Dj's Lounge and Cafe
105 - 50 St. Thomas Street St. Albert AB T8N 6Z8 · Food - General
8 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The ineffective cooler was checked and discussed. It can be used for whole uncut fruit and vegetables and whole shell eggs. Staff may store their food in the bottom drawers.***There was a non working cooler present. This unit is to be removed, repaired or replaced.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Demand Inspection
4 infractions
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- ***The individual staff food was being stored in the cooler overtop of facility food. Operator was instructed to remove it to the lower enclosed drawer where if there was spillage, the restaurant food would not be contaminated.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- ***Children and child minding activities are incompatible with safe food handling. Education was provided that this was unacceptable. There were to be no children behind the counter or in the kitchen.In the dry storage area two children's toys were observed and the operator was instructed to have them removed. In the kitchen area (by the non working cooler) there was a red children's chair. The operator was instructed to have this removed also.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- ***The single door cooler was not maintaining a 4C or colder temperature. There were perishable food items in the cooler that were 7C. Operator was instructed to remove the perishable items to a working cooler. The non working cooler may be used for whole uncut fruit or vegetables or other non perishable products only.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- ***There was a non working cooler present. This unit is to be removed, repaired or replaced.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- ***equipment maintenance: there was a non working cooler present onsite that was not being
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Risk Management Inspection
3 infractions
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Feb 12, 2026***The chlorine test strips were on order.Feb 10, 2026***there were expired test strips present. Ensure there are accurate test strips available for checking the sanitizer concentration.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Feb 12, 2026***There was some unfinished wood still present in the bar area (the 2 by 4s under the back cooler and the edging of the cupboard).Feb 10, 2026***There were bare wood and unfinished surfaces throughout the facility (by the breaker box in the dry storage area, in the bar area where edges were not finished, under the cooler where unfinished lumber was present).
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- ***equipment maintenance: there was a non working cooler present onsite that was not being
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
17 infractions
- 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
- ***Mouldy product was observed. Brough to the operator attention and discarded during the inspection.
- 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?
- ***Food safety records were not available for review. There were no temperature records and no indication when the last time the dishwasher was checked.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- ***there was food and food utensils stored under the paper towel dispenser for the hand sink. this does not protect the food contact surfaces from potential contamination. Corrected during the inspection.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- ***A plastic glass was being used as a scoop in the cheese. Discussed that scoops were to have handles and the handles were to be out of the product. It was removed during the inspection.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- ***There were incompatible activities in the food area. Infant care (including diaper changing, napping and feeding) is not permitted in food facilities.
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- ***chemical spray bottles are to be accurately labeled as to the contents.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- ***The white single door cooler was not maintaining safe food temperatures. The unit did not reach 4C during the inspection.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- ***The dishwasher was not effective in sanitizing the dishes. The temperature did not reach 74C at the dishes. the hottest temperature reached was 62C. This was not effective for sanitizing the dishes.Single use customer utensils are to be used. Without adequate dishwashing reusable customer dishes and utensils are not allowed.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- ***there were expired test strips present. Ensure there are accurate test strips available for checking the sanitizer concentration.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- ***The front hand sink was not accessible. Corrected during the inspection. There were containers stored in front of the bar hand sink that were moved upon request.
- 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
- ***discussed placement for the mouse unit. If the entrances are obstructed the mice cannot get in and be caught. Demonstrated how the unit was to be set up.
- 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 were bare wood and unfinished surfaces throughout the facility (by the breaker box in the dry storage area, in the bar area where edges were not finished, under the cooler where unfinished lumber was present).
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- ***There was a cooler in the bar area that was leaking on the floor. Discussed that the missing catch basin was to be present and the equipment kept in proper operating condition.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- ***the broken insert and dishes were discarded during the inspection. Discussed that damaged dishes and inserts were not cleanable and were to be discarded.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- ***the compressor cover for the bar cooler was partly installed but did not appear effective in keeping the dust and debris from the equipment.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- ***The cleaning schedule was not available for review. There were verbal discussions of what cleaning is done and how often but it was not documented.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- ***There was food and food packaging stored on shelving that was on the floor and directly on the floor. Food and food packaging is to be stored at least 6 inches off the floor.
- 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
- 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?
- A gap was observed at the bottom of the back door. Replace the weather stripping and ensure there are no gaps to prevent pest entry.
- 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 light bulb located near the back door was not working. Several light bulbs in the back hallway area could not be verified as shatterproof light bulbs, and did not have any light bulb covers. Replace the light bulb located near the back door, and ensure the light bulbs are shatterproof or light bulb covers are obtained.
- 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?
- Initial Inspection
5 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?
- A gap was observed at the bottom of the back door. Replace the weather stripping and ensure there are no gaps to prevent pest entry.
- 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 light bulb located near the back door was not working. Several light bulbs in the back hallway area could not be verified as shatterproof light bulbs, and did not have any light bulb covers. Replace the light bulb located near the back door, and ensure the light bulbs are shatterproof or light bulb covers are obtained.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The compressors for the coolers located in the bar area did not have covers. Replace the missing covers.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Cleaning schedule templates were printed out but not filled. Complete the cleaning schedule templates.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Some dirt and grime build up was observed in the bar coolers. Clean the above mentioned area.
- 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
- 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?
- A gap was observed at the bottom of the back door. Replace the weather stripping and ensure there are no gaps to prevent pest entry.
- 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 light bulb located near the back door was not working. Several light bulbs in the back hallway area could not be verified as shatterproof light bulbs, and did not have any light bulb covers. Replace the light bulb located near the back door, and ensure the light bulbs are shatterproof or light bulb covers are obtained.
- 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?