Empire Banquet Hall
1 - 4826 11 Street NE Calgary AB T2E 2W7 · Food - General
11 inspections
- Demand Inspection
5 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Wet cleaning cloths were observed on the food contact surfaces throughout the kitchen. **Ensure cleaning cloths are submerged in the sanitizer solution at all times if reusing or discarded after each use.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- The operator mentioned that they cool cooked high risk food from 60*C to 40*C and then move it to the cooler for further cooling. **Ensure cooked high risk food is cooled from 60*C to 20*C with in 2 hours and then 20*C to 4*C within next 4 hours.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- NO QUATS sanitizer test strips were present onsite. **Please acquire QUATS test strips with valid expiry date.
- 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
- 1. Staff lack basic food safety knowledge. 2. Food safety certifications expired in 2024. **Please re-train the staff.**Ensure at least one person present onsite has a valid food handling certificate.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Cleaning required in the following areas: - Ceiling vents in the kitchen were visibly dirty. - Underneath the dry food storage rack as it had significant dust and food debris accumulated.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Monitoring Inspection
6 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Wet cleaning cloths were observed on the food contact surfaces throughout the kitchen. **Ensure cleaning cloths are submerged in the sanitizer solution at all times if reusing or discarded after each use.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- QUATS sanitizer measured at 0 ppm at the time of inspection. - Operator remade the QUATS sanitizer and tested at 200 ppm. **Ensure QUATS sanitizer is maintained at 200 ppm at all times for
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- The operator mentioned that they cool cooked high risk food from 60*C to 40*C and then move it to the cooler for further cooling. **Ensure cooked high risk food is cooled from 60*C to 20*C with in 2 hours and then 20*C to 4*C within next 4 hours.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- NO QUATS sanitizer test strips were present onsite. **Please acquire QUATS test strips with valid expiry date.
- 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
- 1. Staff lack basic food safety knowledge. 2. Food safety certifications expired in 2024. **Please re-train the staff.**Ensure at least one person present onsite has a valid food handling certificate.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Cleaning required in the following areas: - Ceiling vents in the kitchen were visibly dirty. - Underneath the dry food storage rack as it had significant dust and food debris accumulated.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- All equipment in the premises is dirty. From the ice machine to the meat slicer and anything between. This is a built-up dirt, not from the daily usage.Clean and sanitize all the equipment.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Ensure that all foods stored in the walk-in cooler are covered.
- 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?
- The screen door is damaged, won't close and have large gaps between the door and the frame.Provide proper vermin proofing.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The whole kitchen needs a thorough cleaning. Floors, walls, shelves. Hard to reach areas
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Do not used dirty/contaminated cleaning cloths.Operator discarded them
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Provide test strips for Quats
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Replace the wash temperature gauge on the mechanical washer
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Monitoring 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)?
- Provide test strips for Quats
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Replace the wash temperature gauge on the mechanical washer
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?