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Dairy Queen

1701 49 Street NW Calgary AB T3B 1B9 · Food - General

Inspection summary

Dairy Queen has been inspected 4 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since April 18, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 12, 2025, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 4 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. 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 once on September 12, 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?

  • 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 once on April 18, 2024. For example: Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 20, 2025. For example: Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?

  • 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 2 times on September 12, 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?

  • 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 20, 2025. 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.

4 inspections

  1. 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?
      • 1. The back door had visible gaps. 2. No pest control was available during inspection. Corrective action. 1. Install a weatherstrip to eliminate the gaps.2. Have a record of pest control.
    • 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. The flooring at the 3-compartment sink was missing tiles. 2. The wall by the walk-in freezer had a hole.1. Have the floor repair so it is easy to clean, durable and non-absorbent.2. Have the hole in the wall repaired and refinished.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • In the walk-in freezer. Raw wood was being used as shelves. - Staff removed the wood from the walk-in freezer. - All shelves must be easy to clean, non- abosrbent and durable.
  2. 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 towel rolls are being stored outside of the paper towel dispenser. - Paper towel dispenser must be stored in the dispenser to prevent contamination. - Install new paper towel dispensers if they are in disrepair or if incompatible with the paper towels that are available.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The walk-in cooler had an ambient temperature of 9C.Ensure that the cooler is able to maintain a temperature of 4C and below at all times. Monitor the temperature and have the cooler serviced if the temperatures do not correct.Staff placed the milk and cheese in the prep coolers.
  3. Demand 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?
      • Paper towel rolls are being stored outside of the paper towel dispenser. - Paper towel dispenser must be stored in the dispenser to prevent contamination. - Install new paper towel dispensers if they are in disrepair or if incompatible with the paper towels that are available.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • No surface sanitizer prepared at the time of inspection. - Please ensure a sanitizer solution such as Quats is available at all times. Store cleaning cloths in the sanitizer solution in between use.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Paper towel rolls are being stored outside of the paper towel dispenser. - Paper towel dispenser must be stored in the dispenser to prevent contamination. - Install new paper towel dispensers if they are in disrepair or if incompatible with the paper towels that are available.

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