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Firehouse Subs

910 - 1155 Cornerstone Boulevard NE Calgary AB T3N 2E9 · Food - General

Inspection summary

Firehouse Subs has been inspected 4 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since February 20, 2024. The most recent inspection, on November 18, 2025, recorded 1 infraction.

1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Chemicals and toxic substances.

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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 18, 2025. For example: Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?

  • 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 July 18, 2025. For example: Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?

  • 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 December 16, 2024. For example: Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?

  • 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 November 18, 2025. For example: Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-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 once on July 18, 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. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • A pair of tongs was stored flat in a container of pickles.The container, tongs and pickles were replaced during the inspection. Store utensils in a manner to avoid the handles from being in contact with food.
  2. Demand Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • There was food debris in the hard-to-reach area of the food slicer. Disassemble the food slicer. Clean and sanitize all parts of the equipment thoroughly.
    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • A pail of quat sanitizer measured 0 ppm.Fresh quat sanitizer at 200 ppm was prepared during the inspection.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Shredded lettuce, onions rings and cheese slices measured between 6.8 to 8C in the line cooler located next to the toaster. Keep perishable foods at 4C or less under refrigeration and keep the unit closed when it is not in use.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Cheese and brisket measured 8.2C in top inserts of a line cooler. Foods were stored beyond the maximum capacity of the insert containers.Food above the fill line was placed in the bottom of the line cooler. Keep perishable foods at 4C or less under refrigeration.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Debris had accumulated on the bottom shelf of the upright fridge located in the dishwashing area.Clean the fridge.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • QUAT sanitizer solution prepared in washcloth buckets was tested at 100ppm. Dispenser pump at 3-comp sink was tested at 200 ppm. - Operator refilled all washcloth buckets.- As discussed, ensure that sanitizer is prepared and tested regularly using available test strips
    • 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
      • Clean utensils stored on a shelving unit near 3-comp sink were in close proximity to open bags and buckets of chemicals stored underneath the sink.- Operator is to ensure to relocate chemicals away from food and utensil storage areas.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Hot holding unit temperature was tested between 54-58 degrees Celsius at the time of inspection.- Operator was instructed to increase the temperature of hot holding unit and food temperature was measured at 60.9 C.- Make sure hot holding temperature is maintained at 60 degrees Celsius or above.
  4. Initial Inspection

    0 infractions

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