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Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar OJ0058 - Restaurant

9 - 75 Bow Street Cochrane AB T4C 0M7 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar OJ0058 - Restaurant has been inspected 6 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since December 14, 2023. The most recent inspection, on June 1, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • 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 once on October 22, 2024. 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 8 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 14, 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?

  • 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 May 13, 2025. 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 May 13, 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.

6 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Wall damage at the corner wall by the ceiling in the back prep area. Please repair.Update (May 14, 2026): Wall surface in the corner was noted to be damaged. Repair.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Wall damage at the corner wall by the ceiling in the back prep area. Please repair.Update (April 8, 2026): Wall surface in the corner was noted to be damaged. Repair.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Ceiling surfaces in main food prep area and back food prep area have dust and debris build-up. Clean ceiling surface routinely.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • There were couple of food containers under the paper towel dispenser by the sink in the front service area. Corrected during the inspection. Operator moved the containers.Please make sure the is no containers placed under the paper towel dispenser to prevent contamination of the food and food containers.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Wall damage at the corner wall by the ceiling in the back prep area. Please repair.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • one of the chest cooler vacuum seal at the door was not in good repair, please replace the vacuum seal.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Cleaning is required for the following areas.*Exhaust hood filters*Dishwashing area under the dishwasher hard to reach areas.*Cleaning is required hard to reach area beside the oven in the prep area
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Sanitizer solution concentration where the utensils stored in the cook area was low. Operator refilled the sanitizer solutions during the inspection. Corrected during the inspection by the operator.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Some of the food containers in the walk-in cooler were left opened. Corrected during the inspection. Operator covered them proper lid.Ice cube container was also left open in the walk-in freezer. Corrected during the inspection. Operator covered the container with proper coverage/ saran wrap.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Light cover was broken above the cooking line. Please repair or replace the cover / or make sure light bulbs are shatter proof.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • one of the chest cooler vacuum seal at the door was not in good repair, please replace the vacuum seal.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Cleaning is required for the following areas;*Exhaust hood filters*Aluminum foil around the grill-Please replace with the new one. *Grease built up on the stainless-steel wall beside the cooking station. Please clean it. *Dishwashing area under the dishwasher hard to reach areas.*Cleaning is required under the sink in the prep area*Cleaning is required hard to reach area beside the oven in the prep area
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Cleaning is required for the following areas;*Exhaust hood filters*Aluminum foil around the grill-Please replace with the new one. *Grease built up on the stainless-steel wall beside the cooking station. Please clean it.

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