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The Alley

3941 University Avenue NW Calgary AB T3B 6K3 · Food - General

2 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 06. Are appropriate food handling practices and plans in place to ensure that food is handled in a manner that makes it safe to eat?
      • 4/13/2026 OUTSTANDING - Written plan is still outstanding. Please provide the plan as discussed Boba pearls are being prepared by facility without temperature control or record keeping and contrary to permit conditions. Please provide a written plan for the preparation and storage of the boba pearls
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • 4/13/2026 OUTSTANDING - Disposable paper towels not in dispenser1. Paper towel was not present at the handwash sink in the back prep areaEnsure handwash stations are fully stocked at all times
    • 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
      • 4/13/2026 OUTSTANDING - Food safety training certificate not provided upon request.Staff require education in food safety. Please provide the food safety certificate for staff on-site who have completed the course and a plan for educating staff moving forward
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Water leak repairs required in the following areas:- 2-compartment sink tap- Black electric water boiler**Please repair the water leaks
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Sanitizer was not located in the back prep and dish area. Sanitizer was prepared during inspection. Please ensure that sanitizer is available at all times during operating hours. Please educate staff members on how to prepare and test sanitizer
    • 06. Are appropriate food handling practices and plans in place to ensure that food is handled in a manner that makes it safe to eat?
      • Boba pearls are being prepared by facility without temperature control or record keeping and contrary to permit conditions. Please provide a written plan for the preparation and storage of the boba pearls
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • 1. Boba pearls that were recently prepared were stored at room temperature. Measured 48C. Pearls were placed in cooler during inspection. Please provide a food safety plan for this product- storage at either 4C or lower or 60C or higher or discarding after 2 hours2. One of the coolers in the front service area measured 12C. Please repair and ensure a temperature of 4C or lower is maintained at all times
    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • A drain plug could not be located for the 2 compartment dishwashing sink. Please obtain a drain plug to ensure sinks can be filled and dishes can be washed and sanitized
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Test strips for sanitizer could not be located. Please obtain and ensure staff are sanitizing food contact surfaces and dishes
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • 1. Paper towel was not present at the handwash sink in the back prep area2. Hand soap was not present at the handwash sink in the back prep areaEnsure handwash stations are fully stocked 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?
      • A copy of the most recent pest control report was not available at time of inspection. Please provide
    • 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
      • Staff require education in food safety. Please provide the food safety certificate for staff on-site who have completed the course and a plan for educating staff moving forward