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Freshii 926

9240 Ellerslie Road SW Edmonton AB T6X 0K6 · Food - General

10 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Risk Management Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 05. Do food handlers refrain from handling food while ill and have acceptable attire and hygiene?
      • ** - staff were not wearing aprons during food handling.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • **-pot sink in the kitchen had no hot running water.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • **-Hot holding unit had scale buildup with off-white chalky deposits. Descale, clean and sanitize equipment.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • ** - knives were stored between sinks in a manner that was unsanitary
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 05. Do food handlers refrain from handling food while ill and have acceptable attire and hygiene?
      • ** - staff were not wearing aprons during food handling.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • **-pot sink in the kitchen had no hot running water.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • ** - knives were stored between sinks in a manner that was unsanitary
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • **-Hot holding unit had scale buildup with off-white chalky deposits. Descale, clean and sanitize equipment.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • **-The 3-compartment sink for manual dishwasher had no sanitizing solution. Operator came to site and was able to provide sanitizing solution. Ensure dishwashing supplies are always accessible and available.
    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • **-Scoops with high touch surfaces were stored in contact with ready-to-eat food ingredients. Remove and store scoop outside food containers to prevent cross-contamination.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • **-Handwashing sink in the kitchen had no supply of soap and paper towels. Operator was asked to refill supplies. Ensure there is always adequate supply of soap and paper towels.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • **-Hand sink in the kitchen had no cold running water. Ensure there is cold running water.
    • 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
      • Previously utilized dirty single-use disposable cardboard was observed as a shelf covering (display cooler). All surfaces in a kitchen and for food storage must be smooth, cleanable, non-absorbent and durable.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • **-1. There was a leaky faucet on the hand sink. Repair or replace leaking faucet.**-2. There was a leak of grey water under the 3-compartment sink. Repair or replace plumbing unit. Ensure equipment is in good repair.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • **-Hot holding unit had scale buildup with off-white chalky deposits. Descale, clean and sanitize equipment.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • **-The dining tables had buildup of grime and grease. Operator was asked to degrease, clean and sanitize tables.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Risk Management Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 05. Do food handlers refrain from handling food while ill and have acceptable attire and hygiene?
      • ** - staff conducting food handling were not wearing an apron
    • 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?
      • ** - current and valid Food Handling Permit is not posted in public view.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • ** - cupboard/open white shelf near upright grey freezer is in poor condition: the wood is falling apart and water damaged, the surface is peeling
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • ** - 2 different handsinks are leaking from the faucet. Please repair
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • ** - various types of tape were observed on many pieces of equipment throughout the facility. Remove the tape from all food equipment and sinks. Rice cookers, counters, handles, sinks, faucets, etc. all had tape. All surfaces for food must be smooth, cleanable, non-absorbent, and durable. ______________________________2023-12-15Operator reported replacing the rice cooker; however, there was still tape present on the cooker at the time of inspection. Please do not use tape to "fix" equipment. Tape is not a cleanable material and is not acceptable on food equipment. Photo taken & provided with report. _______________________2023-11-08Rice cooker with blue tape was not observed; however, rice cookers now had brown masking tape on the hinge piece. Please ensure tape is not used to "repair" kitchen equipment. Rice scoop protocols not observed/discussed at the time of inspection. ________________________2023-10-301. Rice cooker was in poor repair & "fixed" with tape.Action required: replace broken equipment. 2. Soiled rice & quinoa scoop was stored in a bin with no means of temperature control/sanitization. Staff reported the scoop is only cleaned once per day (end of day). Action required: revise scoop storage practices ex. have an audible timer to prompt cleaning/change every 2 hours.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • ** - improper customer utensil storage observed - all handles should be stored and available, the eating or business end should be inaccessible to contamination.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • ** - scissors in use are broken and filthy** - cutting boards were overworn, pitted, and no longer in good condition
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • ** - the rice cookers require thorough cleaning, the water cavity for the hot holding is not in a clean and sanitary condition
  7. Demand Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 05. Do food handlers refrain from handling food while ill and have acceptable attire and hygiene?
      • ** - staff conducting food handling were not wearing an apron
    • 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?
      • ** - current and valid Food Handling Permit is not posted in public view.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • ** - 2 different handsinks are leaking from the faucet. Please repair
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • ** - previously used single-use disposable cardboard was reused to cover shelving, food equipment, cooler shelves, etc. and does not provide a surface that is smooth, cleanable, non-absorbent or durable.** - cupboard/open white shelf near upright grey freezer is in poor condition: the wood is falling apart and water damaged, the surface is peeling
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • ** - improper customer utensil storage observed - all handles should be stored and available, the eating or business end should be inaccessible to contamination.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • ** - scissors in use are broken and filthy** - cutting boards were overworn, pitted, and no longer in good condition
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • ** - the rice cookers require thorough cleaning, the water cavity for the hot holding is not in a clean and sanitary condition, the top of the white freezer needs cleaning
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • ** - various types of tape were observed on many pieces of equipment throughout the facility. Remove the tape from all food equipment and sinks. Rice cookers, counters, handles, sinks, faucets, etc. all had tape. All surfaces for food must be smooth, cleanable, non-absorbent, and durable. ______________________________2023-12-15Operator reported replacing the rice cooker; however, there was still tape present on the cooker at the time of inspection. Please do not use tape to "fix" equipment. Tape is not a cleanable material and is not acceptable on food equipment. Photo taken & provided with report. _______________________2023-11-08Rice cooker with blue tape was not observed; however, rice cookers now had brown masking tape on the hinge piece. Please ensure tape is not used to "repair" kitchen equipment. Rice scoop protocols not observed/discussed at the time of inspection. ________________________2023-10-301. Rice cooker was in poor repair & "fixed" with tape.Action required: replace broken equipment. 2. Soiled rice & quinoa scoop was stored in a bin with no means of temperature control/sanitization. Staff reported the scoop is only cleaned once per day (end of day). Action required: revise scoop storage practices ex. have an audible timer to prompt cleaning/change every 2 hours.
  8. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • 2023-12-15Operator reported replacing the rice cooker; however, there was still tape present on the cooker at the time of inspection. Please do not use tape to "fix" equipment. Tape is not a cleanable material and is not acceptable on food equipment. Photo taken & provided with report. _______________________2023-11-08Rice cooker with blue tape was not observed; however, rice cookers now had brown masking tape on the hinge piece. Please ensure tape is not used to "repair" kitchen equipment. Rice scoop protocols not observed/discussed at the time of inspection. ________________________2023-10-301. Rice cooker was in poor repair & "fixed" with tape.Action required: replace broken equipment. 2. Soiled rice & quinoa scoop was stored in a bin with no means of temperature control/sanitization. Staff reported the scoop is only cleaned once per day (end of day). Action required: revise scoop storage practices ex. have an audible timer to prompt cleaning/change every 2 hours.
  9. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • 2023-11-08**Improper thawing observed - frozen steak held in warm stagnant water in a bus pan. Staff reported this is how frozen protein is typically thawed. Discussed approved thawing methods: under cold, running water OR in the cooler. Inserts were directly in the coolers (no stacking observed). A probe thermometer was available. Discussed with ownership over the phone that all coolers need to be equipped with thermometers._______________________2023-10-30Foods are stacked on top of the inserts in the prep table cooler (photo taken) - this is ineffective at keeping the foods cool. Staff were uncertain if the facility had thermometers to monitor temperatures. Action required: retrain staff to ensure that all foods are directly in the inserts of the prep table cooler. Foods should be maintained at or below 4C. Ensure all refrigeration is equipped with a refrigeration thermometer. Ensure the facility also has a probe thermometer.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • 2023-11-08Operator indicated that they are waiting to receive parts for the faucet. ______________________2023-10-301. Hot water faucet at the back hand wash station was not functional.2. Water at the dishwashing sink was turned off at the shut-off valve due to leaking faucet.Action required: ensure all plumbing fixtures are functioning properly and capable of offering hot and cold running water. 2022-06-16The cold water faucet at the prep sink is not working. Please repair.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • 2023-11-08Rice cooker with blue tape was not observed; however, rice cookers now had brown masking tape on the hinge piece. Please ensure tape is not used to "repair" kitchen equipment. Rice scoop protocols not observed/discussed at the time of inspection. ________________________2023-10-301. Rice cooker was in poor repair & "fixed" with tape.Action required: replace broken equipment. 2. Soiled rice & quinoa scoop was stored in a bin with no means of temperature control/sanitization. Staff reported the scoop is only cleaned once per day (end of day). Action required: revise scoop storage practices ex. have an audible timer to prompt cleaning/change every 2 hours.
  10. Monitoring Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
      • A large bowl of extremely moldy carrots were being held on the counter. When staff were asked about it, they claimed it was being discarded but seemed apprehensive to discard it at the time of inspection. Action required: Please ensure foods that are heavily molded are discarded.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Foods are stacked on top of the inserts in the prep table cooler (photo taken) - this is ineffective at keeping the foods cool. Staff were uncertain if the facility had thermometers to monitor temperatures. Action required: retrain staff to ensure that all foods are directly in the inserts of the prep table cooler. Foods should be maintained at or below 4C. Ensure all refrigeration is equipped with a refrigeration thermometer. Ensure the facility also has a probe thermometer.
    • 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?
      • 2023-10-30Violation not yet corrected. __________________2022-06-16The food permit posted on the wall is expired. Please post your current valid permit.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • 2023-10-301. Hot water faucet at the back hand wash station was not functional.2. Water at the dishwashing sink was turned off at the shut-off valve due to leaking faucet.Action required: ensure all plumbing fixtures are functioning properly and capable of offering hot and cold running water. 2022-06-16The cold water faucet at the prep sink is not working. Please repair.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • 1. Rice cooker was in poor repair & "fixed" with tape.Action required: replace broken equipment. 2. Soiled rice & quinoa scoop was stored in a bin with no means of temperature control/sanitization. Staff reported the scoop is only cleaned once per day (end of day). Action required: revise scoop storage practices ex. have an audible timer to prompt cleaning/change every 2 hours.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The top of the mini freezer was visibly dirty.Action required: clean the indicated area.