Mr. Pretzels
179K - 6455 Macleod Trail SW Calgary AB T5S 2G9 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Mr. Pretzels has been inspected 3 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since April 29, 2026. The most recent inspection, on May 11, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
None of the 3 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 8 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.
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.
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 May 6, 2026. For example:
Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
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 April 29, 2026. For example:
Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 11, 2026. For example:
Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
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 once on May 6, 2026. For example:
Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary 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.
3 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- The height of the vertical sneeze guard / food shield from the floor is 4.5 feet.Food is not protected from potential customer contamination.The minimum height requirement of a vertical sneeze guard is 5 feet.A better set-up would have a vertical sneeze guard at 5 feet with a 12-inch return section on top.Changes to the set-up are required.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
3 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- The height of the vertical sneeze guard / food shield from the floor is 4.5 feet.Food is not protected from potential customer contamination.The minimum height requirement of a vertical sneeze guard is 5 feet.A better set-up would have a vertical sneeze guard at 5 feet with a 12-inch return section on top.Changes to the set-up are required.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Quat test strips on site may be expired.No visible date on package.Obtain new strips.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Sinks not draining properly / well (very slow).Have plumbing serviced.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- The height of the vertical sneeze guard / food shield from the floor is 4.5 feet.Food is not protected from potential customer contamination.The minimum height requirement of a vertical sneeze guard is 5 feet.A better set-up would have a vertical sneeze guard at 5 feet with a 12-inch return section on top.Changes to the set-up are required.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Small cooler used to store wieners measured 17 degrees Celsius.Cooler must be able to maintain food at a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius or less.Owner to service or replace cooler today.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Quat test strips on site may be expired.No visible date on package.Obtain new strips.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Paper towel roll was not on / in a dispenser.Roll placed onto the dispenser at the time of inspection.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
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