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Gate of India

305 - 505 Main Street SW Airdrie AB T4B 3K3 · Food - General

6 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • A contaminated cleaning cloth was observed on prep table by dishwashing area. This was placed into sanitizer solution during inspection. Ensure cloths are stored in sanitizer solution when not in use.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • 1. Plastic bowls were used as scoops in sauces and stored directly in sauce. This contaminates the bulk sauce. Use ladles with long handles that do not contact food or store scoops outside sauce buckets.2. Staff personal items were hung on shelf over onions next to dry ingredients. Ensure personal items are stored away from food and food preparation areas.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Stainless steel shelf in dishwashing area still had protective film on shelving. Remove protective film as it is peeling and not easy to clean. All surfaces must be smooth, non-porous and easy to clean.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • In dishwashing area there was not a clear separation between dirty and clean sides. Ensure there is proper flow from dirty to clean in dishwashing area. Do not place dirty dishes on clean side and do not store used apron on clean dish shelf.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Cleaning is required in the following areas:- Prep cooler at front bar area- Door to staff washroom. Clean and ensure these are added to a regular cleaning schedule.
  3. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 05. Do food handlers refrain from handling food while ill and have acceptable attire and hygiene?
      • Operator used tap and wiped gloved hands on apron in between prepping food. Ensure gloves are discarded and hands washed when changing activities. Operator discarded gloves during inspection.
    • 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
      • Spray bottle containing sanitizer was not labelled. This was corrected during the inspection and bottle was labelled.
  4. Demand Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Chlorine sanitizer solution in washcloth bucket measured at 0 ppm.- Staff prepared new chlorine solution and sanitizer concentration was tested at 100 ppm.- Ensure to regularly check sanitizer concentration using the available test strips.
    • 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?
      • Open canned food item was stored in the cooler located in the front bar area. - Operator transferred the food item to food-grade container.- Make sure once a canned food item is opened, food should then be transferred to a food-grade container.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Disposable plastic cups were being used as scoops and stored inside the food.- Ensure to remove plastic cups from the food and use scoops with handles to prevent contamination.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • No functional thermometer was available in the kitchen at the time of inspection.- Ensure that proper working thermometer is available in the kitchen at all times.
    • 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 near hand sink in the bar area was empty at the time of inspection.- Paper towel dispenser was refilled with adequate supply of paper towels.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • There were missing tiles in the kitchen near the hand sink.- Ensure to replace tiles in the indicated area.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Chlorine sanitizer bucket in kitchen measured 0ppm. Operator corrected this during inspection and added more bleach to make a 100ppm chlorine solution. Ensure chlorine sanitizer measures 100ppm.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Several bags of onion were stored directly on floor. Please ensure all food is stored off of floor.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Front prep cooler measured 16 degrees Celsius. Staff were aware this cooler was not working, but had placed mango lassi into fridge. Mango lassi was discarded during inspection. Ensure cooler is not used for high risk products.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • 1. Handwash sink at back did not have paper towel available at start of inspection. Install dispenser and ensure sink is stocked with soap and paper towel at all times. 2. Soap dispenser had come off wall at front of house hand sink. Please re-attach.
  6. Monitoring 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?
      • 1. Wall by hand sink is unpainted drywall. Please paint or finish to ensure it is water resistant and easily cleanable. 2. Flooring in this area is damaged. Please repair to ensure floor is smooth, durable, and easy to clean.