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BCH Bean Sprouts

9 - 2219 35 Avenue NE Calgary AB T2E 6W3 · Food - General

10 inspections

  1. 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?
      • 1) The rubber floor coverings in the growing rooms were deteriorated and in disrepair;2) The concrete floor in the walk-in cooler and in the processing area was in disrepair and water was pooling on the floor.3) The corrugated plastic was installed on the wall in the beans processing area and held by the duct tape at multiple locations.**Clean the unfinished wall surfaces of the heating room. Replace any damaged rubber mats.Replace/repair any damaged floors.Replace/repair any damaged walls.
  2. Demand Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • - There were two fly sticky traps hanging with significant number of dead flies in the hallway of the processing area.*Discard and replace the sticky fly trap.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • 1) The internal temperature of the bean sprouts in the walk-in cooler was measured at 13.5 Degrees Celsius.*Food was discarded and chemical was poured on top of it.**Adjust or repair the walk-in cooler to ensure it maintains a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius or lower.2) The thermometer inside the cooler was non-functional.*Have a functional and calibrated thermometer inside the cooler.
    • 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) There was a mouse droppings observed on floor in the warehouse storage, by the water tank, by the hot water tank, upstairs storage, and along the entire back and side wall of bean sprout growing areas;2) A dead mouse was located on the floor of the upstairs storage area.*Remove and safely dispose all mouse feces and dead mice in the establishment and clean and disinfect all contaminated areas.
    • 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?
      • **Outstanding**Few mouse feces were still noted in some storage and hard to reach areas. **Remove the mice droppings immediatley.**Clean and sanitize the affected area. **Have staff check all areas of the facility and clean/disinfect any areas with mouse feces. It's important to monitor this area so you can respond quickly.
    • 17. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Critical)?
      • 1) There was mould on the ceiling and on walls of the bean sprouts growing area and between the corrugated plastic;2) There was mould on the unfinished wall surfaces of the heating room;*Clean all surfaces with mould including the ceiling and walls of the bean sprouts growing area and between the corrugated plastic.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • 1) The rubber floor coverings in the growing rooms were deteriorated and in disrepair;2) The concrete floor in the walk-in cooler and in the processing area was in disrepair and water was pooling on the floor.3) The corrugated plastic was installed on the wall in the beans processing area and held by the duct tape at multiple locations.**Clean the unfinished wall surfaces of the heating room. Replace any damaged rubber mats.Replace/repair any damaged floors.Replace/repair any damaged walls.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The ambient temperature of the walk-in cooler was measured as 13.6 degrees Celsius.*Repair the cooler to ensure temperature is maintained at or below 4 degrees celsius.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1) The upstairs storage room was disorganized, and the surfaces were dirty.2) There was sprout debris on the floor in the walk-in cooler, in growing area, by the dumpster and by the receiving door at the adjacent facility.3) There was mould on the ceiling and on walls of the bean sprouts growing area and between the corrugated plastic.**Clean and disinfect the above mentioned area.4) No written cleaning schedule was in-place;*Prepare a daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedule and get it reviewed by the Public Health Inspector.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 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?
      • **Outstanding**Few mouse feces were still noted in some storage and hard to reach areas. **Remove the mice droppings immediatley.**Clean and sanitize the affected area. **Have staff check all areas of the facility and clean/disinfect any areas with mouse feces. It's important to monitor this area so you can respond quickly.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    2 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?
      • Old mouse feces were observed in some storage and hard to reach areas. These were missed during the extensive clean up.Have staff check all areas of the facility and clean/disinfect any areas with mouse feces. It's important to monitor this area so you can respond quickly.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • 1) The rubber flooring was deteriorated and in disrepair.-replace any and all damaged material. (on order and will arrive soon)
  5. Demand Inspection

    12 infractions

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • Update April 2, 2025:Observed business name, address, and contact info on the reciepts. However, operator stated the beansprout boxes are still not being labeled.Unable to confirm source of beansprouts from receipt provided. Receipt of sale only stated date and product (beansprouts) billed price. No label on box. Restaurant operator provided beansprout supplier name on their phone. Include on receipt for sale the business name, address or contact info.
    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • 1) Cardboard boxes were used for bean sprout storage/transportation.2) Boxes of bean sprouts were stored directly on each other; no lids/covers were used to separate the food from boxes.-provide evidence that the cardboard boxes are acceptable as a food contact surface.-provide lids/covers for bean sprouts.
    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • The bean sprout bins, equipment, utensils were not washed with soap/detergent and hot water, prior to sanitizing. -all food contact surfaces must be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • 1) The handwash sink in the bean sprout processing area was blocked so it wasn’t easily accessible;2) There were no dispensers for soap or paper towel-the sinks can not be blocked, so ensure it is free at all times.-the sink must be operational, in good repair and has hot and cold running water.-install soap and paper towel dispensers.
    • 15. Is the facility free of a pest infestation?
      • There was a mouse infestation with significant amounts of feces in the storage and bean sprout growing areas.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • 1) Hand sink in the back area was clogged.**Please repair the hand sink for proper hand washing.(previous 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?
      • 1) The washroom opens directly to the bean sprout processing areas.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • 1) The rubber flooring was deteriorated and in disrepair.-replace any and all damaged material.2) Walls throughout the premises had holes.3) Baseboards in the front area were deteriorated and/or had holes
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • 1) There was a short hose from the condenser over a catch bucket in the walk-in cooler;-install a proper hose and catch basin for the condenser. This can not overflow and create more of a moisture/water issue in the cooler.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • A garden hose was being used to rinse and soak bean sprouts.-obtain potable water hoses. Garden hoses are not made of food-grade material.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • There were broken bins and buckets used for food storage.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1) There was mould growth on the ceiling and walls of the walk-in cooler.2) There was mould growth on the condenser unit in the walk-in cooler.Clean all surfaces and equipment in the cooler. Ensure there is no mould.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • Update April 2, 2025:Observed business name, address, and contact info on the reciepts. However, operator stated the beansprout boxes are still not being labeled.Unable to confirm source of beansprouts from receipt provided. Receipt of sale only stated date and product (beansprouts) billed price. No label on box. Restaurant operator provided beansprout supplier name on their phone. Include on receipt for sale the business name, address or contact info.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Hand sink in the back area was clogged.**Please repair the hand sink for proper hand washing.
  7. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • Unable to confirm source of beansprouts from receipt provided. Receipt of sale only stated date and product (beansprouts) billed price. No label on box. Restaurant operator provided beansprout supplier name on their phone. Include on receipt for sale the business name, address or contact info.
    • 25. Is food being protected from contamination during transportation?
      • Beansprouts delivered in open top-cardboard box. Beansprouts should be transported in covered boxes to prevent contamination of food.
  8. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions