Browns Socialhouse

Cleaning cloths were not fully immersed in the sanitizer solution, and the sanitizer was visibly dirty at the time of inspection. The operator was instructed to prepare a fresh sanitizer solution immediately and, moving forward, to ensure that all cleaning cloths are fully immersed in sanitizer when not in use.

No sushi rice pH test strips were available at the time of inspection, as the test strips were out of stock on the same day the inspection was conducted. However, the operator provided documentation demonstrating that the sushi rice pH had been checked and recorded, and that test strips had been used earlier that day. The operator was instructed to obtain new pH test strips and confirmed that they had been ordered, providing proof of purchase to the PHI.

The meat slicer was demonstrated to be improperly cleaned and sanitized. When asked to explain the cleaning procedure, the operator stated that the slicer was cleaned using plain water and then sanitized, without a washing step using detergent and without a proper rinse. The equipment was then dried using paper towel instead of being air‑dried., PHI educated the operator that all food contact equipment must be washed, rinsed, sanitized, and properly air-dried before storage or use. Equipment must be stored in a clean and sanitary manner to prevent contamination and ensure the safe operation of the facility., PHI provided Alberta Health Services (AHS) documentation outlining the proper cleaning and sanitizing steps for food contact equipment via email.