Italian Centre Shop
120 - 9918 Fairmount Drive SE Calgary AB T2J 0S3 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Italian Centre Shop has been inspected 8 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since February 5, 2024. The most recent inspection, on May 6, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
2 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.
Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.
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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 3, 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 2, 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 once on February 5, 2024. For example:
Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 6, 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 2, 2025. For example:
Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
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.
8 inspections
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The handle on the cheese grater in the deli area was wrapped with duct tape.-remove the duct tape as it's not a clean, washable, durable surface.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The handle on the cheese grater in the deli area was wrapped with duct tape.-remove the duct tape as it's not a clean, washable, durable surface.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 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?
- Small flies present in the back bakery 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?
- Demand Inspection
3 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- QUAT sanitizer solution was measured at 400ppm in Deli and 0ppm in produce prep station.- Ensure sanitizer solutions is prepared and readily available and measured at 200ppm for QUAT.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Multiple sticky fly strips hung up above in the front bakery department.- Remove the sticky fly strips hanging above any food prep, equipment, or storage areas in the baking department to prevent potential risk of contamination to areas below from falling flies.- Utilize the fly lights instead.
- 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?
- Small flies present in the back bakery area
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- QUAT sanitizer solution was measured at 400ppm in Deli and 0ppm in produce prep station.- Ensure sanitizer solutions is prepared and readily available and measured at 200ppm for QUAT.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Multiple sticky fly strips hung up above in the front bakery department.- Remove the sticky fly strips hanging above any food prep, equipment, or storage areas in the baking department to prevent potential risk of contamination to areas below from falling flies.- Utilize the fly lights instead.
- 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?
- Small flies present in the back bakery area
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Demand Inspection
3 infractions
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Savory pastries such as: egg and bacon, ham and cheese croissants, etc. left out at room temperature. Perishable foods are to be kept either hot (above 60C) or cold (below 4C).
- 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?
- Small flies present in the back bakery area
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Cleaning required in hard to reach areas (corners and under shelving)
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?