Social Beer Haus
220 8 Avenue SW Calgary AB T2P 1B5 · Food - General
Inspection summary
Social Beer Haus has been inspected 6 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since December 14, 2023. The most recent inspection, on January 22, 2026, recorded 6 infractions.
4 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Chemicals and toxic substances, Food temperature control and Pests.
Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.
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 January 22, 2026. For example:
Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
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 January 22, 2026. For example:
Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
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 March 26, 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?
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 January 22, 2026. 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 2 times on January 22, 2026. 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?
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.
6 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
6 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Personal items including shoes and jackets were stored next to clean food handling equipment. Ensure that personal items are stored separate from food and food handling equipment.
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- Two spray bottles of sanitizer in the west bar were unlabeled. Ensure that all chemicals are clearly labeled to identify contents.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- An insert of pork belly in a prep cooler was mounded above the insert fill line (8.3C external temperature). Ensure that all perishable foods are stored at 4C or less. Corrected during the inspection.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- There was no paper towel dispenser at the hand wash station in the east or west bars. A roll of paper towel, not in a dispenser, was used to dry hands. Ensure that all hand wash stations are equipped with soap and paper towels that are protected in a dispenser. Install paper towel dispensers in the bars.
- 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 ceiling around the speaker in the kitchen is constructed of unfinished drywall which is not smooth, cleanable and impervious to moisture. Ensure that the ceiling is constructed of material that is smooth, cleanable and impervious to moisture.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- An accumulation of grease, grime and or food debris was noted in the kitchen, including but not limited to: ceilings (dust), floors and walls behind/below equipment on the cooking line, inserts in the ventilation canopy, top of dishwasher, floor below the 3 compartment sink, below the equipment storage shelves (beside the stairs), floors and walls of walk-in cooler, floor and walls in the basement cooking area (grease) and floor in the bar. Thoroughly clean the kitchen.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand 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?
- *PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE OF MICE IN FACILITY RECEIVED AND SHOWN/SENT TO MANAGER. ENTRY POINT TO BE SEALED MARCH 28TH*
- 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?
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
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