Hotel Arts - Yellow Door Bistro
119 12 Avenue SW Calgary AB T2R 0G8 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Hotel Arts - Yellow Door Bistro has been inspected 6 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 20, 2023. The most recent inspection, on September 14, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.
1 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: 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.
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 2 times on September 9, 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?
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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 14, 2026. For example:
Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 14, 2026. 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 9, 2026. For example:
Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
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.
6 inspections
- Risk Management 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?
- The hand wash sink on the east side of the south food preparation area did not have a paper towel dispenser.Install a paper towel dispenser at the east hand wash sink in the south food preparation area.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The floor of walk-in cooler #1 was rusted.Repair or replace the floor of the walk-in cooler.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Monitoring Inspection
5 infractions
- 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 wash sink on the east side of the south food preparation area did not have a paper towel dispenser.Install a paper towel dispenser at the east hand wash sink in the south food preparation area.
- 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?
- There was a gap at the base of the west back door.Replace the weather stripping or otherwise seal the gap at the base of the west back door to help prevent pest entry.
- 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?
- - Mouse droppings were present on floors in the south food preparation space, behind and underneath equipment and shelving. - Several dead mice were observed in traps in the facility. - Chewed particle board was observed in the cupboard to the east of the kitchen.Safely clean up mouse droppings, have dead mice removed, and clean up/repair chewed cupboard. Monitor for further activity. Ensure that adequate pest control is taking place in the facility.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The floor of walk-in cooler #1 was rusted.Repair or replace the floor of the walk-in cooler.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The floor underneath equipment on the cookline had grease, soil, and/or food debris accumulation.Clean the floor underneath equipment on the cookline. Ensure this area is cleaned on a regular basis.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand 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?
- Cracked tiles were observed on the cook line and the dish pit. Cracked tiles collect food debris and are difficult to clean harboring the growth of harmful bacteria.***Replace the broken tiles
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Hand sink located at the back prep area was missing paper towels.***Ensure paper towels are fully stocked and accessible at all times
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Cracked tiles were observed on the cook line and the dish pit. Cracked tiles collect food debris and are difficult to clean harboring the growth of harmful bacteria.***Replace the broken tiles
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Rack and rolls and push carts observed in the kitchen were coated with food debris, heightening the risk of cross-contamination with food products and clean equipment surfaces.***Please clean and sanitize rack and rolls and push carts. Add a regular cleaning schedule for the equipment
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Robot Coupe base was found to have duct tape on the surface of the equipment. Duct tape can trap contaminates and harbor the growth of harmful pathogens.***Remove duct tape from the surface of the Robot Coupe and repair or replace the base
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Dry storage bin lid was cracked and fixed with duct tape. Replace lid so it is smooth and washable.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
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