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National Beerhall

550 17 Avenue SW Calgary AB T2S 0B1 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

National Beerhall has been inspected 10 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since October 19, 2023. The most recent inspection, on September 28, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 10 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 9 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on July 28, 2026. For example: Is the facility free of a pest infestation?

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 19, 2026. For example: Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?

  • 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 10 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on July 28, 2026. For example: Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?

  • 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 June 19, 2026. For example: Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?

  • 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 April 24, 2025. For example: Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe 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.

10 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 15. Is the facility free of a pest infestation?
      • Evidence of a cockroach infestation was observed in the facility. Multiple German cockroaches were observed on monitoring glue boards throughout the facility. A cockroach nest with at least 12 live cockroaches was found in a gap under the bar countertop. Live cockroaches in all cycles of life were found in, under, and around the two north glasswashers in the bar. Live and dead cockroaches were observed on floors in the bar.- Work with a contracted professional pest control company to abate the cockroach infestation and implement an ongoing integrated pest management program for the food establishment. Provide documentation from the professional pest control company to a Public Health Inspector until further notice. - Remove and safely dispose of all cockroach remains in the facility.- Clean and disinfect all surfaces contaminated by cockroach activity and excrement.
    • 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?
      • July 28, 2026: The water damaged monitoring trap has been replaced, though only two monitoring traps were present on the bar side of the front of house.July 22, 2026:There were only two monitoring traps in the bar area. One of those traps was water damaged, rendering it ineffective for monitoring.Ensure that a sufficient amount of pest monitoring traps are present in the facility.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Hard-to-reach areas including behind and beneath equipment had an accumulation of grease and debris. Clean and sanitize all equipment, utensils, containers and surfaces including food preparation surfaces, floors, walls, and ceilings. Maintain the food establishment in a clean and sanitary state hereafter.
  4. Demand Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 15. Is the facility free of a pest infestation?
      • Evidence of a cockroach infestation was observed in the facility. Multiple German cockroaches were observed on monitoring glue boards throughout the facility. A cockroach nest with at least 12 live cockroaches was found in a gap under the bar countertop. Live cockroaches in all cycles of life were found in, under, and around the two north glasswashers in the bar. Live and dead cockroaches were observed on floors in the bar.- Work with a contracted professional pest control company to abate the cockroach infestation and implement an ongoing integrated pest management program for the food establishment. Provide documentation from the professional pest control company to a Public Health Inspector until further notice. - Remove and safely dispose of all cockroach remains in the facility.- Clean and disinfect all surfaces contaminated by cockroach activity and excrement.
    • 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 were only two monitoring traps in the bar area. One of those traps was water damaged, rendering it ineffective for monitoring.Ensure that a sufficient amount of pest monitoring traps are present in the facility.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • No air gap between the drink ice well and wastewater pipe. Provide an air gap.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Hard-to-reach areas including behind and beneath equipment had an accumulation of grease and debris. Clean and sanitize all equipment, utensils, containers and surfaces including food preparation surfaces, floors, walls, and ceilings. Maintain the food establishment in a clean and sanitary state hereafter.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Quats sanitizer in bottles tested below 200ppm at the time of inspection. Ensure sanitizer concentration is tested with valid test strips to confirm effective sanitization.**The sanitizer bottles were refilled with new sanitizer which rested satisfactory.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • 1. Laminated documents were found on top of a cutting board across from the prep sink. Ensure food contact surfaces like cutting boards are kept clean and sanitary to prevent food cross contamination. **Cutting board was washed and sanitized during the inspection.2. Ice scoop was observed stored in the ice well at the bar area. Ensure the ice scoop is stored separate from the ice in a scoop holder.**Please remove scoop from the ice well.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • No air gap between the drink ice well and wastewater pipe. Provide an air gap.
  6. 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?
      • Fruit flies were observed at the main bar. Remove fruit flies.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • No air gap between the drink ice well and wastewater pipe. Provide an air gap.
  7. Risk Management 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?
      • No hot water at the Pizza Station handwash sink.Fix the handwash sink.
    • 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?
      • Fruit flies were observed at the main bar. Remove fruit flies.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • No air gap between the drink ice well and wastewater pipe. Provide an air gap.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Black stains build-up on the blue ice buckets exteriors. Clean the buckets.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1) Dust and grime build-up underneath the main kitchen dishwasher. 2) Grease and debris build-up on the some of the mouse traps.Clean these areas.
  8. Monitoring Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • No quat sanitizer was detected in two of the spray bottles.Use 200ppm quat sanitizer and verify with test strips.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Knives and grater were stored between cooler cover slots. The slots can't be clean properly. Provide a knife magnet or container to store the knives and grater.
    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • No iodine sanitizer was detected in two glasswashers, the iodine sanitizer bottles at were emptied.Monitor the glasswasher and ensure there is 12.5pmm iodine.Check and record the iodine concentration daily.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Water at the Pizza Station handwash sink was not warm. Increase hot water to the sink.
    • 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) Fruit flies were observed at the main bar. Remove fruit flies.2) Limes and other drink syrups build-up on the bar floor. Detail cleaning of the bar is required,
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • No air gap between the drink ice well and wastewater pipe. Provide an air gap.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Black stains build-up on the blue ice buckets exteriors. Clean the buckets.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1) Dust build-up on the green dish racks at the dish pit. 2) Dust and grime build-up underneath the main kitchen dishwasher. 3) Grease and debris build-up on the some of the mouse traps.4) Limes and other drink syrups build-up on the bar floor. Clean these areas.
  9. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • One of the soda gun holders at the south end of the bar had a build-up of residue. Staff indicated that holder was due for replacement.
  10. 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?
      • October 19, 2023:One dead mouse was observed in the trap by the east patio doors.Ensure that adequate pest control is taking place in the facility. Ensure that doors are remaining closed to prevent entry. September 14, 2023:Four dead mice were observed in tin cat traps in the facility. Two were found in the trap under the two compartment food preparation sink, one in the trap on the east side of the back door, and one at the east patio doors.Ensure that adequate pest control is taking place in the facility. Ensure that doors are remaining closed to prevent 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?
      • The front entry doors were propped open.Until rodent activity has been eliminated, keep all facility doors closed.

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