper dispenser in the staff washroom. Please stock the toilet paper dispenser.
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Quats sanitizer in the buckets, measured at 400 ppm.Quats leave residue. Must ensure that the concentration of the sanitizer does not exceed 200 ppm Quats.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Observed dirty cutting board being used to cut up bananas ready to be used. All cutting boards must be scrubbed to remove built-up dirt from the grooves left by the edge of the knifes. Scrubbing must ocure at least once a day
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Mechanical washer operated without sanitizer.Must ensure that you check the chemicals at all times. This is a high-volume restaurant. Must ensure proper sanitation.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- No prepared food contact surface sanitizer. Prepare the bucket with sanitizer before start activities in the kitchen
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Observed clean utensils stored in a dirty container. Ensure that utensils are stored in sanitary manner to avoid re-contamination
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
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