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Almira's Mediterranean Grill

40 Elizabeth Street Okotoks AB T1S 1J7 · Food - General

4 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • A written sanitation plan was not available for review at the time of inspection. Provide a cleaning list which includes daily, weekly, and monthly tasks.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Containers of sriracha and pomegranate molasses were being stored in the staff washroom at the time of inspection.- Food cannot be stored in a washroom.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • No functional thermometer was available at the time of inspection.- Functional thermometer required to monitor cooking and hot holding temperatures.
    • 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?
      • The Food Handling Permit displayed in this facility expired in 2020.Post the current Food Handling Permit in an area viewable to the public.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • A written sanitation plan was not available for review at the time of inspection. Provide a cleaning list which includes daily, weekly, and monthly tasks.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Plastic storage bins (blue Rubbermaid) were being used to prepare pickled vegetables. These containers are not explicitly food grade and do not have NSF certification that verifies it as food safe. *Operator is in the process of phasing out these containers in favour of food-grade ones.*
    • 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?
      • The Food Handling Permit displayed in this facility expired in 2020.Post the current Food Handling Permit in an area viewable to the public.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Several walls in food handling areas were observed to be damaged, including the wall behind and beside the chest freezer, and behind the hot holding units. Repair noted areas so surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • A written sanitation plan was not available for review at the time of inspection. Provide a cleaning list which includes daily, weekly, and monthly tasks.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Plastic storage bins (blue Rubbermaid) were being used to prepare pickled vegetables. These containers are not explicitly food grade and do not have NSF certification that verifies it as food safe. *Operator is in the process of phasing out these containers in favour of food-grade ones.*
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • The probe thermometer available onsite was not functional at the time of inspection. Repair or replace probe thermometer.
    • 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?
      • The Food Handling Permit displayed in this facility expired in 2020.Post the current Food Handling Permit in an area viewable to the public.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • More cleaning is needed in the following areas:- The top and sides of the stove in the back area- The front, sides, and back of fryer unit
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • A written sanitation plan was not available for review at the time of inspection. Provide a cleaning list which includes daily, weekly, and monthly tasks.