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Solomon Restaurant

133 - 920 36 Street NE Calgary AB T2A 6L8 · Food - General

9 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Risk Management Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • **OUTSTANDING**1. The Operator was unable to locate the sanitizer test strips.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Locate the test strips and ensure all staff know where they are stored.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • **OUTSTANDING**1. The hand sink in the kitchen was not operational.**May 11, 2026: containers stored in the handwash sink, and a large unused cooler was stored in front of the sink. The Operator stated they do not use the sink for handwashing. **May 28, 2026: the handwash sink was repaired and both hot and cold running water were available. However, the large unused cooler is still being stored in front of the sink, so sink was not easily accessible. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Move the cooler and do not store anything in front of the sink. It needs be to be easily accessible and used 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?
      • **OUTSTANDING**1. Front bar: There was no hand soap in a dispenser at the sink.2. Front bar: The paper towel roll was not stored in a holder. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Ensure the hand sinks are stocked with soap in a dispenser and paper towel in a dispenser/holder.
    • 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
      • **OUTSTANDING**1. The black bar stool in the bar was damaged. The seat cover was torn and foam exposed.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Replace the seat cover or remove the stool from the facility.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • **OUTSTANDING**1. Containers of raw meat stored above cooked foods in the walk-in cooler.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Keep all raw meats stored on the bottom shelves.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • **OUTSTANDING**1. Bottled drinks and prep table with coffee equipment stored in front of the mop sink. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Do not store any food or food related items in front of the mop sink.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • **OUTSTANDING**1. The Operator was unable to locate the sanitizer test strips.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Locate the test strips and ensure all staff know where they are stored.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • **OUTSTANDING**1. The hand sink in the kitchen was not operational.**May 11, 2026: containers stored in the handwash sink, and a large unused cooler was stored in front of the sink. The Operator stated they do not use the sink for handwashing. **May 28, 2026: the handwash sink was repaired and both hot and cold running water were available. However, the large unused cooler is still being stored in front of the sink, so sink was not easily accessible. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Remove the cooler and do not store anything in front of the sink. It needs be to be easily accessible and used 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?
      • **OUTSTANDING**1. Front bar: There was no hand soap in a dispenser at the sink.2. Front bar: The paper towel roll was not stored in a holder. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Ensure the hand sinks are stocked with soap in a dispenser and paper towel in a dispenser/holder.
    • 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
      • **OUTSTANDING**1. The black bar stool in the bar was damaged. The seat cover was torn and foam exposed.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Replace the seat cover or remove the stool from the facility.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • **OUTSTANDING**1. The back storage area was cluttered.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Organize this area. Remove any items that are not required for the operations of the facility.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • **OUTSTANDING**1. Dust observed on the ceiling air duct in front of the kitchen back door. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Thoroughly clean the areas noted above. They need to be cleaned more often.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • 1. Containers of raw meat stored above cooked foods in the walk-in cooler.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Keep all raw meats stored on the bottom shelves.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • 1. A bag on onions were stored on the floor in the back area.2. Bottled drinks and prep table with coffee equipment stored in front of the mop sink. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Do not store food on the ground. It needs to be kept stored off the floor to protect from contamination.2. Do not store any food or food related items in front of the mop sink.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • 1. The Operator was unable to locate the sanitizer test strips.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Locate the test strips and ensure all staff know where they are stored.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • **OUTSTANDING**1. The hand sink in the kitchen was not operational.**May 11, 2026: containers stored in the handwash sink, and a large unused cooler was stored in front of the sink. The Operator stated they do not use the sink for handwashing. 2. There was no soap at the kitchen hand sink.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Repair the handwash sink immediately. The violation remains outstanding from last year. 2. Do not store anything in the handwash sink or in front of the sink. It needs be to be easily accessible and used by food handlers.3. Ensure the handwash sink is stocked with soap at all times.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • 1. Front bar: There was no hand soap in a dispenser at the sink.2. Front bar: The paper towel roll was not stored in a holder. 3. Kitchen:There was no paper towel in the dispenser.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Ensure the hand sinks are stocked with soap in a dispenser and paper towel in a dispenser/holder.
    • 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?
      • 1. Mouse droppings observed on the floor to the left of the mop sink. The droppings appeared to be old.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Remove the droppings using the proper cleaning and disinfecting procedures.
    • 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. The black bar stool in the bar was damaged. The seat cover was torn and foam exposed.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Replace the seat cover or remove the stool from the facility.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • **OUTSTANDING**1. The back storage area was cluttered.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Organize this area. Remove any items that are not required for the operations of the facility.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1. The front area of the kitchen was cluttered.2. Debris observed under the shelves in the front area of the kitchen.3. The floor, wall, shelves, and soap and sanitizer dispenser around the dishwashing area were visibly dirtied and greasy. 4. There was a lot of debris under the shelves in the walk-in freezer. 5. The floor in the walk-in cooler was dirty. 6. Dust observed on the ceiling air duct in front of the kitchen back door. 7. Doors and handles of walk-in cooler and freezer were greasy and dirtied. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Thoroughly clean the areas noted above. They need to be cleaned more often.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    10 infractions

    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • 1. Containers of raw meat stored above cooked foods in the walk-in cooler.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Keep all raw meats stored on the bottom shelves.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • 1. A bag on onions were stored on the floor in the back area.2. Bottled drinks and prep table with coffee equipment stored in front of the mop sink. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Do not store food on the ground. It needs to be kept stored off the floor to protect from contamination.2. Do not store any food or food related items in front of the mop sink.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • 1. The Operator was unable to locate the sanitizer test strips.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Locate the test strips and ensure all staff know where they are stored.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • 1. Front bar: There was no hand soap in a dispenser at the sink.2. Front bar: The paper towel roll was not stored in a holder. 3. Kitchen:There was no paper towel in the dispenser.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Ensure the hand sinks are stocked with soap in a dispenser and paper towel in a dispenser/holder.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • **CORRECTED**1. Hot water was turned off at the bar sink. Hot water turned on during the inspection.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Ensure both hot and cold water are always available at the sinks.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • **OUTSTANDING**1. The hand sink in the kitchen was not operational.**May 11, 2026: containers stored in the handwash sink, and a large unused cooler was stored in front of the sink. The Operator stated they do not use the sink for handwashing. 2. There was no soap at the kitchen hand sink.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Repair the handwash sink immediately. The violation remains outstanding from last year. 2. Do not store anything in the handwash sink or in front of the sink. It needs be to be easily accessible and used by food handlers.3. Ensure the handwash sink is stocked with soap at all times.
    • 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?
      • 1. Mouse droppings observed on the floor to the left of the mop sink. The droppings appeared to be old.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Remove the droppings using the proper cleaning and disinfecting procedures.
    • 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. The black bar stool in the bar was damaged. The seat cover was torn and foam exposed.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Replace the seat cover or remove the stool from the facility.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1. The front area of the kitchen was cluttered.2. Debris observed under the shelves in the front area of the kitchen.3. The floor, wall, shelves, and soap and sanitizer dispenser around the dishwashing area were visibly dirtied and greasy. 4. There was a lot of debris under the shelves in the walk-in freezer. 5. The floor in the walk-in cooler was dirty. 6. Dust observed on the ceiling air duct in front of the kitchen back door. 7. Doors and handles of walk-in cooler and freezer were greasy and dirtied. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Thoroughly clean the areas noted above. They need to be cleaned more often.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • **OUTSTANDING**1. The back storage area was cluttered.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Organize this area. Remove any items that are not required for the operations of the facility.
  6. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • 1. The hand sink in the kitchen was not operational.Repair the hand sink.2. There was no soap at the kitchen hand sink.Provide soap in a dispenser.3. The paper towel dispenser in the women's washroom was not functioning.Repair the dispenser.April 25, 2025: Issues ongoing.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The back storage area was cluttered.Organize this area. Ensure that non-food items are kept separately from food items.April 25, 2025: Issues ongoing.
  7. Risk Management Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Some foods in the walk-in cooler were not covered. As discussed, cover all foods in storage.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • 1. The hand sink in the kitchen was not operational.Repair the hand sink.2. There was no soap at the kitchen hand sink.Provide soap in a dispenser.3. The paper towel dispenser in the women's washroom was not functioning.Repair the dispenser.April 25, 2025: Issues ongoing.
    • 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?
      • 1. A significant amount of mice droppings were found on the floor in the dry storage and drink storage areas, as well as on equipment and dishes.Remove the droppings and thoroughly clean and sanitize all contaminated surfaces.2. A large gap in the wall at the corner of the drink storage area was identified as a likely entry point for mice.Seal all wall and floor openings properly to prevent pest entry.April 25, 2025: Mice droppings were still present in the indicated areas. The wall gap was sealed with a foam spray. Seal the gap with a permanent durable solution.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1. There was a significant amount of food debris/ spillage and dirt accumulated in the following areas:- Under the 3-compartment sink.- Floors of the walk-in cooler.- Floors under the spice rack.Thoroughly clean the indicated areas. Develop a written cleaning procedure for the facility.2. The back storage area was cluttered.Organize this area. Ensure that non-food items are kept separately from food items.April 25, 2025: Issues ongoing.
  8. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Some foods in the walk-in cooler were not covered. As discussed, cover all foods in storage.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • 1. The hand sink in the kitchen was not operational.Repair the hand sink.2. There was no soap at the kitchen hand sink.Provide soap in a dispenser.3. The paper towel dispenser in the women's washroom was not functioning.Repair the dispenser.
    • 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?
      • 1. A significant amount of mice droppings were found on the floor in the dry storage and drink storage areas, as well as on equipment and dishes.Remove the droppings and thoroughly clean and sanitize all contaminated surfaces.2. A large gap in the wall at the corner of the drink storage area was identified as a likely entry point for mice.Seal all wall and floor openings properly to prevent pest entry.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1. There was a significant amount of food debris/ spillage and dirt accumulated in the following areas:- Under the 3-compartment sink.- Floors of the walk-in cooler.- Floors under the spice rack.Thoroughly clean the indicated areas. Develop a written cleaning procedure for the facility.2. The back storage area was cluttered.Organize this area. Ensure that non-food items are kept seperately from food items.
  9. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Some foods in the walk-in cooler were not covered. As discussed, cover all foods in storage.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • The kitchen handwash sink was filled with dishes and hard to access. As discussed, ensure that the handwash sink is kept free at all times and only in use for washing hands.