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Simon House Recovery Centre - Main Kitchen

5819 Bowness Road NW Calgary AB T3B 0C5 · Food - General

Inspection summary

Simon House Recovery Centre - Main Kitchen has been inspected 2 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since May 1, 2024. The most recent inspection, on October 22, 2025, recorded 5 infractions.

1 of 2 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Chemicals and toxic substances.

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, 2025. For example: Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?

  • 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 October 22, 2025. For example: Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?

  • 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 on October 22, 2025. 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 22, 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.

2 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • A ready-to-use surface sanitizer was not prepared and readily available during food operation (corrected).
    • 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
      • Oxivir Plus was used on food contact surfaces. Oxivir Plus is not safe to be used on food surfaces and must be thoroughly rinsed. Please use no-rinse quat sanitizer provided.
    • 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) The walk-in freezer was very dark. Staff stated the light bulbs needed to be replaced (staff corrected).2) Kitchen floor in a few areas was damaged making easy cleaning difficult. Please repair/replace so floor is smooth, nonporous and easy to clean.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • 1) The condenser unit in the walk-in freezer was leaking and frozen condensate had accumulated on foods stored below. Please relocate food away from under leak and repair the unit so it no longer leaks. 2) There was an accumulation of old/dried food debris behind the blade of the electric slicer. Please thoroughly clean and sanitize.3) The drainage line under the steam table was leaking. Please repair.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1) There was an accumulation of food debris/grime under/around prep counters or shelving units, along floor/wall joints, and in hard-to-reach areas in the kitchen including inside the walk-in freezer. Please conduct thorough cleaning. Pull equipment away from wall for easy cleaning.2) Cabinet doors in kitchen were contaminated with grime. Please clean.3) The ceiling grate above the dishwashing area was dusty. Please clean.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

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