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Al Qitta Nuts

12130 161 Avenue NW Edmonton AB T5X 5M8 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Al Qitta Nuts has been inspected 3 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since October 24, 2023. The most recent inspection, on November 16, 2023, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 3 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 2, 2023. For example: Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on October 24, 2023. For example: Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 16, 2023. For example: 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?

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 16, 2023. For example: Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?

About this data

These results come from Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health), which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

3 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 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?
      • ** Nov 21/23: Inspection of warehouse has been scheduled. ** October 31, 2023: Outstanding - Operator noted that food products stored at home will be moved to new location. Please note a permit application for the warehouse must be submitted and approved by PHI prior to usage. The application will be sent via email. The facility is currently using an uninspected facility for food storage purposes. ** Ensure all food handling and storage are conducted in the currently inspected or an AHS approved facility.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • ** Nov 16/23Food products were still observed stored directly on the floor during the inspection. Only part of the facility was re-organized. ** Ensure all food products are stored above the ground at all times. ** October 31, 2023 - Outstanding The facility is overcrowded, and food items are kept directly on the floor. The facility is not well organized to allow routine cleaning and inspection for pest. ** Re-organize the facility, ensure all food products are kept at least 5 inches above the ground.
  2. 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?
      • October 31, 2023: Outstanding. 1. The weather stripping of the backdoor is not in good repair. A significant gap was observed. ** Repair or replace weatherstripping of the backdoor 2. The facility is currently not conducting monthly pest control inspections. Past records were also not available for review. ** Conduct monthly pest control inspections, this can be done internally or by an external pest control officer. Records must be available onsite for review upon request.
    • 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?
      • ** October 31, 2023: Outstanding - Operator noted that food products stored at home will be moved to new location. Please note a permit application for the warehouse must be submitted and approved by PHI prior to usage. The application will be sent via email. The facility is currently using an uninspected facility for food storage purposes. ** Ensure all food handling and storage are conducted in the currently inspected or an AHS approved facility.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • ** October 31, 2023 - Outstanding The facility is overcrowded, and food items are kept directly on the floor. The facility is not well organized to allow routine cleaning and inspection for pest. ** Re-organize the facility, ensure all food products are kept at least 5 inches above the ground.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Improper manual dishwashing procedures were observed during the inspection. The sanitizing step was not included, and staff onsite could not properly describe the dishwashing procedures. ** The proper manual dishwashing procedures were discussed during the inspection. Resources will also be provided to operator.
    • 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?
      • 1. The weather stripping of the backdoor is not in good repair. A significant gap was observed. ** Repair or replace weatherstripping of the backdoor 2. The facility is currently not conducting monthly pest control inspections. Past records were also not available for review. ** Conduct monthly pest control inspections, this can be done internally or by an external pest control officer. Records must be available onsite for review upon request.
    • 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?
      • 1. The facility did not have a valid permit displayed. ** Print and display the valid food handling permit. 2. The facility is currently using an uninspected facility for food storage purposes. ** Ensure all food handling and storage are conducted in the currently inspected or an AHS approved facility.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The facility is overcrowded, and food items are kept directly on the floor. The facility is not well organized to allow routine cleaning and inspection for pest. ** Re-organize the facility, ensure all food products are kept at least 5 inches above the ground.

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