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Mercato

2224 4 Street SW Calgary AB T2S 1W9 · Food - General

6 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 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?
      • September 21, 2023:Cockroaches were observed on a pest monitoring device located under the bar ice well. Cockroaches were also observed on a pest monitoring device located by the west walk in cooler, and in a trap in the basement food preparation space under the two compartment sink.Continue to work with your professional pest control operator towards the goal of eliminating cockroaches from the facility. April 25, 2023:One adult cockroach observed in a pest monitoring sticky trap located on the north side of the facility.Facility has regular pest monitoring/control visits by a professional pest management company. Ensure that adequate pest monitoring activities are taking place. November 1, 2024:Cockroaches were observed in pest monitoring devices located in the main kitchen and in the basement. Three were observed under the three-compartment sink, and one was observed in the trap near the entrance of the main kitchen. A total of six cockroaches were observed in the sticky traps located in the basement.Regular pest control is put in place by a professional pest control company. Continue to work with the pest control company to monitor and control pest activity. Please send three months of reports to the undersigned PHI.October 9 2025- Live cockroaches observed in sticky trap near ice machine, dead cockroaches observed on top of washer, in brown sugar bin, under storage shelves in the downstairs office/storage area, and sticky trap near dishwashing line. Regular pest control is put in place by a professional pest control company. Continue to work with the pest control company to monitor and control pest activity. Please create an action plan with pest control company to reduce numbers immediately. Provide reports and corrective plan to PHI.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 2. Build up of debris on the floor and lower legs of shelving in the downstairs walk in cooler area. Oct 24 2025- Most of the area was clean. A few areas of the floor still need cleaning.Ensure these areas are cleaned.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Used cleaning cloths were observed sitting on counter outside of sanitizer solution. Used cleaning cloths not in use must be submerged in sanitizer solution to kill harmful bacteria.***To reuse cleaning cloths to wipe down surfaces, set up sanitizer buckets with chlorine sanitizer solution measured at 100 ppm or quat sanitizer measured at 200 ppm and submerge the cleaning cloths in the solution when it is not in use.
    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • 1. A dust pan was being cleaned in the prep sink in the basement. Do not use food processing sink to clean dust pan. Mop sink located upstairs.2. Grinder parts stored in home made olive oil/debris in oil. Ensure to use clean oil products only. Do not add garlic to prevent potential growth of bacteria.
    • 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?
      • September 21, 2023:Cockroaches were observed on a pest monitoring device located under the bar ice well. Cockroaches were also observed on a pest monitoring device located by the west walk in cooler, and in a trap in the basement food preparation space under the two compartment sink.Continue to work with your professional pest control operator towards the goal of eliminating cockroaches from the facility. April 25, 2023:One adult cockroach observed in a pest monitoring sticky trap located on the north side of the facility.Facility has regular pest monitoring/control visits by a professional pest management company. Ensure that adequate pest monitoring activities are taking place. November 1, 2024:Cockroaches were observed in pest monitoring devices located in the main kitchen and in the basement. Three were observed under the three-compartment sink, and one was observed in the trap near the entrance of the main kitchen. A total of six cockroaches were observed in the sticky traps located in the basement.Regular pest control is put in place by a professional pest control company. Continue to work with the pest control company to monitor and control pest activity. Please send three months of reports to the undersigned PHI.October 9 2025- Live cockroaches observed in sticky trap near ice machine, dead cockroaches observed on top of washer, in brown sugar bin, under storage shelves in the downstairs office/storage area, and sticky trap near dishwashing line. Regular pest control is put in place by a professional pest control company. Continue to work with the pest control company to monitor and control pest activity. Please create an action plan with pest control company to reduce numbers immediately. Provide reports and corrective plan to PHI.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1. Build up of debris on shelving throughout open kitchen area shelving. 2. Build up of debris on the floor and lower legs of shelving in the downstairs walk in cooler area. 3. Build up of food debris in the meat slicer arm located near the upstairs walk in cooler. Ensure these areas are cleaned.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • Frozen soup, vacuum sealed cheeses, and ready to eat items in the display cooler in the back and in the display freezer beside the pizza cookline were observed to have no labels indicating their source or best before dates.***Print and apply labels indicating what the product is, the source of the product, the date it was packaged, best before dates, and contact information for the facility.
    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Used cleaning cloths were observed sitting on counter outside of sanitizer solution. Used cleaning cloths not in use must be submerged in sanitizer solution to kill harmful bacteria.***To reuse cleaning cloths to wipe down surfaces, set up sanitizer buckets with chlorine sanitizer solution measured at 100 ppm or quat sanitizer measured at 200 ppm and submerge the cleaning cloths in the solution when it is not in use.
    • 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?
      • September 21, 2023:Cockroaches were observed on a pest monitoring device located under the bar ice well. Cockroaches were also observed on a pest monitoring device located by the west walk in cooler, and in a trap in the basement food preparation space under the two compartment sink.Continue to work with your professional pest control operator towards the goal of eliminating cockroaches from the facility. April 25, 2023:One adult cockroach observed in a pest monitoring sticky trap located on the north side of the facility.Facility has regular pest monitoring/control visits by a professional pest management company. Ensure that adequate pest monitoring activities are taking place. November 1, 2024:Cockroaches were observed in pest monitoring devices located in the main kitchen and in the basement. Three were observed under the three-compartment sink, and one was observed in the trap near the entrance of the main kitchen. A total of six cockroaches were observed in the sticky traps located in the basement.Regular pest control is put in place by a professional pest control company. Continue to work with the pest control company to monitor and control pest activity. Please send three months of reports to the undersigned PHI.
    • 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?
      • Gaps were observed under the exterior door at the back of the facility allowing pests to enter the kitchen.***Please seal the gap to prevent entry of unwanted pests.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • A warped seal was observed, hindering the vacuum seal of the bar fridge located below the espresso machine. The ambient temperature of the fridge was measured at 8C.***Please repair the seal of the fridge so it can maintain a tight vacuum. Move perishable foods like milk into a cooler measuring 4C and below until the cooler is repaired.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    11 infractions

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • Frozen soup, vacuum sealed cheeses, and ready to eat items in the display cooler in the back and in the display freezer beside the pizza cookline were observed to have no labels indicating their source or best before dates.***Print and apply labels indicating what the product is, the source of the product, the date it was packaged, best before dates, and contact information for the facility.
    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • 1) Used cleaning cloths were observed sitting on counter outside of sanitizer solution. Used cleaning cloths not in use must be submerged in sanitizer solution to kill harmful bacteria.***To reuse cleaning cloths to wipe down surfaces, set up sanitizer buckets with chlorine sanitizer solution measured at 100 ppm or quat sanitizer measured at 200 ppm and submerge the cleaning cloths in the solution when it is not in use.2) The quat sanitizer dispenser was not dispensing sanitizer solution at the correct concentration of 200 ppm. Tests indicated that the concentration was below 100 ppm.***Please service the dispenser to dispense quat sanitizer solution with the concentration of 200 ppm
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Employee personal water bottle was found in the sandwich cooler on the pizza cookline. To prevent cross-contamination, personal items should not be stored alongside commercial food products.***Operator promptly moved the water bottle to an area away from commercial food products.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • 1) Eggs were stored on the top shelf of the counter cooler located at the bar above beverages. Eggs could potentially break and contaminate the items below with harmful pathogens.***Please relocate the eggs to a bottom shelf below beverages2) A mixing bowl was observed to be used as a scoop in a bulk container of gnocchi located in the walk-in freezer. Scoops with handles prevent cross-contamination between the operator's hands and the food product.***Please remove the mixing bowl and replace it with a handled scoop.3) Boxes and containers of food were observed on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Food stored on the floor is at risk of contamination from debris tracked in by shoe soles and give easy access to pests.***Please elevate the food off the floor by 6 inches or more.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • The plexiglass front of a display case was less than 152 cm (5 feet).To protect against customer contamination (coughing, sneezing etc), the height of the display case must either be at least 183 cm (6 feet) in height, or at least 152 cm (5 feet) with at least a 31 cm (1 foot) return portion.
    • 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
      • Sanitizer spray bottles throughout the facility were not labeled.***Please label all chemical bottles to avoid confusion and ensure safe handling.
    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • The chlorine dishwasher located at the bar was tested using testing strips, which indicated a reading of 25 ppm. To ensure effective sanitation, the chlorine sanitizer must register at 100 ppm. It's important to note that chlorine sanitizer is essential for eliminating harmful pathogens.***Please service the dishwasher so it provides the concentration of 100 ppm for sanitizing dishes.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Soap bag out of its dispenser was observed at the hand sink on the hotline. There was no dispenser observed around the hand wash sink. Hand washing supplies must be easily accessible to promote correct hand hygiene procedures.***Please install a soap dispenser or provide hand soap that is easily accessible for all employees working on the hotline.
    • 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?
      • 1) Gaps were observed under the exterior door at the back of the facility allowing pests to enter the kitchen.***Please seal the gap to prevent entry of unwanted pests.2) Frass was observed on the surfaces of the basement wall by the laundry machines and on the surface of the chest freezer located in the basement kitchen indicating cockroach activity.***Open the chest freezer to clean and sanitize the area around the motor and compressor, as well as the surfaces of the freezer. Clean and sanitize the surfaces with frass on the walls around the laundry machine.
    • 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?
      • September 21, 2023:Cockroaches were observed on a pest monitoring device located under the bar ice well. Cockroaches were also observed on a pest monitoring device located by the west walk in cooler, and in a trap in the basement food preparation space under the two compartment sink.Continue to work with your professional pest control operator towards the goal of eliminating cockroaches from the facility. April 25, 2023:One adult cockroach observed in a pest monitoring sticky trap located on the north side of the facility.Facility has regular pest monitoring/control visits by a professional pest management company. Ensure that adequate pest monitoring activities are taking place. November 1, 2024:Cockroaches were observed in pest monitoring devices located in the main kitchen and in the basement. Three were observed under the three-compartment sink, and one was observed in the trap near the entrance of the main kitchen. A total of six cockroaches were observed in the sticky traps located in the basement.Regular pest control is put in place by a professional pest control company. Continue to work with the pest control company to monitor and control pest activity. Please send three months of reports to the undersigned PHI.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • 1) A warped seal was observed, hindering the vacuum seal of the bar fridge located below the espresso machine. The ambient temperature of the fridge was measured at 8C.***Please repair the seal of the fridge so it can maintain a tight vacuum. Move perishable foods like milk into a cooler measuring 4C and below until the cooler is repaired.2) Peeling tape was observed on the surface of the chest freezer in the basement. Peeling tape can harbor contaminates and harmful bacteria and is not a smooth, and easily cleanable surface.***Please remove the tape from the chest freezer to ensure the surface is a smooth, cleanable, non-porous surface.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • The plexiglass front of a display case was less than 152 cm (5 feet).To protect against customer contamination (coughing, sneezing etc), the height of the display case must either be at least 183 cm (6 feet) in height, or at least 152 cm (5 feet) with at least a 31 cm (1 foot) return portion.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Pizza was observed being held at room temperature.Pizza is a perishable food and must be stored either hot (60 degrees Celsius or greater) or cold (4 degrees Celsius or lower).
    • 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?
      • September 21, 2023:Cockroaches were observed on a pest monitoring device located under the bar ice well. Cockroaches were also observed on a pest monitoring device located by the west walk in cooler, and in a trap in the basement food preparation space under the two compartment sink.Continue to work with your professional pest control operator towards the goal of eliminating cockroaches from the facility. April 25, 2023:One adult cockroach observed in a pest monitoring sticky trap located on the north side of the facility.Facility has regular pest monitoring/control visits by a professional pest management company. Ensure that adequate pest monitoring activities are taking place.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • There was grease and food debris accumulation on the floor in hard to reach areas on the east side of the cookline.Clean the floor on the east side of the cookline and ensure that this area is cleaned on a regular basis.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • There was grease, soil, and food debris accumulation on the floor and area around the grease interceptor located by the two compartment sink in the west side food preparation area in the upper part of the kitchen.Clean the floor and area around the grease interceptor located by the two compartment sink in the west side food preparation area in the upper part of the kitchen.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 05. Do food handlers refrain from handling food while ill and have acceptable attire and hygiene?
      • Staff member was observed touching their cell phone in a food handling area. Staff member went to go back to handling food without washing hands first.Remind all staff that cell phones (and other personal items) must remain away from food. Additionally remind all staff that hands must be washed after touching contaminated items or after hands have become contaminated, before returning to food handling.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Boxes of oil were being stored directly on the floor by the cookline (north kitchen).All items must be stored at least 15 cm (6 inches) off the floor to protect from contamination, to aid in proper cleaning, and to aid in pest monitoring/ control inspections and activities. Boxes were moved up off the floor during inspection.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • The soap dispenser at the west food preparation space on the west side of the kitchen was empty.Staff member refilled the dispenser during inspection. Ensure that all sinks are stocked with hand washing supplies at all times.
    • 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?
      • September 21, 2023:Cockroaches were observed on a pest monitoring device located under the bar ice well. Cockroaches were also observed on a pest monitoring device located by the west walk in cooler, and in a trap in the basement food preparation space under the two compartment sink.Continue to work with your professional pest control operator towards the goal of eliminating cockroaches from the facility. April 25, 2023:One adult cockroach observed in a pest monitoring sticky trap located on the north side of the facility.Facility has regular pest monitoring/control visits by a professional pest management company. Ensure that adequate pest monitoring activities are taking place.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The basket and handle to the basket for the countertop deep fryer located on the main cookline were damaged.Replace the damaged deep fryer basket.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • There was grease and food debris accumulation on the floor in hard to reach areas on the east side of the cookline.Clean the floor on the east side of the cookline and ensure that this area is cleaned on a regular basis.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • There was grease, soil, and food debris accumulation on the floor and area around the grease interceptor located by the two compartment sink in the west side food preparation area in the upper part of the kitchen.Clean the floor and area around the grease interceptor located by the two compartment sink in the west side food preparation area in the upper part of the kitchen.