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The Comedy Cave

1020 8 Avenue SW Calgary AB T2B 1J2 · Food - General

Inspection summary

The Comedy Cave has been inspected 3 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since May 29, 2025. The most recent inspection, on November 27, 2025, recorded 3 infractions.

1 of 3 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing.

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 once on November 27, 2025. For example: Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?

  • 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 once on November 27, 2025. 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?

  • 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 once on May 29, 2025. For example: Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on November 27, 2025. For example: Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Critical)?

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.

3 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Sanibucket in the bar (Billy's Pizza) was @50 ppm. No prepared sanibucket in kitchen area. Kitchen staff stated they were using vinegar*Vinegar is not an approved sanitizer for use. Prepare only approved sanitizer for use on food contact surfaces.
    • 17. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Critical)?
      • Fly strips were hung on the ceiling above the 3 compartment sink in the dishwash area. Corrected onsite. Do not place fly strips above dishwash area
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Ceiling tiles above the ice well have dried water stain marks. Replace stained tiles
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Fly strips located above food prep surfaces in the dishwashing room.-Ensure fly strips are not located above food or food contact surfaces

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