Sammy's Chophouse
3151 34 Avenue SE Calgary AB T2B 2M6 · Food - General
7 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
5 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- "Observed as repeated violation on Nov 20, 2025"Buckets of foods in the walk-in cooler were found storing directly on the floor.- Ensure all the foods are stored minimum 6 inches off the floor.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- A box of frozen wings was thawed under running cold water without drain stopper which the wings were not submerged under water.- Obtain a drain stopper that allows water to overflow. Submerge the frozen foods in water and turn on cold running water.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- "Observed as repeated violation on Nov 20, 2025""Outstanding violations"Wooden pallets in walkin cooler was deteriorating.- Repair it or replace the top surface and clean the area underneathOr paint the pallet
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- "Observed as repeated violation on Nov 20, 2025"The countertop was peeling off next to the fryer, exposed to unfinished wooden surfaces.- Repair the countertop
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- "Observed as repeated violation on Nov 20, 2025"Duct tapes were used on the corner of the cold prep table.- Remove tapes as its not cleanable, repair the corner with a material that is smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
6 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- More than 4 cleaning rags that have been used to clean were sitting on counters in the kitchen.- Ensure a sanitizer bucket is prepared for cleaning rags in between use.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Buckets of foods in the walk-in cooler were found storing directly on the floor.- Ensure all the foods are stored minimum 6 inches off the floor.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- "Outstanding violations"Wooden pallets in walkin cooler was deteriorating.- Repair it or replace the top surface and clean the area underneathOr paint the pallet
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- The countertop was peeling off next to the fryer, exposed to unfinished wooden surfaces.- Repair the countertop
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Duct tapes were used on the corner of the cold prep table.- Remove tapes as its not cleanable, repair the corner with a material that is smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- As Oct 23, 2025, lots of the cleaning were completed, except wall and floor behind the oven leg, and behind the fryer, those areas were covered in grease. - Ensure the areas were cleaned and sanitized.The potato slicer was covered in dry potato skin.- Ensure the equipment are cleaned before the end of the day.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Risk Management Inspection
3 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?
- 1. Base boarding was missing/peeling off from the wall behind ice machine and dry food storage shelves.-Repair the baseboards
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Wooden pallets in walkin cooler was deteriorating.- Repair it or replace the top surface and clean the area underneath
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 1. Area under dishwasher and behind pizza oven appeared dirty.- Clean the above-mentioned area.2. A few items/equipment unrelated to food preparation were stored opposite dishwashing area.Organize the dry storage and equipment storage area Infront of dishwasher to prevent any future pest problem. Remove all the equipment from the facility which is not related to the food preparation.3. Scrape food debris from walkin freezer floor.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Monitoring Inspection
5 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- **Violation still exists**Food containers were stored on the floor in walkin cooler and freezer. Ensue to keep all the food items covered and 6 inches above the floor.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Hand washing sink was blocked with utensils.- Keep the hand washing sink clear for hand washing.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- The doors for the storage cabinets under prep counter were missing.Ensure to install the doors and repair the drawers.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- 1. Cabinet under stainless steel counter missing trims.- Repair or replace the shelves.2. Base boarding was missing/peeling off from the wall behind ice machine and dry food storage shelves.-Repair the baseboards
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 1. Area under dishwasher and behind pizza oven appeared dirty.- Clean the above-mentioned area.2. A few items/equipment unrelated to food preparation were stored opposite dishwashing area.Organize the dry storage and equipment storage area Infront of dishwasher to prevent any future pest problem. Remove all the equipment from the facility which is not related to the food preparation.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
5 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Food containers were stored on the floor in walkin cooler and freezer. Ensue to keep all the food items covered and 6 inches above the floor.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Frozen meat was being thawed on the counter the at room temperature.- Ensure thawing is conducted either under cold running water or in a refrigerating unit that is <4C.- Operator moved the frozen products into the walk-in cooler.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Hand washing sink was blocked during inspection.The staff member removed the dishes from the sink during inspection.This violation was
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- The doors for the storage cabinets under prep counter were missing.Drawers in the kitchen under prep counter were in disrepair.Ensure to install the doors and repair the drawers.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- A few items/equipment unrelated to food preparation were stored opposite dishwashing area.Organize the dry storage and equipment storage area infront of dishwasher to prevent any future pest problem. Remove all the equipment from the facility which is not related to the food preparation.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- The dishwasher in kitchen did not dispense sanitizer during inspection.Ensure to repair the dishwasher and use single use disposable utensils to serve food to the customer.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- No iodine test strips for bar glass cleaner.- Please acquire test strips.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- A few utensils were observed in hand washing sink during inspection.Ensure to keep the sink clear all the time for hand washing.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?