Bo's Bar and Stage
D6 - 2310 50 Avenue Red Deer AB T4R 1W5 · Food - General
10 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
5 infractions
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- The true line fridge and freezer had food containers that were observed without covers. Onsite staff covered them when asked. Please ensure that all food containers are covered to prevent contamination.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- The preparation coolers closest to the kitchen entrance measured 3.6 C underneath, and 7.0 C on top. Upon consulting with the kitchen staff, it was determined that the temperature control knob was accidentally turned to a warmer setting. After resetting the knob to a colder setting, the top part of the unit was able to maintain a temperature of 4 C or below. Please ensure that the knob remains on the cold setting.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Sauces by the grill station measured to be 14 C. The staff indicated that the sauces were made in the morning. When asked a staff member threw out the item when advised.Please ensure that food is not being left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Harmful bacteria's, viruses and fungi can grow rapidly at room temperature without proper refrigeration.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Chlorine and iodine test strips were unavailable or expired. Please purchase new test strips. Follow-up will occur to ensure that the purchase has been completed.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Hard-to-reach areas were noted to not be clean. Specific debris was observed to be built up in the grilling station. Please ensure that hard-to-reach areas are thoroughly cleaned, and that these areas are included in routine cleaning practices moving forward.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Walk-in Cooler: 2.4CWalk-in Freezer: -22CTrue Cooler (glass doors): 2.4CGravy Hot Holder: 61.7CAtosa Cooler: 1.7CHabco Freezer: -17CTrue Upright: 3.8CBlack-doored Prep: 4.9CPrep Cooler near fryers: 3.3CBar Coolers: 2.9C; 3.4C; 0.6C; 2.4CPrep Cooler near oven: 7.4CThe prep cooler across from the oven on the cookline was at 7.4C which is too warm. Staff are aware of the issue and a tech has been contacted. Please ensure that high-risk foods are not stored in this unit until it has been repaired and can maintain a temperature of 4C or less.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Overall, the kitchen and bar area were clean but the following areas need some work:1- The floor under the fryers and grills has a build up of grease. Please give this area a thorough cleaning.2- The bottom of the glass-doored True cooler has food debris building up. Please give this area a cleaning.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Risk Management Inspection
4 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Pre-made nacho chips baskets observed stack on top of each other on the shelf below dusty fan. Please cover chips or remove from this storage space.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- 1) Paper towel dispensers observed not available in the staff washrooms.2) Please repair hand sink faucet in staff washroom.
- 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?
- Violation remains outstanding (June 16, 2025): ** Sunlight was observed coming from the back door the facility. Please repair the back door to ensure that it is vermin-proof.Gap noticed below the back door as well, by the ice machine.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Violation remains outstanding (June 16, 2025): **Ice machine interior observed requiring deep cleaning. Please remove all the ice prior to deep clean to prevent contamination. Use clean in place method (soap, rinse, sanitize) for items that cannot be removed. Removable parts may be washed and sanitized in the mechanical dishwasher or three-compartment sink. Please follow the manufacturer's instructions for effective cleaning.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
6 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Pre-made nacho chips baskets observed stack on top of each other on the shelf below dusty fan. Please cover chips or remove from this storage space.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- 1) Paper towel dispensers observed not available in the staff washrooms.2) Please repair hand sink faucet in staff washroom.
- 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?
- Violation remains outstanding (June 16, 2025): ** Sunlight was observed coming from the back door the facility. Please repair the back door to ensure that it is vermin-proof.Gap noticed below the back door as well, by the ice machine.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Violation remains outstanding (June 16, 2025): **The countertops of the food area were in disrepair.Please ensure countertops are smooth, durable, impervious to moisture, and easily cleanable.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Violation remains outstanding (June 16, 2025): **Ice machine interior observed requiring deep cleaning. Please remove all the ice prior to deep clean to prevent contamination. Use clean in place method (soap, rinse, sanitize) for items that cannot be removed. Removable parts may be washed and sanitized in the mechanical dishwasher or three-compartment sink. Please follow the manufacturer's instructions for effective cleaning.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 1) Ceiling vent requires cleaning due to dust build-up. Please add to regular cleaning schedule.2) Floors in between and behind/below equipment and shelving require cleaning. Please add to regular cleaning schedule.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
4 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?
- Sunlight was observed coming from the back door the facility. Please repair/replace the weatherstripping of the back door.
- 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 countertops of the food area were in disrepair.Please ensure countertops are smooth, durable, impervious to moisture, and easily cleanable.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Ice machine interior observed requiring deep cleaning. Please remove all the ice prior to deep clean to prevent contamination. Use clean in place method (soap, rinse, sanitize) for items that cannot be removed. Removable parts may be washed and sanitized in the mechanical dishwasher or three-compartment sink. Please follow the manufacturer's instructions for effective cleaning.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The indicated areas require cleaning:- Beside fryers
- 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
4 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?
- Sunlight was observed coming from the back door the facility. Please repair/replace the weatherstripping of the back door.
- 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 countertops of the food area were in disrepair.Please ensure countertops are smooth, durable, impervious to moisture, and easily cleanable. Corrected: - A tap in the bar area was dripping.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- - The meat slicer had an accumulation of food debris. Please ensure that the equipment is taken apart and then cleaned and sanitized to remove the accumulation of debris. Please follow the manufacturer's instructions for effective cleaning.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The indicated areas require cleaning:- Bread freezer- Behind the line - Walk-in-freezerPlease ensure areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.Corrected: prep cooler and 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?
- Monitoring Inspection
4 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?
- Sunlight was observed coming from the back door the facility. Please repair/replace the weatherstripping of the back door.
- 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 countertops of the food area were in disrepair.- A tap in the bar area was dripping. Please ensure countertops are smooth, durable, impervious to moisture, and easily cleanable. Please repair the tap to ensure the water is not dripping.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- - The meat slicer had an accumulation of food debris. Please ensure that the equipment is taken apart and then cleaned and sanitized to remove the accumulation of debris. Please follow the manufacturer's instructions for effective cleaning.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The indicated areas require cleaning:- Bread freezer- Behind the line - Walk-in-freezer- CoolerPlease ensure areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
- 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?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
2 infractions
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Prep line cutting boards are showing signs of wear. Please ensure cutting boards are eitherresurfaced or replaced.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Additional cleaning is required behind and under equipment as well as on the top of the prep line cooler. A build up of food debris was observed.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Prep line cutting boards are showing signs of wear. Please ensure cutting boards are eitherresurfaced or replaced.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Additional cleaning is required behind and under equipment as well as on the top of the prep line cooler. A build up of food debris was observed.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?