Espania Pizzeria
6220 99 Street NW Edmonton AB T6E 6C7 · Food - General
6 inspections
- Demand 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?
- 2026-04-06Facility was not keeping written pest control records. The operator did have traps set to monitor for activity. ACTION REQUIRED: Keep monthly records of pest control activities. See resource below.RESOURCE: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-pest-control-checklist.pdf____________________2025-04-22Pest control records are not being maintained. Ensure the pest control checklist is being filled out monthly and records are kept onsite.
- 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
4 infractions
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Paper towel dispenser at front handwash station was empty. Corrected onsite.
- 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 are not being maintained. Ensure the pest control checklist is being filled out monthly and records are kept onsite.
- 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?
- Food permit needs to be displayed in an area where customers can view it.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Fume hood is overdue for professional cleaning - please schedule this.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
8 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- A sanitizer solution was not prepared during the inspection. Ensure a sanitizer solution is prepared prior to starting food prep and during hours of operation. A 100 ppm chlorine solution was made.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Frozen raw fish was stored next to raw onions in the walk-in cooler. Ensure raw meats are stored below cooked foods and ready to eat foods. Corrected onsite.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Fridge is measuring at 7C. Ensure all refrigeration units are measuring at 4C or less.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Improper 2 compartment sink method in place. Ensure items are washed with warm water and detergent in the first sink, rinsed off with warm water in the first sink, and sanitized (fully immersed in a 100 ppm chlorine solution) in the second sink for at least 2 minutes.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- No paper towel at handwash station upon entry to kitchen. Ensure paper towel is in a dispenser. Do not use rags for drying hands.
- 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?
- AHS Pest Control Checklist is not being filled out monthly for the self-monitoring of pests. Ensure this checklist is filled out monthly.
- 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?
- Weatherstripping for the rear door needs to be repaired/replaced so that there is no gap of light shining under the door.
- 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?
- Facility is operating without a valid food permit. Ensure the invoice for the food permit is paid.Food permit is not displayed. Ensure the food permit is posted in an area where the public can easily view it.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Garbage bag used to cover garlic bread in the walk-in cooler. CDI: discussed issue at the time of inspection. Action required: discontinue using garbage bags to cover foods.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Cloth towel being used to dry hands at the hand wash station close to the till area. No paper towel available at this hand sink. Action required: only use paper towel to dry hands after washing.Note: hand sink in the kitchen was stocked with soap & paper towel.
- 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?
- Facility permit has expired - invoice was not paid prior to expiry date. Action required: pay for the food handling permit; post it on public display once received.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?