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Swerte Filipino Store And Remittance Centre

1 - 3745 Memorial Drive SE Calgary AB T2A 6V4 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Swerte Filipino Store And Remittance Centre has been inspected 4 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 15, 2023. The most recent inspection, on September 11, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

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.

  • 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 2 times on December 31, 2024. For example: Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?

  • 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 December 31, 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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 6, 2026. For example: Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?

  • 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 April 6, 2026. 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.

4 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring 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?
      • Violation Corrected.Dispensers are still out of order, however liquid hand soap and paper towels are available. Previous ViolationHand soap dispenser at the front handwashing station was in disrepair and not dispensing soap.- Please replace batteries for the soap dispenser.- Ensure all hand wash sinks are fully stocked at all times with soap, paper towels, hot and cold-running water supply.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Please deep clean the ice grinding machine and the ice machine as some cervices have mold build up in hard to reach areas of the equipment.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Staff was not able to demonstrate proper use of the 2-compartment sink for dishwashing purposes. Proper sanitizing step was not followed, as required.- Operator was informed on how to properly use the sink for sanitization.- Ensure to fully submerge all dishes, utensils, and equipment in sanitizer solution for at least 2 minutes before drying.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • At the time of inspection, no test strips available on-site to check sanitizer concentration.- Operator instructed to keep test strips available on-site at all times for dishwashing and spray bottle sanitizers.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Hand soap dispenser at the front handwashing station was in disrepair and not dispensing soap.- Please replace batteries for the soap dispenser.- Ensure all hand wash sinks are fully stocked at all times with soap, paper towels, hot and cold-running water supply.
    • 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?
      • No previous pest control records were available at the facility.- No evidence of pest activity found during inspection.- Ensure monthly pest control checks and records are being maintained.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

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