Sahara

An approved sanitizer was not ready while food preparation was occurring. Once notified, a bleach solution of 100ppm was prepared. , , ** Please ensure a sanitizer is readily available while food preparation is happening.

Multiple coolers in the kitchen and bar areas were not equipped with thermometers to monitor food storage temperatures. , , ** Provide thermometers to monitor each cooler unit.

1. Scoops and their respective handles were stored in bulk containers with direct contact to food products. Once notified, scoops were properly stored. , , , 2. Ice scoop was stored with incompatible items such as screwdriver and screws. Once notified the scoop was moved to proper location. , , ** Please ensure food products and utensils are protected from contamination while in storage. Different options to maintain bulk foods and proper scoop storage practices were discussed with kitchen supervisor and staff onsite.

1. A gap was observed at the bottom of the received door. , ** Repair or replace weatherstripping to properly seal the backdoor. , , , 2. Pest control inspections are now conducted in house, using the AHS checklist.

Food storage surfaces (mounted shelving) in the back kitchen with aluminum foil, were observed to be rough. , , ** Provide smooth and easy-to-clean surfaces, especially in areas intended for food processing and storage.

** 1. Outstanding March 11/25: The wall near in the dishwashing area is still in poor condition. Areas of the back kitchen areas were also observed with unfinished wood. , , ** Please ensure all surfaces (walls) in the kitchen area have a smooth, non-absorbent, and easy-to-clean finish. , ------, Wall near the dishwashing area was not in good repair and unfinished. , , ** Repair wall to have a surface that is smooth, non-absorbent, and easy-to-clean.

1. The dishwashing racks storing clean utensils were observed with accumulation of grime and debris. , ** Have clean and sanitary dishwashing racks. , , 2. Ice cream scoop was observed with accumulation of debris, which appeared to potentially be scaling or rust. Staff decided to discard the scoop and provided a new one. , ** Have a clean and sanitary utensils for the ice cream area.

Staff onsite were using vinegar as a sanitizer during the inspection. Once notified, a chlorine solution of 100ppm was prepared. , , ** Please note that vinegar is not an approved sanitizer. While food preparation is occurring an approved sanitizer should be readily available. , ** Sanitizing cloths should also be submerged into the approved sanitizer.

Facility was not equipped with test strips to monitor the strength of the sanitizer. , , ** Provide suitable test strips to monitor the sanitizer currently used in the facility.

Pest control records were not available for review during the inspection. If available, send a recent copy to PHI for review. , , ** Have monthly pest control measures in place, and ensure records are readily available for review upon request.

** March 21/2024: Outstanding , Action Required: Print and display food handling permit at a location visible to customers. , , Food handling permit was not on public display., , Corrective action: post permit on display.

Staff onsite showed poor knowledge of safe food handling practices. , , ** I strongly recommend staff to complete the Food Safety Training. List of approved coursed can be found on the AHS-EPH Website. https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-food-safety-training-requirements-in-alberta.pdf

Wall near the dishwashing area was not in good repair and unfinished. , , ** Repair wall to have a surface that is smooth, non-absorbent, and easy-to-clean.

, 1. The drink distributor in the bar areas was not kept in clean and sanitary manner. , , ** Clean and sanitizer the area listed above, ensure a routine cleaning schedule is in place. , , 2. Facility was not equipped with a written clean and sanitation schedule during the inspection. , , ** Develop a detailed cleaning and sanitation schedule and ensure staff are trained to implement it.