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Primal Grounds Cafe

4017 50 Street SW Calgary AB T3E 7C5 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Primal Grounds Cafe has been inspected 4 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since February 26, 2024. The most recent inspection, on March 4, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Chemicals and toxic substances and 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.

  • 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 March 24, 2025. For example: Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?

  • 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 February 26, 2024. For example: Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 24, 2025. 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 February 26, 2024. 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.

4 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Muffins on display were not wrapped / covered and were not protected from potential customer contamination.Discussed with staff on site.Muffins wrapped at time of inspection.
    • 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
      • Spray bottle labelled as Ecolab Quat sanitizer did not contain sanitizer.Bottle emptied and discarded at time of inspection.Ensure all spray bottles are accurately labelled to identify their contents.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Bleach sanitizer spray bottle was measured at 1000 ppm.Fresh sanitizer solution was measured at 100 ppm.How to mix an approved sanitizer solution was sent to the operator.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • 1) Containers without handles were stored in the bulk food bin.Containers were removed.Ensure scoops being used have handles.2. Bulk food bins were stored on the floor by the ventilation canopy.Bulk bins were stored on the counter.Ensure all food items are stored 15cm (6 inches) off the floor.
    • 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
      • Food safety certificate of someone in care and control of the facility was unavailable.Recognized food safety courses in Alberta was sent to the operator.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1) Ventilation canopy filters were accumulated with grease deposits and other residues.

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