Bashaw Groceries - Food Store
5019 50 Street Bashaw AB T0B 0H0 · Food - General
13 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- - During the inspection, chlorine test strips were not observed, and the operator has not provided confirmation that chlorine test strips are available. Please ensure test strips are available to ensure the minimum effective concentration of sanitizer is being achieved.
- 15. Is the facility free of a pest infestation?
- - Mouse dropping observed in the receiving area on the floor under the shelving units.Please ensure the mouse droppings are safely removed, and that any potential entry points are thoroughly sealed, to minimize the risk of further pest infiltration into the building.
- 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 monitoring records were not received from the operator, preventing verification that routine pest control monitoring is being conducted. Please ensure pest control monitoring is being conducted on a monthly basis and records are being kept for review.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
- Build-up of ice was observed on the pizza box in the walk-in freezer, from the old water leak through the compressor.Discussed the concerns with manager.Manager confirmed that spoiled pizza boxes will be discarded.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The shelving used for storing the dry food items in storage were observed to be visibly dirty.Make sure to clean the indicated shelves and maintain them in clean and organized conditions.
- 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
2 infractions
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Jan 28th, 2025: Violation still pending on the re-inspection.Dec 13th, 2024: Functional thermometers are missing from refrigeration units throughout the establishment.Please ensure functional thermometers are present for monitoring temperatures in all refrigeration units.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Jan 28th, 2025: The violation was still pending, discussed the repair options with the operator.Dec 13th, 2024: At the back of the grocery store near the refrigeration units has a section of damaged tile. This section of tile is cracked in several areas and depressed into the floor. Please ensure that the flooring in this noted area is repaired to allow for proper cleaning.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- - Functional thermometers are missing from refrigeration units throughout the establishment.Please ensure functional thermometers are present for monitoring temperatures in all refrigeration units.
- 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?
- - Proof of pest control monitoring could not be produced at time of inspection. Please ensure monthly pest control monitoring is performed.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- - At the back of the grocery store near the refrigeration units has a section of damaged tile . This section of tile is cracked in several areas and depressed into the floor. Please ensure that the flooring in this noted area is repaired to allow for proper cleaning.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- There is no hand washing sink in the area for serving scooped ice cream.- This food handling area requires a hand washing sink (with hot and cold running water, and proper drainage). Utensil and equipment washing can be done in the bakery kitchen.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- There is no hand washing sink in the area for serving scooped ice cream.- This food handling area requires a hand washing sink (with hot and cold running water, and proper drainage). Utensil and equipment washing can be done in the bakery kitchen.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Monitoring Inspection
6 infractions
- 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
- Several damaged canned food items were on display for sale.- Removed these from the shelves and notified staff to ensure damaged canned food items should not be sold/consumed.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- There is a large bag of dry food product (Alpine Topping Mix) that is stored open.- Please ensure food items are stored closed or contained to protect from contamination.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- There is no hand washing sink in the area for serving scooped ice cream.- This food handling area requires a hand washing sink (with hot and cold running water, and proper drainage). Utensil and equipment washing can be done in the bakery kitchen.
- 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?
- Food Handling Permit is not displayed.- Please ensure your permit is displayed in a publicly visible area.- If you cannot obtain your permit, you may contact AHS Environmental Public Health at: 1-833-476-4743"
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The handle of one of the chest freezers in the bakery kitchen is in disrepair (i.e. duct tape).- Please ensure this handle properly repaired or replaced.- Note duct tape is not a suitable material as it is not easily cleanable.
- 24. Is solid and liquid waste being managed in a suitable manner?
- There is a sign at the bakery dishwashing sinks that states "Please do not dump mop bucket in sink... dump out back door..."- Please remove this sign or edit this sign to ensure mop bucket water is properly disposed of (for example down a drain, toilet, or a sink that is not used for hand washing, dishwashing, or food prep).- Owner mentioned that mop bucket water will be disposed of down sink in office area (that is not used for handwashing, dishwashing, or food prep).
- 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 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 flooring in the grocery store (areas - near the main till end caps and in front of the chest cooler) was found to be in need of repair (lifting, loose, broken and missing tiles). Pictures taken.Please repair damaged flooring.Requirement:Ensure that floors are constructed of waterproof, non-absorbent, washable and non-slip materials which are easy to clean and sanitize. All floors should be kept clean and in good repair.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 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 flooring in the grocery store (areas near the main till end caps and in front of the milk cooler) was found to be in need of repair (lifting, loose, broken and missing tiles). Pictures taken.Please repair damaged flooring.Requirement:Ensure that floors are constructed of waterproof, non-absorbent, washable and non-slip materials which are easy to clean and sanitize. All floors should be kept clean and in good repair.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?