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Abasand Esso - Food Store

323 Athabasca Avenue Fort McMurray AB T9J 1G9 · Food - General

15 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Flooring in front of the mop sink area was damaged and requires repair and refinishing to be durable, non-porous, and easily cleanable. - January 6, 2025 - An additional location of damaged flooring inside the walk-in cooler at the corner was noted and requires refinishing/repair. Showed both flooring sections to the store manager during the inspection. - March 28, 2025 - No progress made. Store manager indicated that he has informed the store owners of the issue and is waiting for information to proceed. Action is required, complete the repair and/or provide a detailed timeline with information for a contractor by the target deadline date. - May 2, 2025 - Damaged section of flooring in front of mop sink has become larger since last inspection. Manager indicated that owners are still looking for a contractor. - Sept 8, 2025 - Mop sink area flooring had been refinished. Flooring in the walk-in cooler was still damaged - manager indicated that the repair in that area had not worked. - March 18, 2026 - Multiple areas of the walk-in cooler floor remain damaged. Owner indicated that it is an ongoing issue with the repairs.- April 6, 2026 - Multiple areas of the walk-in cooler floor remain damaged. Operator indicated that they are aware of the flooring deficiency and are planning to re-do that section of flooring.- April 22, 2026 - Multiple areas of the walk-in cooler floor remain damaged. Operator indicated that they are aware of the flooring deficiency and are planning to re-do that section of flooring. - May 29, 2026 - No progress was made on the walk-in cooler flooring and the previously patched flooring in front of the mop sink has several missing chunks and also needs refinishing again.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Fan covers in the walk-in cooler had a buildup of dirt and food debris. Ensure that the covers are cleaned on a regular basis.
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Flooring in front of the mop sink area was damaged and requires repair and refinishing to be durable, non-porous, and easily cleanable. - January 6, 2025 - An additional location of damaged flooring inside the walk-in cooler at the corner was noted and requires refinishing/repair. Showed both flooring sections to the store manager during the inspection. - March 28, 2025 - No progress made. Store manager indicated that he has informed the store owners of the issue and is waiting for information to proceed. Action is required, complete the repair and/or provide a detailed timeline with information for a contractor by the target deadline date. - May 2, 2025 - Damaged section of flooring in front of mop sink has become larger since last inspection. Manager indicated that owners are still looking for a contractor. - Sept 8, 2025 - Mop sink area flooring had been refinished. Flooring in the walk-in cooler was still damaged - manager indicated that the repair in that area had not worked. - March 18, 2026 - Multiple areas of the walk-in cooler floor remain damaged. Owner indicated that it is an ongoing issue with the repairs.- April 6, 2026 - Multiple areas of the walk-in cooler floor remain damaged. Operator indicated that they are aware of the flooring deficiency and are planning to re-do that section of flooring.- April 22, 2026 - Multiple areas of the walk-in cooler floor remain damaged. Operator indicated that they are aware of the flooring deficiency and are planning to re-do that section of flooring.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Fan covers in the walk-in cooler had a build up of dirt and food debris. Ensure that the covers are cleaned on a regular basis.Fan covers in the walk-in freezer have been cleaned.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Flooring in front of the mop sink area was damaged and requires repair and refinishing to be durable, non-porous, and easily cleanable. - January 6, 2025 - An additional location of damaged flooring inside the walk-in cooler at the corner was noted and requires refinishing/repair. Showed both flooring sections to the store manager during the inspection. - March 28, 2025 - No progress made. Store manager indicated that he has informed the store owners of the issue and is waiting for information to proceed. Action is required, complete the repair and/or provide a detailed timeline with information for a contractor by the target deadline date. - May 2, 2025 - Damaged section of flooring in front of mop sink has become larger since last inspection. Manager indicated that owners are still looking for a contractor. - Sept 8, 2025 - Mop sink area flooring had been refinished. Flooring in the walk-in cooler was still damaged - manager indicated that the repair in that area had not worked. - March 18, 2026 - Multiple areas of the walk-in cooler floor remain damaged. Owner indicated that it is an ongoing issue with the repairs.- April 6, 2026 - Multiple areas of the walk-in cooler floor remain damaged. Operator indicated that they are aware of the flooring deficiency and are planning to re-do that section of flooring.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • The wall between the mop sink and the 3-compartment sink was in disrepair - finish peeling off in significant sized sections - exposing unfinished absorbent materials underneath. Repair/refinish the wall to be non-porous and easily cleanable. Operator indicated that there is a plan to re-finish and cover the damaged section of the wall with a plate. Inspector asked for a timeline of when the repairs are to occur.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Fan covers in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer had a build up of dirt and food debris. Ensure that the covers are cleaned on a regular basis.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Flooring in front of the mop sink area was damaged and requires repair and refinishing to be durable, non-porous, and easily cleanable. - January 6, 2025 - An additional location of damaged flooring inside the walk-in cooler at the corner was noted and requires refinishing/repair. Showed both flooring sections to the store manager during the inspection. - March 28, 2025 - No progress made. Store manager indicated that he has informed the store owners of the issue and is waiting for information to proceed. Action is required, complete the repair and/or provide a detailed timeline with information for a contractor by the target deadline date. - May 2, 2025 - Damaged section of flooring in front of mop sink has become larger since last inspection. Manager indicated that owners are still looking for a contractor. - Sept 8, 2025 - Mop sink area flooring had been refinished. Flooring in the walk-in cooler was still damaged - manager indicated that the repair in that area had not worked. - March 18, 2026 - Multiple areas of the walk-in cooler floor remain damaged. Owner indicated that it is an ongoing issue with the repairs.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • The wall between the mop sink and the 3-compartment sink was in disrepair - finish peeling off in significant sized sections - exposing unfinished absorbent materials underneath. Repair/refinish the wall to be non-porous and easily cleanable.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Fan covers in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer had a build up of dirt and food debris. Ensure that the covers are cleaned on a regular basis.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • The front counter and beverage center wiping cloth sanitizer solution buckets measured less than 100pm chlorine. New solutions were prepared during the inspection.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Bulk ingredient bin scoops were stored inside the bins with the handles in contact with the product. Discussed issue with staff during the inspection. Scoops should be stored separate from ingredient containers and/or stored in the container in such a way that prevents the handle from contacting the product inside.
    • 16. Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
      • Pest monitoring inspection reports not up to date. Please note that an active pest monitoring inspection is expected when completing this template (photocopies of previous reports with a new date are not acceptable).
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Flooring in front of the mop sink area was damaged and requires repair and refinishing to be durable, non-porous, and easily cleanable. - January 6, 2025 - An additional location of damaged flooring inside the walk-in cooler at the corner was noted and requires refinishing/repair. Showed both flooring sections to the store manager during the inspection. - March 28, 2025 - No progress made. Store manager indicated that he has informed the store owners of the issue and is waiting for information to proceed. Action is required, complete the repair and/or provide a detailed timeline with information for a contractor by the target deadline date. - May 2, 2025 - Damaged section of flooring in front of mop sink has become larger since last inspection. Manager indicated that owners are still looking for a contractor. - Sept 8, 2025 - Mop sink area flooring had been refinished. Flooring in the walk-in cooler was still damaged - manager indicated that the repair in that area had not worked.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • The wall between the mop sink and the 3-compartment sink was in disrepair - finish peeling off in significant sized sections - exposing unfinished absorbent materials underneath. Repair/refinish the wall to be non-porous and easily cleanable.Lower shelf in walk-in freezer was less than 6 inches off the floor. Raise this shelf to be at least 6 inches above the floor.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Wiping cloth solutions in various locations throughout the facility were tested to be below the required 100ppm chlorine concentration (50ppm, 10ppm, and 10ppm). All solutions were remade during the inspection by staff.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Bulk ingredient bin scoops were stored inside the bins with the handles in contact with the product. Discussed issue with staff during the inspection. Scoops should be stored separate from ingredient containers and/or stored in the container in such a way that prevents the handle from contacting the product inside.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Hot held chicken products measured less than 60C in the front counter warmer unit. Products were discarded during the inspection and hot holding discussed with staff.The milk/cream dispenser cooler did not have an internal thermometer. Staff obtained a thermometer for this unit during the inspection.
    • 16. Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
      • Pest monitoring inspection reports not up to date. Please note that an active pest monitoring inspection is expected when completing this template (photocopies of previous reports with a new date are not acceptable).
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Flooring in front of the mop sink area was damaged and requires repair and refinishing to be durable, non-porous, and easily cleanable. - January 6, 2025 - An additional location of damaged flooring inside the walk-in cooler at the corner was noted and requires refinishing/repair. Showed both flooring sections to the store manager during the inspection. - March 28, 2025 - No progress made. Store manager indicated that he has informed the store owners of the issue and is waiting for information to proceed. Action is required, complete the repair and/or provide a detailed timeline with information for a contractor by the target deadline date. - May 2, 2025 - Damaged section of flooring in front of mop sink has become larger since last inspection. Manager indicated that owners are still looking for a contractor.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • The wall between the mop sink and the 3-compartment sink was in disrepair - finish peeling off in significant sized sections - exposing unfinished absorbent materials underneath. Repair/refinish the wall to be non-porous and easily cleanable.Lower shelf in walk-in freezer was less than 6 inches off the floor. Raise this shelf to be at least 6 inches above the floor.Cardboard used as flooring in the walk-in freezer. This is not a cleanable material and needs to be removed/not used in this application.
  7. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Flooring in front of the mop sink area was damaged and requires repair and refinishing to be durable, non-porous, and easily cleanable. - January 6, 2025 - An additional location of damaged flooring inside the walk-in cooler at the corner was noted and requires refinishing/repair. Showed both flooring sections to the store manager during the inspection. - March 28, 2025 - No progress made. Store manager indicated that he has informed the store owners of the issue and is waiting for information to proceed. Action is required, complete the repair and/or provide a detailed timeline with information for a contractor by the target deadline date. - May 2, 2025 - Damaged section of flooring in front of mop sink has become larger since last inspection. Manager indicated that owners are still looking for a contractor.
  8. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 16. Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
      • Pest monitoring inspection report record missing for July 2024 at time of inspection. Ensure pest monitoring inspections are conducted monthly. - January 6, 2025 - pest monitoring checklist records were not up to date. Store manager indicated that he would complete them monthly. Send the checklist record for February for review. - March 28, 2025 - pest monitoring checklist records were not up to date. Store manager filled out checklist during the inspection, however a physical inspection for pest activity and entry points is required monthly. Discussed issue/inspection method with store manager during the inspection.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • The front finish on the coffee/beverage area island was in disrepair (peeling off) and requires repair/refinishing to be smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable. - March 28, 2025 - no progress. Store manager indicated that the same contractor that would be repairing the flooring will also repair the cabinetry. Complete the repair and/or provide a detailed timeline with information for a contractor by the target deadline date.The shelving in the walk-in freezer was less than 6 inches off the ground and needs to be raised up for effective cleaning and product protection. - February 7, 2025 - all products had been removed from the lowest shelf. Store manager indicated that the bottom shelf would no longer be used.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Flooring in front of the mop sink area was damaged and requires repair and refinishing to be durable, non-porous, and easily cleanable. - January 6, 2025 - An additional location of damaged flooring inside the walk-in cooler at the corner was noted and requires refinishing/repair. Showed both flooring sections to the store manager during the inspection. - March 28, 2025 - No progress made. Store manager indicated that he has informed the store owners of the issue and is waiting for information to proceed. Action is required, complete the repair and/or provide a detailed timeline with information for a contractor by the target deadline date.
  9. Risk Management Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Sanitizer solution bucket at front counter measured 0ppm chlorine. New solution mixed during the inspection.
    • 16. Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
      • Pest monitoring inspection report record missing for July 2024 at time of inspection. Ensure pest monitoring inspections are conducted monthly. - January 6, 2025 - pest monitoring checklist records were not up to date. Store manager indicated that he would complete them monthly. Send the checklist record for February for review.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • The front finish on the coffee/beverage area island was in disrepair (peeling off) and requires repair/refinishing to be smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable.The shelving in the walk-in freezer was less than 6 inches off the ground and needs to be raised up for effective cleaning and product protection. - February 7, 2025 - all products had been removed from the lowest shelf. Store manager indicated that the bottom shelf would no longer be used.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Flooring in front of the mop sink area was damaged and requires repair and refinishing to be durable, non-porous, and easily cleanable. - January 6, 2025 - An additional location of damaged flooring inside the walk-in cooler at the corner was noted and requires refinishing/repair. Showed both flooring sections to the store manager during the inspection.
  10. Monitoring Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • The bleach wiping cloth bucket solution at the front counter measured 0ppm chlorine. A new 100ppm solution was prepared during the inspection.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • An internal thermometer was missing from line cooler 2 in the kitchen. Install a new thermometer.
    • 16. Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
      • Pest monitoring inspection report record missing for July 2024 at time of inspection. Ensure pest monitoring inspections are conducted monthly. - January 6, 2025 - pest monitoring checklist records were not up to date. Store manager indicated that he would complete them monthly. Send the checklist record for February for review.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • The front finish on the coffee/beverage area island was in disrepair (peeling off) and requires repair/refinishing to be smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable.The shelving in the walk-in freezer was less than 6 inches off the ground and needs to be raised up for effective cleaning and product protection.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Flooring in front of the mop sink area was damaged and requires repair and refinishing to be durable, non-porous, and easily cleanable. - January 6, 2025 - An additional location of damaged flooring inside the walk-in cooler at the corner was noted and requires refinishing/repair. Showed both flooring sections to the store manager during the inspection.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The sandwich cooler door handle was damaged, and tape was used to temporarily hold it together. Repair/replace the door handle so that it is in good repair/easily cleanable.
  11. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 16. Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
      • Gap to outside noted through the double door entrance with doors closed. All exterior doors must be completely sealed to the outside to prevent the entry of pests and/or vermin. Pest monitoring inspection report record missing for July 2024 at time of inspection. Ensure pest monitoring inspections are conducted monthly.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Flooring in front of the mop sink area was damaged and requires repair and refinishing to be durable, non-porous, and easily cleanable.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • The front finish on the coffee/beverage area island was in disrepair (peeling off) and requires repair/refinishing to be smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable.The shelving in the walk-in freezer was less than 6 inches off the ground and needs to be raised up for effective cleaning and product protection.
  12. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • The front finish on the coffee/beverage area island was in disrepair (peeling off) and requires repair/refinishing to be smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable.The shelving in the walk-in freezer was less than 6 inches off the ground and needs to be raised up for effective cleaning and product protection.
  13. Monitoring Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Wiping cloth sanitizer solution buckets measured less than 100ppm chlorine.Ensure test strips are used to monitor solution concentration when preparing the solution and to determine frequency of replacement.
    • 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
      • Unlabeled chemical bottle noted in the kitchen area. Manager notified and asked to discard solution and ensure the bottle is labeled to identify the contents.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Several hot held product in the front counter warmer unit measured less than 60C. These products were discarded during the inspection. Ensure all hot held products are kept above 60C at all times and a probe thermometer is used to monitor the products in this unit.
    • 16. Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
      • Pest monitoring inspection record were incomplete for the last several months. Store manager completed an inspection form during the inspection. Ensure pest monitoring inspections are completed regularly.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • The front counter hand sink was not functional at the time of the inspection due to frozen pipes which also caused the dipper well to not be running. - Repair plumbing to hand sink and dipper well.The front finish on the coffee/beverage area island was in disrepair (peeling off) and requires repair/refinishing to be smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable.The shelving in the walk-in freezer was less than 6 inches off the ground and needs to be raised up for effective cleaning and product protection.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Dipper well was not functioning at time of the inspection and ice cream scoops were stored in room temperature water on the counter. - Repair plumbing to dipper well - In meantime store scoops inside the freezer or a cooler when not in active use and/or use a cleaned scoop for each new scoop and clean and sanitize the scoops after each use (multiple scoops would be recommended) - Discussed scoop storage with staff and scoops were cleaned and sanitized during the inspection.Have the front hot holding unit serviced as required to ensure all products are maintained above 60C - seemed that products on the lower shelf were not at warm as the upper shelf.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • A large flour spill on the back shelving unit was noted and requires cleaning.
  14. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Wiping cloths were stored on the counter - cloths were transferred to sanitizing solutions during the inspection. Wiping cloths must be kept in sanitizing solutions when not in active use.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Food products in the hot holding display measured less than 60C. Products were discarded during the inspection. Ensure the hot holding unit is monitored and serviced if needed to ensure all products are maintained above 60C.Gravy in kitchen hot holding unit measured less than 60C. Product was reheated during the inspection.
    • 16. Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
      • Pest monitoring inspection records were not available for review at the time of the inspection. Submit the previous 3 month's inspection records for review to EPH.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • 3-compartment sink faucet had a drip that requires repair.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The probe thermometer onsite was not functioning at the time of the inspection. Repair or replace the probe thermometer.