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Banff Park Lodge - Crave

222 Lynx Street Banff AB T1L 1K5 · Food - General

7 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Some spray bottles labelled QUAT sanitizer in the main kitchen had a concentration of 0ppm QUAT. Might have been mislabeled.- Bottles were emptied and refilled, concentration was 200ppm QUAT after refilling. Please ensure all sanitizers used are at the correct concentration.
    • 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
      • Some sanitizer spray bottles in the buffet area were missing labels.- Labels added, please ensure all chemicals used are properly labelled to indicate their contents.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Rolling fridge 3, was slightly warm, around 7C. Items were removed from this fridge, and fridge was defrosted to remove some ice buildup. - Please ensure this fridge can hold temperatures below 4C before it is used.
    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Dishwasher was not working properly. High-temp dishwasher that had a chemical sanitizer added due to temperature issues. Dishwasher was only reaching 64C at the plate level, and sanitizer bucket was empty measuring 0ppm chlorine. - Please ensure all dishes can be adequately sanitized either by high-temperature or chemicals. Order was placed for an additional sanitizer bucket which was arriving today. In the meantime, temperature was adequate at downstairs dishwasher which is to be used.
  3. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Some of the coolers including the stand-up line cooler, and left line cooler were slightly warm, around 10C. - Coolers were at the appropriate temperature in the morning, and had been opened/closed a lot during breakfast service. Please ensure that these coolers can hold temperatures below 4C before they are used.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Overall, the facility is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. There was some debris noted on/around the panini press on the cook line. - Please clean this area.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Some items at the buffet were not protected from customer contamination. Bowls of sauces for the hot items were missing lids/sneeze guards. - Please ensure all buffet items are protected from customer contamination.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Overall, the facility is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. There was some dust/debris noted behind equipment in the back part of the kitchen. - Please clean this area.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Scoops handles for dry products such as flour and sugar were left submerged in the product. - Please ensure that handles remain out of the product to prevent contamination.
    • 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
      • Some sanitizer bottles in the kitchen were unlabeled. - Please ensure all chemicals used are appropriately labelled.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • The dessert fridge was warm (around 15C). The fridge was emptied during the inspection. Staff found that the fridge has been unplugged, and was plugged back in.- Do not use this fridge to store hazardous products until it can hold temperatures below 4C.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • QUAT test strips expired in 2021. - Please acquire new test strips to verify the concentration of sanitizers 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?
      • The lights in the bar are missing covers. - Please ensure all lights have covers or are shatter proof to protect food from contamination.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Some of the cutting boards are stained and deeply grooved. - Please clean the cutting boards and eliminate any deep grooves.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Overall, the facility is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. There was some dust buildup noted on the wall and ceiling of the dishwashing area. - Please clean this area.
  7. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
      • A few unlabeled sanitizer bottles were noted throughout the main kitchen. Ensure all chemicals are labelled to indicate their contents. Labels were added 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?
      • Still a few flies in the kitchen area. Continue with sticky traps and UV lights and keep monitoring for any increase in fly activity. Noted 2022-11-28"Some small flies noted next to dishwasher by clipboards/log sheets. Remove all organic material (paper, cardboard, tape), thoroughly clean area and monitor for flies. If necessary, consult pest control operator. "
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Slight dust buildup on the ceilings by the lights, and on the wall near the roll in fridges. - Clean these areas.