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Effing Seafood

140 - 44 Riel Drive St. Albert AB T8N 3Z8 · Food - General

6 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • The fresh ice display cooler was not in use. Operator already made a service request to maintenance.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 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?
      • Temperatures were not consistently recorded and maintained for the coolers. The operator was advised to record the temperatures consistently to ensure proper monitoring and food safety compliance.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • The fresh ice display cooler was measured at 9.2 °C using an infrared thermometer, and the internal temperature was measured at 5.2 °C. The operator was instructed to relocate the fish to another cooler that was measured below 4 °C, add more ice to the mussels, and continue monitoring the temperature until the cooler is repaired by maintenance. The operator relocated the fish and added extra ice as requested.
    • 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
      • None of the staff hold safe food handling certificate in the facility. Operator was advised to complete a food handler certificate. A list of approved course providers was provided to operator via email.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • ***There were dried fish pieces being stored uncovered on the back counter. Discussed with staff who went and covered right away.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • ***The Quat sanitizer test strips were expired. Discussed that they were also discoloured and may not give accurate readings when they are compromised.
    • 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?
      • ***Pest control records were not available for review. Ensure a copy of the monthly pest control records are present and available for review during inspections. Staff contacted manager who plans on e-mailing the pest control reports. Ensure that the pest control reports are available onsite.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • ***The hydrogen peroxide cleaner/sanitizer labeled containers did not have a measurable amount of Hydrogen peroxide present. Ensure the sanitizer concentration is maintained at an effective level.
    • 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
      • ***The hydrogen peroxide cleaner/sanitizer labeled containers did not have a measurable amount of Hydrogen peroxide present. Ensure all spray bottles are accurately labeled as to the contents.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • ***The Quat sanitizer test strips were expired. Discussed that they were also discoloured and may not give accurate readings when they are compromised.
    • 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 no test strips present for the hydrogen peroxide solutions present. If hydrogen peroxide is going to be present, then the hydrogen peroxide test strips are required.
    • 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?
      • ***Pest control records were not available for review. Ensure a copy of the monthly pest control records are present and available for review during inspections. Staff contacted manager who plans on e-mailing the pest control reports. Ensure that the pest control reports are available onsite.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • ***There were knives present in a knife block in the dry storage/prep area. Discussed that knife blocks were not cleanable and were not to be used for storing knives.