Brewsters Brewing Company & Restaurant
200 - 3 Stonegate Drive NW Airdrie AB T4B 0N2 · Food - General
9 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Glassware shelving in the bar area is damaged, exposing raw wood that would be difficult to properly clean as needed. Cover or repair areas to ensure exposed surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable.
- 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 corners of the walls near the handwashing sinks in the back food preparation area are damaged, rendering surfaces difficult to properly clean. A significant gap is present between two sections of Stainless steel backsplash behind the cooking line.Repair walls to ensure smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.
- 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
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
8 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Cleaning cloths were found on the counter instead of the sanitizing buckets. Clothes need to be stored appropriately in sanitizing buckets to prevent contamination of food surfaces.Operator moved cloths into a sanitizer bucket.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- 1.Cooking utensils were being stored beside the hand sink, creating the risk of contamination through splashing water. Operator moved the cooking utensils away from the sink.2. Scoopers without a handle were being stored in bulk food containers in the dry storage area. All scoopers must have handles and be stored in a way that prevents contamination.Scoopers were removed during inspection.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- 1. A large container of mashed potatoes that was being cooled in the walk in cooler recorded an internal temperature of 18C with a probe thermometer. Operators indicated that the potatoes were put in the fridge about 3 hours ago. Proper cooling requires food to go from 60 - 20C within 2 hours, and 20C - 4C within 4 hours. Operators switched the potatoes to a shallow container with ice underneath to allow cooling to occur at a faster rate.Temperature was recorded again after an hour had a reading of 4.3C
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- The hand sink at the bar was obstructed from items stored inside the sink. Hand sinks need to be accessible at all times to allow for staff hygiene.Operator removed items from hand sink.
- 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 finish on the glassware drying racks was peeling off and in disrepair, making it hard to clean. Please repair or replace the racks to ensure the surface is smooth, non-porous, and easy to clean.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- 1. A utensil used for cleaning off the flat top grill was being stored beside items used for cooking. Items not associated with cooking need to be separate to prevent contamination.Operator moved scraping utensil.2. A metal cooking strainer was in poor condition with the mesh breaking apart risking physical contamination. Operator discarded the strainer. 3. A cutting board had deep grooves and gashes making it hard to clean. All food contact surfaces must be smooth, non-porous, and easy to clean.Operator discarded the cutting board.4. A spatula used for cooking was burned at the handle and spatula was worn down making it hard to clean.Operator discarded the spatula
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The cooling fans in the walk in cooler were visibly dirty and food was being stored underneath. Please clean the fan covers to prevent contamination of food.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Shelving surfaces in the bar used to store customer glassware were observed to have a build-up of debris. Clean customer glassware storage surfaces. Ensure that mat materials are cleaned or replaced as needed.Status: Outstanding
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- 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?
- The centre divider of the kitchen back door is loose, creating a small gap between the doors that could facilitate pest entry.Repair door to restore effective verminproofing.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- A section of wall is peeling beside the prep cooler across from the oven.Repair wall to ensure surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Disposable cups were observed being stored inside of bulk food containers.Plastic container lids were observed being stored directly on the floor in the back storage area.Improperly stored items were moved during inspection.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Shelving surfaces in the bar used to store customer glassware were observed to have a build-up of debris. Clean customer glassware storage surfaces. Ensure that mat materials are cleaned or replaced as needed.
- 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
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 centre divider of the kitchen back door is loose, creating a small gap between the doors that could facilitate pest entry.Repair door to restore effective verminproofing.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The top of the refrigerated glassware storage was taped in several places, creating surfaces that would be considered difficult to properly clean as needed. Repair equipment or replace tape with an alternate surface that is smooth and easily cleanable.
- 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
- 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 corners of some of the walls in the kitchen were damaged, creating surfaces not smooth or easily cleanable. Repair surfaces to render these areas smooth and easy to clean.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The top of the refrigerated glassware storage was taped in several places, creating surfaces that would be considered difficult to properly clean as needed. Repair equipment or replace tape with an alternate surface that is smooth and easily cleanable.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Several coolers on the cooking line were noted as having damaged gaskets which prevent some of the cooler drawers and doors from closing properly. Some of these coolers were measured at temperatures of 8-11C. Foods stored in these coolers were probed to confirm internal temperatures, then moved into alternate coolers during inspection. Repair cooler drawer gaskets to ensure they can reliably close to maintain food storage temperatures. Ensure perishable foods are stored in satisfactory temperature controls.
- 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 corners of some of the walls in the kitchen were damaged, creating surfaces not smooth or easily cleanable. Repair surfaces to render these areas smooth and easy to clean.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The top of the refrigerated glassware storage was taped in several places, creating surfaces that would be considered difficult to properly clean as needed. Repair equipment or replace tape with an alternate surface that is smooth and easily cleanable.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- **CORRECTED**1. The bucket of sanitizer for the cleaning cloths on the cooking line measured 0ppm. Sanitizer was replaced during the inspection.
- 05. Do food handlers refrain from handling food while ill and have acceptable attire and hygiene?
- **CORRECTED**1. Observed food handler use their personal phone and not wash their hands after. Discussed phone use and handwashing policy.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- 1. There was food debris in the hard-to-reach areas of the meat slicer. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. After use, the meat slicer should be taken apart to its smallest parts, so equipment can be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- 1. The mixer guard had a buildup of old food debris. Mixer was cleaned during the inspection.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Ensure mixer is cleaned more thoroughly after use.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- 1. The cutting boards in the cooking area were discoloured and scored. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Repair/replace boards.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?