Dragon Gate Restaurant
2024 33 Avenue SW Calgary AB T2T 1Z4 · Food - General
4 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
8 infractions
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Food containers stacked on top of each other without covering. Ensure food is covered before stacking to prevent cross contamination.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Cardboard with a build up of debris on top of freezers. Ensure only smooth and easily cleanable materials are used on top of freezers.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Cooked breaded fish, breaded pork, breaded beef, bean sprouts, rice all stored at room temperature and measured between 9-18C. Ensure these items are stored at or below 4 or above 60 degrees C.
- 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 some unprotected lightbulbs above the chopping block, as well as in the kitchen.Either install a cover on the unprotected lightbulbs, install protective sleeves over the bulbs, or install shatterproof bulbs.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The chest style freezer had a broken lid. Please repair/replace the freezer lid such that it is smooth, in good condition, and cleanable.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Duct tape was observed on the handles of the cooler in the kitchen. Please remove the duct tape as it is not a cleanable surface and can harbor pathogens.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- There were damaged food storage container in use. Some had been held together with zip ties.Discard damaged food storage containers.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Build up of debris in the hard to reach areas of the floors. Ensure these areas are cleaned.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
5 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Bowls were observed being used as bulk scoops. Please replace all bowls with proper bulk scoops with handles to protect from contamination.
- 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 some unprotected lightbulbs above the chopping block, as well as in the kitchen.Either install a cover on the unprotected lightbulbs, install protective sleeves over the bulbs, or install shatterproof bulbs.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The chest style freezer had a broken lid. Please repair/replace the freezer lid such that it is smooth, in good condition, and cleanable.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Duct tape was observed on the handles of the cooler in the kitchen. Please remove the duct tape as it is not a cleanable surface and can harbor pathogens.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- There were damaged food storage container in use. Some had been held together with zip ties.Discard damaged food storage containers.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
5 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Bowls were observed being used as bulk scoops. Please replace all bowls with proper bulk scoops with handles to protect from contamination.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Food was stored uncovered and directly on the floor in the back storage room. Please ensure all food is stored elevated off of the floor and with an appropriate cover to protect from contamination.
- 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
- The expired food handling permit was posted in the facility. Please print and post your valid 2023 food handling permit in a visible location.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The chest style freezer had a broken lid. Please repair/replace the freezer lid such that it is smooth, in good condition, and cleanable.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Duct tape was observed on the handles of the cooler in the kitchen. Please remove the duct tape as it is not a cleanable surface and can harbor pathogens.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
8 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- The chlorine sanitizer located at the bar/front service area was tested and 0ppm chlorine was detected. A solution was re-made and tested to be 100ppm. Please ensure the chlorine sanitizers are tested daily and mixed to 100ppm.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Bowls were observed being used as bulk scoops. Please replace all bowls with proper bulk scoops with handles to protect from contamination.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Food was stored uncovered and directly on the floor in the back storage room. Please ensure all food is stored elevated off of the floor and with an appropriate cover to protect from contamination.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- A bowl of bean sprouts were observed on the counter with no temperature control. The bean sprouts were placed in a cooler at the time of the inspection. Bean sprouts must be kept in the cooler or in an ice bath at all times to prevent the growth of bacteria.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- One of the compartments of the two-compartment sink located at the back of the kitchen is designated as a hand washing sink; however, both compartments were being used to thaw foods. Please ensure the one compartment is always kept clear of items to allow for unobstructed access to the hand sink by food handlers.
- 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
- The expired food handling permit was posted in the facility. Please print and post your valid 2023 food handling permit in a visible location.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The chest style freezer had a broken lid. Please repair/replace the freezer lid such that it is smooth, in good condition, and cleanable.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Duct tape was observed on the handles of the cooler in the kitchen. Please remove the duct tape as it is not a cleanable surface and can harbor pathogens.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?