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Sip Cafe

2835 14 Street SW Calgary AB T2T 3V3 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Sip Cafe has been inspected 9 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since April 5, 2024. The most recent inspection, on January 29, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 9 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: Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The last 3 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on February 20, 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?

  • 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 June 25, 2024. For example: Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 19, 2024. For example: Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?

  • 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 2 times on April 5, 2024. For example: Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?

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.

9 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 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?
      • One adult cockroach was found in the pest monitoring device under the hand wash sink. One nymph was found in a pest monitoring device under the south cooler.**February 14, 2024** The facility has has a significant increase in cockroach activity. The operator and landlord have both conducted pest control activity inside the facility, which must be closely monitored.**February 20, 2024** The total amount of cockroaches has decreased but continue to be observed on pest monitoring traps. Facility has seen improved cleaning and organization, but more is needed in areas such as underneath equipment with very narrow gaps.REQUIREMENT: Operator must take all required actions to eliminate the infestation - follow all directions issued by a Pest Control Company, and begin cleaning, organizing, and preparing your facility for continued treatments.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 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?
      • One adult cockroach was found in the pest monitoring device under the hand wash sink. One nymph was found in a pest monitoring device under the south cooler.**February 14, 2024** The facility has has a significant increase in cockroach activity. The operator and landlord have both conducted pest control activity inside the facility, which must be closely monitored.REQUIREMENT: Operator must take all required actions to eliminate the infestation - follow all directions issued by a Pest Control Company, and begin cleaning, organizing, and preparing your facility for continued treatments.
  6. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 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?
      • One adult cockroach was found in the pest monitoring device under the hand wash sink. One nymph was found in a pest monitoring device under the south cooler.Ensure that adequate pest control is taking place in the facility.
  7. Monitoring Inspection

    2 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?
      • There was no pest monitoring taking place in the facility. Operator stated that they were in between pest control companies.Implement a pest monitoring program for the facility. Pest monitoring inspections must take place at least once a month. All records related to pest monitoring and control must be easily accessible and provided to a Public Health Inspector upon request.
    • 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
      • Food handling permit was not posted in the facility. Please print and post a copy of your valid food handling permit in a visible location.
  8. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • The concentration of quat based food contact surface sanitizer available in a spray bottle by the dishwashing sinks was undetectable.Food contact surface sanitizer was remade, with the operator choosing to make bleach water. Concentration measured 100 ppm.
    • 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
      • Food handling permit was not posted in the facility. Please print and post a copy of your valid food handling permit in a visible location.
  9. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • The basin of the hand sink was full of dishes at the time of the inspection. The dishes were removed to facilitate proper hand washing. Please ensure the hand sink is always free from obstruction to allow for easy access and frequent hand washing by food handlers.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • The paper towel roll was not in a proper dispenser for the hand sink. The paper towel must be in a proper dispenser to protect it from contamination.
    • 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?
      • A customer had their dog inside the cafe with them at the time of the inspection. Animals including dogs are not allowed inside of a food establishment due to the risk of them carrying and spreading dirt, debris, pests, bacteria, viruses, parasites, along with the risk of them urinating/defecating on the floor. The importance of keeping dogs out of the facility was discussed with both the operator and customer at the time of the inspection. The only animals that are allowed in a food establishment are registered service animals with the appropriate paperwork.
    • 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
      • Food handling permit was not posted in the facility. Please print and post a copy of your valid food handling permit in a visible location.

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