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Cafe Med Restaurant & Shisha Lounge - Food

529 17 Avenue SW Calgary AB T2S 0A9 · Food - General

5 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • The glass washer measured 0ppm iodine and was not dispensing soap. Repair.
    • 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 caulking around the bar hand wash sink was moldy and deteriorating.Replace moldy and deteriorating caulking.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Build up of debris/dust on ceiling and upper walls in dishwashing area. Ensure this area is cleaned.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • The glass washer measured 0ppm iodine and was not dispensing soap. Repair.
    • 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 caulking around the bar hand wash sink was moldy and deteriorating.Replace moldy and deteriorating caulking.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Build up of debris/dust on ceiling and upper walls in dishwashing area. Ensure this area is cleaned.
  3. 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 caulking around the bar hand wash sink was moldy and deteriorating.Replace moldy and deteriorating caulking.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The cutting board at the centre food preparation cooler on the cookline in the kitchen was worn, with deep scratches/grooves in it. It also had black marks on it.Either clean and resurface the cutting board, or replace it.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    14 infractions

    • 06. Are appropriate food handling practices and plans in place to ensure that food is handled in a manner that makes it safe to eat?
      • Raw shell egg white was being put into the garlic sauce.Raw eggs carry the risk of salmonella. Use pasteurized egg in ready to eat sauce.
    • 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
      • Pesticide spray cans were present in the facility.All pesticide application in food facilities must be done by pest control professionals. Remove the pesticide cans from the facility.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • The temperature gauge for the walk-in cooler did not appear to be reading an accurate temperature. Ensure that all coolers contain an accurate thermometer or other means of verifying temperature.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • The paper towel dispenser for the hand wash sink at the entrance to the kitchen was not dispensing paper towels.Repair or replace the paper towel dispenser.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • There was no paper towel dispenser or paper towels at the hand wash sink in the centre of the kitchen.Install paper towels in a dispenser at the hand wash sink in the centre of the kitchen.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • There was no hot water available at the hand wash sink in the beverage bar.Repair the hand wash sink to restore the hot water.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • There was no soap or soap dispenser at the hand wash sink at the tea station.Install hand soap in a dispenser at the tea station hand wash sink.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • A rolling car was obstructing the hand wash sink at the entrance to the kitchen. A rolling table was obstructing the paper towel dispenser.Hand wash sinks and handwashing supplies must be unobstructed for use at all times.
    • 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?
      • Fruit flies were present in the facility.Ensure that adequate pest control is taking place in the facility.
    • 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 caulking around the bar hand wash sink was moldy and deteriorating.Replace moldy and deteriorating caulking.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • There was exposed spray foam behind the ice well in the beverage bar. It had syrup accumulated on it.Surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent to moisture and easy to clean.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Areas of the kitchen floor are damaged, with flooring missing in some areas.Repair/ replace the damaged flooring.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The cutting board at the centre food preparation cooler on the cookline in the kitchen was worn, with deep scratches/grooves in it. It also had black marks on it.Either clean and resurface the cutting board, or replace it.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Used bandages were present in the cupboard at the entrance to the kitchen (the cabinet holding the first aid kit).Ensure that used bandages are discarded immediately.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • The temperature gauge for the walk-in cooler did not appear to be reading an accurate temperature. Ensure that all coolers contain an accurate thermometer or other means of verifying temperature.
    • 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 the quats (D10) sanitizer in use at this facility could not be identified during inspection. Acquire suitable test strips for all sanitizers in use.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • The paper towel for the kitchen line was placed too far away to be practical for handwashing. The napkins potentially used as an alternative were not available in a suitable dispenser. Paper towel was moved within vicinity of hand wash sink during inspection.