5301 43 Street
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.
The Red Deer Senior Citizen's Downtown House
This restaurant has been inspected 18 times since July 18, 2023, with 6 in compliance, 12 not in compliance, and 0 closures on record.
No violations
1 violation
Older building so housekeeping in going to be a concern and upkeep is necessary. , Hard-to-reach areas such as under dry storage shelves, behind deep freezer and under pop dispenser have debris. Put into weekly cleaning schedule. , Some slime build-up on inside of dishwasher. Cleaned while present.
No violations
3 violations
Wipe cloths stored out of solution. , Wipe cloths need to be stored in solution to maintain as a disinfectant. Wipe cloths need to be damp to maintain the 1-3 minute sanitizer time for QUATs (needs to be damp for entire time)., , 200ppm QUATs measured.
Pot of grease placed in front of the hand sink prevents easy access and easy use. , Removed to keep hand sink accessible.
1. Debris under dry storage shelving. , 2. Debris behind deep fryer. , 3. Debris on edges of kitchen dishwasher., , Clean.
No violations
1 violation
Far food preparation coolers measured 11C on the infrared thermometer and 7C on the probe thermometer, in food., Lid was open and likely leading to higher temperature. Close lid as much as possible. , Monitor and adjust to ensure 4C or less.
No violations
3 violations
Bucket with orange peels located in bar hand washing sink. Removed, keep hand sink free of items to promote easy hand washing., , Soap, paper towels and hot water available at all hand sinks.
Facility was unable to locate QUATs and Iodine test strips. Ecolabs maintains dishwasher, acquire test strips from them., , Chlorine test strips available.
Debris in hard to reach areas such as behind ice machine and under dry storage shelving., Clean., , Facility has improved cleaning practices in the kitchen area, including ceiling. , Hard facility to clean due to age of building.
No violations
1 violation
The cutting board on the west prep cooler was observed to be in disrepair., , **Please have chopping board repaired or replaced to ensure that it is cleanable., ,
3 violations
The mashed potatoes were measured at 29 degrees C. , , After the conversation with the sous chef, the mashed potatoes were placed in the oven for reheating purposes.
The cutting board on the west prep cooler was observed to be in disrepair., , **Please have chopping board repaired or replaced to ensure that it is cleanable., ,
The following areas indicated during the inspection requires cleaning:, , - Inside and behind the ice machine, - Mop sink area, - Cooler, - Hard-to-reach areas (behind and underneath the equipment), - Dry storage area (organization)
1 violation
The cutting board on the west prep cooler was observed to be in disrepair., , **Please have chopping board repaired or replaced to ensure that it is cleanable., ,
4 violations
The hand sink was obstructed. It was being used to thaw meat., , **Ensure hand sinks are used for handwashing purposes only and are kept accessible at all times., , -The items being thawed were removed from the sink during the inspection.
Several areas of wall surfacing above the dish/utensil shelves were observed to be in disrepair., , **Have those areas of the wall re-finished to ensure they are smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.,
The cutting board on the west prep cooler was observed to be in disrepair., , **Please have chopping board repaired or replaced to ensure that it is cleanable., ,
No violations
2 violations
The east prep cooler measured at 6.5 degrees C at the inserts and 5.9 degrees C at the bottom compartment during the reinspection., , , **Please adjust cooler temperature to ensure that they are maintaining a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C or below.
Sections of the walls around the utensil shelves in the dishwashing area are in disrepair., , **Ensure the walls are in good repair and made of materials that are smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
7 violations
The east prep cooler measured at 12 degrees C at the inserts and 7 degrees C at the bottom compartment. , , -The Chef on duty informed the PHI that coolers had been recently adjusted., , **Please monitor the coolers to ensure that they are maintaining a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C or below.
- Scoops without handles were observed in bulk food containers in the dry storage area., , **Ensure to use scoops with handles and store the scoops in a manner that prevents the handles from coming in contact with the food items.
Staff personal items were observed on a shelf holding food items. , , **Ensure personal items are stored in dedicated storage areas which must be separate from areas for storage of food and utensils., , The operator moved the item to the dedicated storage area during the inspection.
3 violations
The lid of chest freezer in the dry goods area is in poor condition and doesn't close well. This allows cold air to escape the unit making it work harder to keep foods frozen. The freezer should be repaired or replaced. , , Staff indicated that a new upright commercial freezer is on order on when it arrives, the chest freezer will be taken out of service.
The sides of the grill and fryers and the floor under this equipment has a build up of grease and debris. Please give this equipment and the floor a thorough cleaning.
The ceiling in the kitchen, especially around air vents, is very dusty. Dust and debris can fall off the ceiling onto foods, equipment and staff causing a contamination concern. Please clean the ceiling thoroughly., , July 21/23: About half of the ceiling tiles have been cleaned. The rest will be done this weekend.
4 violations
Walk-in Cooler: 4.1C, Chest Freezer: -13C, Steam Table: 76.9C, Small Prep Cooler: 0.9C, Whynter Mini Freezer (bar): -26C, Bar Coolers: 1.4C & -*6.9C, , Large Prep Cooler 12.5C, Mini Glass-doored Cooler (bar): 11.9C, , The large prep cooler in the kitchen was too warm. The cooler has been turned down and staff will be monitoring it throughout the afternoon to ensure it recovers to 4C or less. , The mini glass-doored cooler behind the bar was also too warm. Staff moved all the high-risk foods into a different cooler and the unit was taken out of service until it can be repaired.
The lid of chest freezer in the dry goods area is in poor condition and doesn't close well. This allows cold air to escape the unit making it work harder to keep foods frozen. The freezer should be repaired or replaced. , , Staff indicated that a new upright commercial freezer is on order on when it arrives, the chest freezer will be taken out of service.
The ceiling tiles in the kitchen requires cleaning., , -The Chef advised that cleaning for the ceiling has been scheduled for April 3rd.
An expired food handling permit was on display at the facility., , **Ensure a valid food permit is on display at the facility at all times.
Sections of the walls around the utensil shelves in the dishwashing area are in disrepair., , **Ensure the walls are in good repair and made of materials that are smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
A buildup of scale was observed on the inside walls of the ice machine., , **Please have the equipment cleaned and sanitized and increase the overall frequency of cleaning for this item.
The following areas/ items require cleaning:, , -The utensil shelves opposite in the dishwashing area. , -The floors beneath the utensil shelves in the dishwashing area., , Please have these areas/items cleaned and sanitized.
The sides of the grill and fryers and the floor under this equipment has a build up of grease and debris. Please give this equipment and the floor a thorough cleaning.
The ceiling in the kitchen, especially around air vents, is very dusty. Dust and debris can fall off the ceiling onto foods, equipment and staff causing a contamination concern. Please clean the ceiling thoroughly.