Blowers & Grafton
10550 82 Avenue NW Edmonton AB T6E 2A4 · Food - General
7 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Gasket for the freezer noted next to the grill area noted to be in disrepair. Ensure food equipment is in good repair to ensure food safety (i.e. protect from physical hazards).
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Monitoring Inspection
5 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Ensure food is stored and protected from contamination to ensure food safety. Donair meat shaving noted to be stored in the walk-in cooler on a tray uncovered. This was corrected during the visit.Repackaged food items are not labelled to indicate their source and/or expiry date. This was noted in the freezer next to the grill area.
- 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?
- Both rear entry doors require repairing/replacing weatherstripping so that no gap of light shines under the doors.
- 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?
- Expired food handling permit noted. Ensure invoice is paid and the new food handling permit is posted in a manner that the food permit is visible to the public.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Strainer noted in disrepair. Loose metal pieces noted. Ensure all equipment is in good repair. This was corrected onsite by the operator.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Gasket for the freezer noted next to the grill area noted to be in disrepair. Ensure food equipment is in good repair to ensure food safety (i.e. protect from physical hazards).
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- 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?
- Both rear entry doors require repairing/replacing weatherstripping so that no gap of light shines under the doors.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Floors and walls require cleaning in the dish area and in hard to reach areas (floors along walls).Mechanical room requires cleaning as indicated on pest control records.
- 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?
- Demand Inspection
9 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Multiple wet/used cleaning cloths were stored on food contact surfaces when not in use. Used cleaning cloths must be stored in a sanitizer bucket when not in immediate use.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Observed a bowl of prawns sitting in standing water - measured at 21C.Package of clams at 2-4C sitting at room temperature.Ensure frozen items are thawing in the cooler or under cold running water.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Thermometer was unable to be located for the walk-in 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?
- Pest control records were not available for viewing.
- 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?
- Back door was propped open. All doors (including the front area opened for the patio) must be kept closed to prevent the entry of pests and insects into the facility.
- 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?
- Multiple fruit flies observed in the bar - discuss with your pest control technician.
- 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?
- A gap is observed at the receiving door adjacent to the dry storage area in the back. Ensure that the gap is sealed to prevent entry of pests into the facility.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The following equipment requires cleaning:-interior of ice machine (black mold-like substance, as well as descaling needed)-dish racks (black grime - clean or replace)
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Floors and walls require cleaning in the dish area and behind cook line area.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- 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?
- A gap is observed at the receiving door adjacent to the dry storage area in the back. Ensure that the gap is sealed to prevent entry of pests into the facility.
- 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?
- Risk Management 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)?
- Iodine test strips are observed to be expired. Ensure that new test strips are acquired.
- 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?
- A gap is observed at the receiving door adjacent to the dry storage area in the back. Ensure that the gap is sealed to prevent entry of pests into the facility.
- 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
4 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- The handle of a scoop is observed to be touching bulk flour within a food storage container. Ensure that handles are not contacting food to help prevent cross-contamination. The operator removed the scoop during the inspection.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Personal items such as a phone and a drink are observed to be stored in the food prep area beside the ventilation canopy. Ensure that personal items are kept separate from food prep areas to prevent contamination of food equipment and surfaces.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Iodine test strips are observed to be expired. Ensure that new test strips are acquired.
- 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?
- A gap is observed at the receiving door adjacent to the dry storage area in the back. Ensure that the gap is sealed to prevent entry of pests into the facility.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?