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Bender's General Store

15 Main Street Hilda AB T0J 1R0 · Food - General

6 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • The small white refrigerator was measured at 11C
    • 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 current permit is not posted in a public location.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. 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?
      • The back door to the kitchen area has gaps at the bottom of the door where pests may enter the facility.
  5. Initial 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?
      • The back door to the kitchen area has gaps at the bottom of the door where pests may enter the facility.
    • 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
      • Operator has not completed food safety training that meets the regulatory requirements.
  6. Demand Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • An approved sanitizer is not available on site.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • The refrigerator on the left side when facing the store from the front had its lowest measured temperature at 5.8 degrees Celsius.Refrigeration units are not equipped with internal thermometers.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Test strips for verifying sanitizer concentration are not supplied. Options were discussed with the operator.
    • 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?
      • The back door to the kitchen area has gaps at the bottom of the door where pests may enter the facility.
    • 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
      • Operator has not completed food safety training that meets the regulatory requirements.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Wood in kitchen area requires finishing. The operator stated that the wood will be finished with boiled linseed oil.Flooring is missing underneath the kitchen sink. Flooring near the sink is cracked.Wooden baseboard near the sink is not sealed to the floor.Water heater for the sink does not have a plugin. The operator stated that they will install a plugin underneath the sink.Ventilation for cooking equipment is not present. Cooking equipment is also not on-site.Shelving for storage of food items is not present.An outhouse is present outside the facility and there is no plumbed toilet/bathroom located in the facility.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Kitchen area will require cleaning once all renovations/installations are completed.Facility does not have a written sanitation schedule. Guidance documents will be provided to the operator.