Lil' Empire Burger

1103 4 Street SW Calgary AB T2R 1N2 · Food - General

3 inspections

1. Monitoring InspectionMay 19, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
     • The south hand wash sink in the kitchen was being used for food preparation. A frozen container of soft serve base was being thawed.Hand wash sinks must be used for handwashing only.
2. Monitoring InspectionNov 12, 2025

   4 infractions

   • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
     • - In the front area, no cleaning cloth bucket was initially present, and cleaning cloths were observed on the counter.*Staff placed a cleaning cloth bucket in the front area during the inspection.
   • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
     • No waterproof and heat-safe thermometer was available onsite to measure the dishwasher temperature.*Ensure a waterproof, heat-safe thermometer with a maximum temperature indicator is available for staff use. This thermometer must be used to verify that the dishwasher reaches at least 71 °C before dishwashing begins.
   • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
     • - There were four handwashing sinks in the kitchen; however, one sink had a hot water tap leak. Sign was posted indicating that the tap should not be used.*Fix the tap.
   • 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?
     • A gap was observed below the back door; that could be an entry point for pest.*Please replace/ repair weather stripping.
3. Initial InspectionMay 29, 2025

   0 infractions