3310 50 Avenue
This restaurant has been inspected 8 times since September 19, 2024, with 8 passes and 0 closures on record.
One dry product container containing flour had both a scoop in the product with the handle outside, and a bowl., , The bowl was removed by the operator and sent to dishwashing., , All other dry products had scoops stored in the products without the handles touching the food., , Please ensure no bowls are used to scoop from dry bulk supplies, and ensure that no scoops are stored with the handle touching dry goods. It is recommended to store all scoops in the top compartment where they are not touching food products, or inside a clean container stored outside of the bulk bins.
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.
Alberta records each visit as either a routine inspection (with any violations noted) or a closed order. If you see violations listed without a closed order, the operator was allowed to continue while addressing them. A closed order means the inspector required the kitchen to stop serving customers until the issues were corrected.
No iodine test strips capable of confirming the dishwasher is dispensing adequate levels between 12.5–25 ppm were observed., , Please ensure iodine test strips are acquired and used to confirm the dishwasher is adequately dispensing iodine, at least daily prior to using the dishwasher., , ---, Facility had valid quats test strips capable of confirming the quats sanitizer was within the effective range of 200–400 ppm.
Pest control is conducted by a professional company. No records were available from the previous monthly visits., , Please ensure pest control records are retained from the pest control operator after work has been completed, and that they are stored on site where they are readily available for review during inspections.
The valid permit was posted in the back kitchen behind a closed door and was not visible to customers., , The operator moved the valid permit to the window beside the till, where it was easily visible to customers.
Quats sanitizer measured 0 ppm in the sanitizer bucket at the bar. Please ensure quats bottles and buckets are checked regularly to ensure the concentration is at 200 ppm - 400 ppm.
Creamers observed on the guest tables in the casino dining area in room temperature. Staff stated that they're on the tables throughout the day. Creamers are a high-risk food item due to the dairy content. Prolonged exposure to room temperature may increase the risk of bacterial growth and foodborne illness., , Creamers should be stored under temperature control (e.g., in refrigerated units or insulated containers with ice packs) when not in immediate use. Alternatively, consider switching to shelf-stable, single-serve creamers that do not require refrigeration.
Cups/bowls without handles observed used for scooping bulk items. Please ensure to use scoops with handles for bulk.
Please ensure cloths are stored in sanitizer buckets when not in use to prevent bacterial growth in between uses in the bar and main kitchen. , , AHS wiping cloths document provided to operator to share with kitchen and bar staff.
Please ensure high risk food is refrigerated/maintained at a temperature of 4 C and less or 60 C and above (such as French toast mix, garlic in oil mix)., , Please ensure meatballs and other high risk food are thawed under temperature control.
Hand sinks observed stocked with hand sanitizer, instead of hand soap. Please ensure hand sinks are stocked with soap, paper towels, running hot/cold water and a garbage receptacle nearby.
Iodine test strips observed not available for mechanical bar glass wash. Please have test strips available and verify sanitizer concentration at least once daily.
Food safety training refreshers recommended for all staff., Recognized food safety courses in Alberta document shared with operator.
Ice machine observed requiring a deep clean. Please include deep cleaning in monthly cleaning schedule, where ice machine is emptied and clean in place procedure (wash, rinse, sanitize) is conducted.
Ice machine observed requiring a deep clean. Removable parts can be washed at the 3-compartment sink or in the dish-machine. Unremovable parts can be cleaned-in-place (wash, rinse, sanitize). All ice should be removed during deep clean., , *** Please include in regular/monthly sanitation schedule. , , October 29th, 2024 update: Cleaning is in progress for this week.
Please provide sanitizer test strips as they were not available at the time of inspection. Ensure to test sanitizer regularly throughout the day to verify sanitizer concentration strength.
Ice machine observed requiring a deep clean. Removable parts can be washed at the 3-compartment sink or in the dish-machine. Unremovable parts can be cleaned-in-place (wash, rinse, sanitize). All ice should be removed during deep clean., , *** Please include in regular/monthly sanitation schedule.
1. Creamers at the self-service station (in casino and by the kitchen) observed sitting at room temperature. Fresh creamers were placed on ice bath during the inspection. , , *** Creamers are a high-risk food item as it is a dairy product, please ensure creamers are maintained at 4C or less., , , 2. Please keep leafy greens and high-risk foods refrigerated (far left side of the cook line).
Bowls observed used as scoops throughout the kitchen. Please ensure to use scoops with handles (with handles out of the product) and to wash scoops with handles regularly.
Please provide sanitizer test strips as they were not available at the time of inspection. Ensure to test sanitizer regularly throughout the day to verify sanitizer concentration strength.
Gap observed at the receiving door just outside the kitchen. Please repair or replace weather stripping to prevent pest entry.
Please refrain from storing knives in between cooler and counter. This surface is not readily cleaned and sanitized and should not be used to store knives. Alternatively, a knife magnet or knife rack can be used to store clean knives close to the work area.