Calgary Hot Plate Restaurant & Sweets
118 - 4661 54 Avenue NE Calgary AB T3J 5R1 · Food - General
4 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Hand washing at the 3 comp sink needs paper towel and soap in adequate dispensers. This was corrected during inspection.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Ceiling tiles and air vents has dust build up in the kitchen area. - Have the ceiling and air vents clean.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Monitoring Inspection
8 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Sanitizer solution was measured at 0 ppm.During inspection, staff made new sanitizer solutions.- Have Chlorine sanitizer at 100 ppm.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- 1. Food in the walk-in fridge did not have food-grade covers.2. Throughout the kitchen, rice was being soaked in water in buckets without proper lids.3. Cucumbers were observed in the 3-compartment sink mixed in with dirty plates.4. Personal and kitchen equipment were found in the prep cooler.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- 1. The pot of rice was measured at 28 °C.2. Chicken was measured at 19C. Food product must not be in the danger zone (4C - 60C)During the inspection, the rice was discarded.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- 1. Hand washing station in the kitchen was blocked off by a shelve and is not accessible. 2. Hand washing station in the kitchen did not have any hand soap. Corrective action 1. Hand washing station must be accessible at all times. Remove the shelves blocking the sink. 2. Have the hand soap dispenser refilled with soap.
- 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 a missing tile in the kitchen above the food prep area. - Reinstall the missing ceiling tile.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- There were bowls in the bulk bin of Salt and Sugar. - have a proper scoop with a handle for bulk supply.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Ceiling tiles and air vents has dust build up in the kitchen area. - Have the ceiling and air vents clean.
- 24. Is solid and liquid waste being managed in a suitable manner?
- The lid of the garbage can was flipped, and garbage was being piled up on it.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Initial Inspection
1 infraction
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- 1. The utility closet was enclosed with walls in 3 sides, but it was not equipped with a door. A shelving unit was directly beside the sink where clean utensils will be stored. The inspector informed the operator to cover the utility closet with a door.**NOTE (2025-02-13). The utility closet was equipped with a shower curtain to cover the closet. However, this should not be a permanent solution as a proper door must be installed. The door should be tight-fitting, made of smooth, easily cleanable material, and impervious to moisture.2. The handwashing sink was not equipped with a splash guard. A shelving unit was directly beside the sink where clean utensils and food products will be stored. The inspector informed the operator to equip the handwashing sink with a splash guard to protect the items in the shelving units.**FIXED (2025-02-13). The shelving unit was equipped with plastic cover on the side facing the handwashing sink. Please ensure to monitor and maintain the cover in good condition.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- 1. The utility closet was enclosed with walls in 3 sides, but it was not equipped with a door. A shelving unit was directly beside the sink where clean utensils will be stored. The inspector informed the operator to cover the utility closet with a door.2. The handwashing sink was not equipped with a splash guard. A shelving unit was directly beside the sink where clean utensils and food products will be stored. The inspector informed the operator to equip the handwashing sink with a splash guard to protect the items in the shelving units.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?