207 Banff Avenue
In Compliance
No violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health
This record comes from Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health, which inspects food premises across Alberta. Inspectors record any violations of applicable health regulations on each visit. The result above is the most recent inspection on file.
In Compliance means no violations were outstanding at that visit. Not in Compliance means one or more violations were found that weren't corrected on site. Closed means the inspector ordered the premises to stop serving customers until the issues were corrected.
Block Kitchen + Bar - Events
This restaurant has been inspected 9 times since November 29, 2023, with 2 in compliance, 7 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
No violations
7 violations
One unlabeled sanitizer spray bottle was noted in the kitchen., , - Please ensure all chemicals used are appropriately labelled to indicate their contents.
No thermometer could be located in the meat walk-in cooler. , , - Please ensure this fridge is equipped with a thermometer.
Some frozen meats were observed thawing in still water at room temperature. Items were still frozen and were put into the fridge. , , - Please ensure items are thawed using a safe method such as in the fridge below 4C, under cold running water, in the microwave if going to be cooked immediately, or as part of the cooking process.
Many staff meals were out on the main cook line and in prep areas. , , - Please ensure there is a dedicated place where staff can consume food and personal foods are not out on in the prep areas.
No QUAT test strips could be located onsite. , , - Please acquire appropriate test strips for the sanitizers used.
There is a large hole in the wall in the dry storage area by the flour bins. , , - Please seal this hole. Ensure all walls are smooth and easily cleanable.
Some food debris noted underneath the dry storage shelves in the upstairs area. , , - Please clean this area.
No violations
6 violations
Some food handlers were wearing cloth/rope bracelets. , , - Bracelets were removed, please ensure food handlers are not wearing any hand jewelry that would come into contact with food or prevent hands from being adequately washed.
There was an unlabeled sanitizer bottle onsite. , , - Please ensure all chemicals are labelled to indicate their contents.
Some personal drinks were out on the main cook line. , , - Please ensure any personal items are stored separately away from food prep areas. Drinks were moved onsite.
5 violations
The sauces in the ice baths on the cook line and at the salad station were around 9C internally. , , - Please ensure all high-risk foods are stored below 4C, add more ice and ensure inserts are fully submerged in the ice.
Some items in the walk-in vegetable cooler were stored directly on the ground. , , - Please ensure that all food items are at least 15cm above the ground.
There is a large gap/crack in the flooring in the upstairs by the freezers. Gap is beginning to catch food debris. , , - Please repair the flooring, ensure it is smooth and cleanable.
6 violations
The sauces in the ice baths on the cook line and at the salad station were around 9C internally. , , - Please ensure all high-risk foods are stored below 4C, add more ice and ensure inserts are fully submerged in the ice.
Some items in the walk-in vegetable cooler were stored directly on the ground. , , - Please ensure that all food items are at least 15cm above the ground.
1) There is no splash guard on the hand sink in the right prep area. Food was cooling directly next to this sink. , , - Food was moved. Please ensure that food prep is done away from this sink or that a splash guard is installed., , 2) Salad bowl was stored on top of lettuce at the salad station. , , - Please do not stack bowls and utensils on top of open food.
5 violations
, Sanitizer bottles were unlabeled in the kitchen. Operator was able to add labels during the inspection. , , - Ensure all chemicals used are labelled to indicate their contents.
, Meats were observed thawing in still water. , , - Ensure all products are thawed either under cold running water, in the fridge, or as part of the cooking process, so that the product does not enter the temperature danger zone.
, The paper towel at the bar hand sink is not in a dispenser. , , - Please provide an appropriate dispenser for the paper towel.
5 violations
, Some bottles of sanitizer were unlabeled. , , - Ensure all chemical bottles are properly labelled to indicate their contents.
, The paper towel at the bar hand sink is not in a dispenser. , , - Please provide an appropriate dispenser for the paper towel.
, 1) QUAT test strips could not be located. , , - Please provide appropriate test strips for the QUAT sanitizer to ensure it is at an appropriate food safe concentration.
7 violations
, Some bottles of sanitizer were unlabeled. , , - Ensure all chemical bottles are properly labelled to indicate their contents.
, 1) Cheese slices, tortellini, and the salad dressings in ice baths had surface temperatures of around 13C. , , - More ice was added to the ice baths to ensure the food is surrounded by ice and can be held below 4C. ,
, The paper towel at the bar hand sink is not in a dispenser. , , - Please provide an appropriate dispenser for the paper towel.
Some items in the walk-in vegetable cooler were stored directly on the ground. , , - Please ensure that all food items are at least 15cm above the ground.
Many large flies were noted in the kitchen area. , , - More fly lights/traps may be needed to control the flies. Please ensure pest control measures are taken, remove and standing water/food debris from the area.
Overall, the facility is clean and in good repair. There was some grease/dust buildup in the following areas:, , - Rack on the ceiling above the main cook line, - Hood vents above equipment on the main cook line, - Behind equipment in the salad area, - Upstairs dry storage area by the flour bins, , Please clean these areas.
Some of the wooden plates used to hold the steel containers are in disrepair. , , - Please repair or replace those that are badly damaged and are no longer cleanable.
The ceilings and lights in the main kitchen area had a buildup of dust and grease on them. , , - Clean the ceilings.
There is a large gap/crack in the flooring in the upstairs by the freezers. Gap is beginning to catch food debris. , , - Please repair the flooring, ensure it is smooth and cleanable.
Some of the wooden plates used to hold the steel containers are in disrepair. , , - Please repair or replace those that are badly damaged and are no longer cleanable.
1) The ceilings and lights in the main kitchen area had a buildup of dust and grease on them. , , - Clean the ceilings. , , 2) Some debris was noted in the slicer. , , - Please clean the slicer. , , 3) Some flour and dust was noted in the upstairs dry storage area. , , - Please clean this area.
, QUAT test strips could not be located. , , - Please provide appropriate test strips for the QUAT sanitizer to ensure it is at an appropriate food safe concentration.
, The ceilings and lights in the main kitchen area had a buildup of dust and grease on them. , , - Clean the ceilings. ,
, 1) The floor in the upstairs dry storage area is beginning to lift in places. , , - Repair the floor to ensure that there is not a tripping hazard., ,
, 1) The ceilings and lights in the main kitchen area had a buildup of dust and grease on them. , , - Clean the ceilings. , , 2) There was some visible mould inside of the ice machines. , , - Clean the ice machines to remove all mould and scale.
, 1) Some items in the upstairs dry storage area were stored directly on the floor. , , - Ensure all food products are stored at least 15 cm above the ground to prevent contamination. , , 2) The salad bowl was stored directly on top of the lettuce. The bottom of the bowl could contaminate the lettuce. , , - Do not store equipment on top of food.
, 1) The chlorine test strips for the dishwasher were expired. , , - Please acquire appropriate test strips to ensure the dishwasher is working properly. , , 2) QUAT test strips could not be located. , , - Please provide appropriate test strips for the QUAT sanitizer to ensure it is at an appropriate food safe concentration.
, 1) The floor in the upstairs dry storage area is beginning to lift in places. , , - Repair the floor to ensure that there is not a tripping hazard., , 2) There was a leak in the ceiling next to the ice machines. , , - Repair the leak. , , 3) The paint on the wooden shelve with the large mixer is chipping. This surface is no longer smooth and cleanable., , - Repaint or refinish this surface to ensure it can be adequately cleaned.
, 1) There was some food debris (flour) in the upstairs dry storage area. , , - Thoroughly clean this area. , , 2) Shelving throughout the facility had a build-up of grease and debris on it. , , - Clean all shelving. , , 3) The ceilings and lights in the main kitchen area had a buildup of dust and grease on them. , , - Clean the ceilings. , , 4) There was some visible mould inside of the ice machines. , , - Clean the ice machines to remove all mould and scale.