Athabasca Valley Inn & Suites
124 Athabasca Avenue Hinton AB T7V 2A5 · Food - General
17 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
2 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- The QUAT sanitizer in the spray bottle measured below 200 ppm. Staff prepared a new solution, which tested at 200 ppm.Ensure sanitizer solutions are prepared and maintained at the required concentration.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Boxes of frozen fries were stored directly on the floor of the walk‑in freezer. Staff removed the boxes and placed them on top of the crates to ensure proper off‑floor storage.Ensure all food items are stored at least 15 cm (6 inches) off the floor to prevent contamination and allow for proper cleaning.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- The concentration of the Quats sanitizer was below 200 ppm. The staff refilled the sanitizer bottle and subsequently measured the concentration at 200 ppm.Please ensure that the sanitizer solutions are regularly monitored to maintain their effectiveness.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- The temperature of one of the sandwich preparation coolers located next to the grills was recorded at 11 degrees Celsius. Staff were instructed to discard the eggs stored in the cooler, as they had been kept there for over two hours. The other items such as croutons and lettuce were moved to a different cooler. staff mentioned that they have already talked to the management about the cooler.Please repair the cooler as soon as possible. In the meantime, do not use it to store high risk food items such as eggs, cheese, and sauces.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- - The inside of the line coolers needs some cleaning to get rid of the dirt buildup. The manager was advised to send a picture after it has been done.- Freezer next to the grill had some ice buildup. PHI advised the manager to take out all the food items and run a defrost cycle to remove all the ice buildup.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- The venue area mechanical glass washer did not have sanitizer (the iodine sanitizer container was empty). - Manager provided new iodine sanitizer at the time of inspection. - Advised the manager to wash again all glassware that were washed previously.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- The venue area hand sink was not equipped with hand soap. - Please provide a liquid hand soap with appropriate dispenser.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- No quats test strips observed during the inspection.PHI tested the sanitizer which was measured at 200PPM.Ensure to have test strip for the Quats sanitizer.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The ventilation hood had heavy accumulation of grease in between the grates/filters. The hood was professionally cleaned in April 2024.Ensure to clean the ventilation hood either weekly or biweekly depending as required.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- Sanitizer spray bottles were not labelled appropriately.Operator labelled the Quats sanitizer bottles 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?
- Missing light covers in both the walk-in cooler and the freezer.Ensure the light is covered or shatterproof to prevent food contamination if the light bulbs break.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Missing ceiling tiles in the kitchen especially beside the ventilation hood.Ensure to replace the missing tiles in the kitchen.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Ventilation hood requires thorough cleaning especially between the filters. The grease accumulation can be a source of a fire hazard if not cleaned regularly.Ensure the ventilation hood is cleaned thoroughly.
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Water pooling observed inside the prep cooler near the hot holding units.Ensure to clean and drain the water in the cooler.**Outstanding violation as on Sept 29,2023.Operator to inform the PHI once the pipe leak is fixed.**Outstanding**Still outstanding as on Oct 27,2023
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Water pooling observed inside the prep cooler near the hot holding units.Ensure to clean and drain the water in the cooler.**Outstanding violation as on Sept 29,2023.Operator to inform the PHI once the pipe leak is fixed.**Still outstanding as on Oct 10,2023
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
2 infractions
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Water pooling observed inside the prep cooler near the hot holding units.Ensure to clean and drain the water in the cooler.**Outstanding violation as on Sept 29,2023.Operator to inform the PHI once the pipe leak is fixed.
- 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 available during inspection. Please ensure pest control records are kept and made available for review during inspection.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
5 infractions
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Water pooling observed inside the prep cooler near the hot holding units.Ensure to clean and drain the water in the cooler.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Paper cup without handle was observed in the bulk oatmeal storage. Operator removed the paper cup during the inspection.Ensure to use scoops with handle to prevent contamination of bulk foods.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Hand wash sink faucet was observed to be loose and not securely tightened.Please repair/replace the handwash sink faucet and ensure it is secured.
- 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 available during inspection. Please ensure pest control records are kept and made available for review during inspection.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Dish racks are turning black due to build-up (soap and/or grease etc.). Please clean/replace these racks and ensure they are thoroughly cleaned.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?