Good Earth Coffeehouse
1403 29 Street NW Calgary AB T2N 2T9 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Good Earth Coffeehouse has been inspected 5 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since February 1, 2024. The most recent inspection, on October 9, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.
1 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.
The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.
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.
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 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 9, 2026. For example:
Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
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 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 15, 2025. For example:
Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
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 17, 2024. 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?
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 9, 2026. 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 October 9, 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.
5 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
3 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Personal jackets were stored next to food at the back storage racks. Provide a separate space for personal items.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- 1) Improper cooling was observed during inspection. Egg bites were left on rack without tracking the time they came out of the oven. Eggs bites were measured between 24 to 26 degrees C. Discarded the egg bites.Cool down foods rapidly by placing them in the cooler once the egg bites temperature comes down to 60 degrees C. 2) Prep cooler was measured at 6.1 degrees C.Monitor cooler and store cold perishable food at 4.0 degrees C or below.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- 1) Food debris build-up on the cooler door handles Clean the handles. 2) Food stains were observed on the ingredient storage bins. Clean the bins
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Quats cover is missing from the case which can not verify the concentration of the quats solution. - Replace the quats test strip so it can verify the concentration of the sanitizer solution.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
3 infractions
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Display cooler where perishable sandwiches are stored was measured at 7.9-9 degrees Celsius. - Staff were directed to remove all of the perishable foods out of this cooler immediately. - Do not use the cooler until it can consistently maintain a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius or less.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- The drainage plumbing system at the 2-compartment sink and dishwasher located in the unit are not operational. All dishwashing is currently being done at the Timberline dishwashing area which operated by Sodexo as well. - Fix the plumbing issue immediately.
- 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 house flies were observed in the facility, especially in the back storage and dishwashing area. Currently, the only measure in place is a light trap by the entrance into the facility. Implement additional effective measures to eliminate the presence of flies.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Initial Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
3 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- The sanitizer premix station was not set up yet.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- The undercounter cooler was around 9C.Repair so the cooler is 4C or lower.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- The hand sink by the wall was missing soap.Ensure hand sink has hot/cold running water, soap and paper towels.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
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