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Castor Food Town - Food Store

5015 50 Avenue Castor AB T0C 0X0 · Food - General

10 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • The walk-in cooler in the deli department was ~7 C at the time of inspection. Staff advised that it was a little warm the other day. I placed my probe thermometer inside of some soup that was left to cool in the fridge overnight and the internal temperature was 7.1 C DiscardAll foods in the cooler that were left to cool need to be discarded if the temperature if >4 C. Other high risk foods need to be moved to another cooler until this has been repaired.Please verify the cooler temperature daily and this should be recorded on temperature logs.
    • 14. Does the facility have an adequate supply of potable hot and cold running water and is the water sampled at required intervals?
      • The town is currently under a Boil Water Order. This means the water should not be used on vegetables. Please post the boil water notice at all sinks and remind staff that after washing their hands than hand sanitizer must be used.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Sporadic floor tiles throughout the store need to be replaced; down to bare wood which cannot be washed properly (floor needs to be impervious to moisture). The wall where coving should be in place in the produce area needs to be repaired as it was observed banged up with exposed drywall. OUTSTANDINGThere is a pain of glass on one of the freezer doors that was observed to be shattered (inside pain between two other pains of glass). This requires repair. OUTSTANDING - NOW TWO PANES OF SHATTERED GLASSAny raw wood shelving (back storage area, shelf in cooler) needs to be sealed so it is smooth and impervious to moisture. As discussed, a piece of linoleum of something similar might work well on the shelving as it can be easily wiped down. OUTSTANDINGThe wall in the food preparation area needs to be repaired (knife area, side where trays sit). Perhaps a piece of puck board or something similar will protect the wall from damage. OUTSTANDINGDiscolored ceiling tiles throughout the establishment need to be repaired/replaced. Difficult to monitor for new water leaks when the tiles have staining.Wall next to freezer is wet and there is visible mould. I could feel cool from the freezer which may be an indication that it is not sealing properly. Source of the problem needs to be corrected and mouldy/damaged materials replaced.Wall next to commercial stove is discolored. Also, the ventilation was not observed to be on while large pots were on the stove.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Stainless steel bowl observed cracked in the meat department. DiscardWhite tubes used to form hamburger patties need to be in good condition. I observed one that has been cracked. Discard
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Coolers require a thorough cleaning as well as fan covers.Deli/bakery area requires a thorough cleaning including cooling racks.
    • 25. Is food being protected from contamination during transportation?
      • Coolers need to be washed and sanitized after every transportation route. I observed two blue coolers in the walk-in cooler in the meat department and they were not clean.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • The walk-in cooler in the deli department was ~7 C at the time of inspection. Staff advised that it was a little warm the other day. I placed my probe thermometer inside of some soup that was left to cool in the fridge overnight and the internal temperature was 7.1 C DiscardAll foods in the cooler that were left to cool need to be discarded if the temperature if >4 C. Other high risk foods need to be moved to another cooler until this has been repaired.Please verify the cooler temperature daily and this should be recorded on temperature logs.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Sporadic floor tiles throughout the store need to be replaced; down to bare wood which cannot be washed properly (floor needs to be impervious to moisture). The wall where coving should be in place in the produce area needs to be repaired as it was observed banged up with exposed drywall. OUTSTANDINGThere is a pain of glass on one of the freezer doors that was observed to be shattered (inside pain between two other pains of glass). This requires repair. OUTSTANDING - NOW TWO PANES OF SHATTERED GLASSAny raw wood shelving (back storage area, shelf in cooler) needs to be sealed so it is smooth and impervious to moisture. As discussed, a piece of linoleum of something similar might work well on the shelving as it can be easily wiped down. OUTSTANDINGThe wall in the food preparation area needs to be repaired (knife area, side where trays sit). Perhaps a piece of puck board or something similar will protect the wall from damage. OUTSTANDINGDiscolored ceiling tiles throughout the establishment need to be repaired/replaced. Difficult to monitor for new water leaks when the tiles have staining.Wall next to freezer is wet and there is visible mould. I could feel cool from the freezer which may be an indication that it is not sealing properly. Source of the problem needs to be corrected and mouldy/damaged materials replaced.Wall next to commercial stove is discolored. Also, the ventilation was not observed to be on while large pots were on the stove.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Stainless steel bowl observed cracked in the meat department. DiscardWhite tubes used to form hamburger patties need to be in good condition. I observed one that has been cracked. Discard
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Coolers require a thorough cleaning as well as fan covers.Deli/bakery area requires a thorough cleaning including cooling racks.
    • 25. Is food being protected from contamination during transportation?
      • Coolers need to be washed and sanitized after every transportation route. I observed two blue coolers in the walk-in cooler in the meat department and they were not clean.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Sporadic floor tiles throughout the store need to be replaced; down to bare wood which cannot be washed properly (floor needs to be impervious to moisture). The wall where coving should be in place in the produce area needs to be repaired as it was observed banged up with exposed drywall.There is a pain of glass on one of the freezer doors that was observed to be shattered (inside pain between two other pains of glass). This requires repair.Any raw wood shelving (back storage area, shelf in cooler) needs to be sealed so it is smooth and impervious to moisture. As discussed, a piece of linoleum of something similar might work well on the shelving as it can be easily wiped down.The wall in the food preparation area needs to be repaired (knife area, side where trays sit). Perhaps a piece of puck board or something similar will protect the wall from damage.
  4. 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 tap of the bakery area was dripping.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • - The back area of the facility needs to be more organized and requires cleaning. - Please also remove old equipment that is not needed.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • - Boxes with food were stored on the ground in the walk-in cooler. - Please ensure food boxes are stored 6 inches (15 cm) from the ground
    • 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 floor tiles in the bakery back area and the dairy walk-in cooler need to be replaced. - The wires underneath the frozen section were exposed.- The tap of the handwashing sink in the bakery area was dripping.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • - The bread slicer had an accumulation of food debris. - Please ensure the bread slicer is cleaned and sanitized thoroughly to remove any accumulation of debris.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • - The back area of the facility needs to be more organized and requires cleaning. - Please also remove old equipment that is not needed.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • The one display cooler in the deli was >4 C. Items that state Keep Refrigerated were moved to another cooler.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Bakery/deli area needs a thorough cleaning. Areas pointed out to staff during inspection. Please also remove old equipment that is not needed.
  7. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Please ensure food containers are not stored directly on the floor and utensils are taken out of containers in storage ie walk in cooler. Also, the fan cover in the walk in cooler needs to be cleaned.
    • 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 floor needs to be replaced in many areas including the walk in cooler and freezer.
  8. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Please ensure food containers are not stored directly on the floor and utensils are taken out of containers in storage ie walk in cooler. Also, the fan cover in the walk in cooler needs to be cleaned.
    • 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 floor needs to be replaced in many areas including the walk in cooler and freezer.
  9. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Foods must not be stored directly on the floor. OUTSTANDINGAs discussed, additional space is required for the storage of food items.