Earls Restaurant
600 Patricia Street Jasper AB T0E 1E0 · Food - General
14 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 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?
- No pest control records were not available onsite. Please provide the report as soon as possible.
- 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
1 infraction
- 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?
- No pest control records were not available onsite. Please provide the report as soon as possible.
- 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?
- 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?
- No pest control records were not available onsite. Please provide the report as soon as possible.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The worktop cooler next to the stove currently has a non-functional door. Staff have reported that the magnet used for securing the door is damaged, and they will order a replacement and address the issue as soon as possible. Once the repair is complete, please inform the PHI
- 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?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- - The temperature of coolers and freezers are maintained at satisfactory level.- No thermometers were observed within the coolers. Staff mentioned that they will be ordering it and will send photos once they receive it.-No test strip was available to test pH of the sushi rice. Staff was advised to purchase the test strip and send photos once they receive it.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Handwashing stations were not equipped with paper towels. Staff restocked all handwashing stations with paper towels.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
5 infractions
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Garlic butter/spread temperature was measured at 8C stored above the food prep cooler. Ensure garlic butter is stored at 4C or below to prevent botulism which is very common with garlic butter kept at room temperature.Operator kept it in the cooler during inspection.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Crab (seafood) observed being thawed in the food prep sink in a bowl of water.Operator advised on the 4 thawing techniques of either under cold running water, overnight in the cooler, defrost in a microwave or direct cooking.
- 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 ventilation hood/canopy had heavy accumulation of grease between the filters.Ensure to clean thoroughly between the filters. Excess grease clogging can be a fire hazard.
- 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 kitchen ceiling especially around the vents and above the ventilation canopy was very dusty.Ensure to clean the kitchen ceiling as often as required.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The walker-in cooler ceiling and area adjacent to the compressor was very dusty.Ensure to clean the walk-in cooler ceiling to prevent mold growth.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Risk Management 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?
- The light inside the walk-in cooler is not shielded.Ensure the lights inside the walk-in cooler is shatterproof or made of LED.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Monitoring 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 ventilation hood had heavy accumulation of grease. This can be a fire hazard if not cleaned regularly.Ensure to regularly clean in between the filters.
- 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 inside the walk-in cooler is not shielded.Ensure the lights inside the walk-in cooler is shatterproof or made of LED.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management 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?
- Missing a few ceiling tiles in the kitchen.Ensure to replace the missing ceiling and ensure it is smooth, easily cleanable and in good repair.**Ceiling material was onsite awaiting to be fixed. PHI to confirm once all renovation work is completed.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 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?
- Missing a few ceiling tiles in the kitchen.Ensure to replace the missing ceiling and ensure it is smooth, easily cleanable and in good repair.**Ceiling material was onsite awaiting to be fixed. Chef to inform PHI once all renovation work is complete.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The ventilation hood has heavy accumulation of grease between the filters.**On June 13, 2023, infraction still pending. Chef asked for more time to do the cleaning.**July 26, 2023 -Renovations ongoing in the Kitchen. Chef insists it will be corrected after the renovations.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The walls inside the walk-in coolers were dusty/moldy.Ensure to clean the walls of the walk-in cooler especially between the compressors.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Risk Management Inspection
3 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?
- Missing a few ceiling tiles in the kitchen.Ensure to replace the missing ceiling and ensure it is smooth, easily cleanable and in good repair.**June 13, 2023 - Operator informed the PHI of the pending renos scheduled and the tiles will be replaced after the completion of renos.**July 26, 2023 Renos ongoing in the kitchen. Chef insists it will be replaced during the renovations.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The ventilation hood has heavy accumulation of grease between the filters.**On June 13, 2023 infraction still pending. Chef asked for more time to do the cleaning.**July 26, 2023 -Renovations ongoing in the Kitchen. Chef insists it will be corrected after the renos
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The Kitchen ceiling is full of dust.Ensure to clean the ceiling especially around the ventilation hood.**June 13, 2023 Ceiling not cleaned. **July 26, 2023, Still outstanding
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?