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DJ Cafe

102 - 2616 18 Street NE Calgary AB T2E 7R1 · Food - General

Inspection summary

DJ Cafe has been inspected 9 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 23, 2023. The most recent inspection, on July 13, 2026, found no infractions.

7 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 2 times on July 10, 2025. For example: Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?

  • 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 once on July 10, 2025. For example: Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?

  • 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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 21, 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 July 10, 2025. For example: Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?

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.

9 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 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) Paint was chipping off the wall above the 3 comp sink. Please repair.2) Wall was damaged next to the stove. Please repair and finish so area is smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.November 21/25: The wall damage by stove is outstanding., other area has been corrected
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • 1) Perishable foods stored in the display cooler measured between 8C and 10C. PHI returned to measure temp after staff adjusted temp and 6-7C air temp was measured. Please ensure all perishable foods are maintained at or below 4C at all times.2) Unable to locate probe thermometer. Please obtain.
    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Reusable public dishware, cups, and cutlery were washed in the domestic dishwasher in the kitchen for cooking classes. Unable to determine if temperature reaches sanitizing requirements from this dishwasher. Please provide dishwasher manufacturer specifications for AHS review. All reusable customer must otherwise be manually washed, rinsed, and sanitized in the 3 compartment sink in the concession.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Unable to locate sanitizer test strips for chlorine. Please obtain.
    • 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
      • Unable to determine if person in care and control of concession was certified in a recognized food safety course. Please provide copy of food safety certificate.
    • 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) Paint was chipping off the wall above the 3 comp sink. Please repair.2) Wall was damaged next to the stove. Please repair and finish so area is smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

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