Phil's Restaurant
103 - 609 1 Street W Cochrane AB T4C 1Z6 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Phil's Restaurant has been inspected 5 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 28, 2024. The most recent inspection, on April 28, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.
2 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Pests and Chemicals and toxic substances.
Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.
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.
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 28, 2026. For example:
Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
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 once on October 24, 2025. For example:
Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk
Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.
Recorded once on April 4, 2025. For example:
Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
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 28, 2026. For example:
Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 28, 2026. For example:
Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
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.
5 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Butters and whipped butter left in room temperature. Corrected during the inspection. *Please ensure only leave out a small amount of butter/whipped butter, placed an ice under the container while keeping out in room temp. Store it away from heat, sunlight, and the stove. Please keep prepared whipped butter in the fridge and just soften what you need.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Cooler temp. was measured at 10.8 C. Daily temp. records of the facility was checked. No concerns regarding to records. Please monitor temperature of the prep cooler at the cook line.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Cleaning of the following areas are required.* Dust accumulation at the ceiling vents, on wall by the storage shelf in the kitchen, and on the surface of the knife holding board.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 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?
- *Pest control records were not available onsite. Please make sure keep copy of pest control records onsite for inspection
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- *Caulking at the dishwashing sink area beside the dishwasher was not in good repair, mildew started to grow.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- * Water accumulation at bottom layer of the prep cooler in the cook line area. * Vacuum seal at the bottom of walk-in freezer door was not in good repair. It was falling apart.Please make sure repairs are completed.
- 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?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Some of the food packages in the walk-in cooler were left open or did not have proper coverage on them.
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- One of the sanitizer bottles was closely stored on cutting board by the food storage of the prep cooler. Corrected during the inspection. Spray bottle was removed to another location away from the food prep area to prevent contamination of the food.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Initial Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions