Agora Greek Market
4620 99 Street NW Edmonton AB T6E 5H5 · Food - General
6 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 05. Do food handlers refrain from handling food while ill and have acceptable attire and hygiene?
- Observed the operator smoking inside the facility by the dining area.Correction:-Ashtray and cigarettes were removed.-Ensure there is no smoking inside the food facility including food handling area and dining area.
- 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
- Expired food permit was displayed.Correction:-Ensure that the most recent food handling permit is displayed.
- 05. Do food handlers refrain from handling food while ill and have acceptable attire and hygiene?
- Demand Inspection
3 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Sanitizer bucket was not prepared - corrected onsite.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Raw meat was stored next to produce in a non-working cooler. Raw meat was moved into another cooler on the bottom shelf.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Fume hood canopy is overdue for professional cleaning, was due September 2024. Owner indicated the company is coming tonight.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- -Chemical based dishwasher was measured at 0 ppm. It was observed that the sanitizer pail was empty.Action taken:-New sanitizer pail was connected to the dishwasher and run for 2-3 times. After that, the chlorine concentration was measured at 100 ppm. -Staff instructed to redo the dishes.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- -Inside the walk-in coolers and a freezer, the food item present in a container were observed directly stored on the floor.Action required:-Staff was instructed to store all the food items above the ground to prevent food contamination.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- -Chemical based dishwasher was measured art 25 ppm chlorine.Action required:-Get the dishwasher servicing. It must be pouring 100 ppm chlorine for adequate sanitation of the dishes.-Staff was instructed to use manual 3 sink method for washing dishes until the dishwasher get repaired by the technician.
- 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 control records were not maintained.Action taken:-Education was provided to do a monthly monitoring of the pest and record/document the findings.-Pest control checklist will be provided to the operator via email.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
- A can of pulp of roasted eggplant is observed with a large dent. Ensure that all damaged and/or dented cans are not sold to the public. The operator voluntarily discarded the damaged can during the inspection.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- The chlorine test strips are observed to be expired. Ensure that new test strips are acquired.
- 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?
- No written pest control record is observed. Ensure that written pest control documentation is completed and available on-site. The operator completed the AHS Pest Control checklist during the inspection.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 1. A buildup of dust is observed on the metal shelving in the walk-in cooler. 2. The two stainless-steel utensil storage drawers below the food prep counter in the front food prep area are observed with a buildup of food debris. 1-2. Ensure that the indicated areas are cleaned and sanitized.
- 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?