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Safeway 8844

5005 Dalhousie Drive NW Calgary AB T3A 5R8 · Food - General

Inspection summary

Safeway 8844 has been inspected 2 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since October 4, 2024. The most recent inspection, on January 21, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 2 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: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

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 October 4, 2024. For example: Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?

  • 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 4, 2024. For example: Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?

  • 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 4, 2024. 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?

  • 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 October 4, 2024. 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?

  • 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 once on October 4, 2024. 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.

2 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Deli:Self-serving hot holding unit:Flings @ 47.9 degrees C Chicken strips @ 57.0 degrees C. Samosas @ 49.9 degrees C.Discarded the flings and samosas.Monitor the hot holding unit and store all hot perishable foods at 60 degrees C or higher.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Bakery:There is no method available to verify the pot washer meets sanitizing temperature of 71 degrees C or higher. Provide a thermometer or 71 degrees C thermos stickers.
    • 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?
      • Produce, Bakery, Meat and Deli departments:Black flies were found in these departments. Remove black flies and check to make sure the fly lights are turned on.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Deli:Walk-in cooler light was dim. Increase light level.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Deli-Oven next to t deep fryers were leaking. White substance build-up underneath the oven. Fix the oven and clean underneath oven.

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