Gourmet China
52B Highway Avenue Fox Creek AB T0H 1P0 · Food - General
16 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management 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) The men's bathroom has evidence of water damage in the corner, beside the urinal. The paint is peeling, a ceiling tile shows signs of water damage (staining, bulging) and there are other issues that indicate water infiltration.The damage ceiling tiles must be repaired and the wall repaired such that it is smooth and cleanable. Operator stated he had someone coming to town on the 16th of March to make the repairs and also stated that it has not leaked any further.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- 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) The men's bathroom has evidence of water damage in the corner, beside the urinal. The paint is peeling, a ceiling tile shows signs of water damage (staining, bulging) and there are other issues that indicate water infiltration.The damage ceiling tiles must be repaired and the wall repaired such that it is smooth and cleanable.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Risk Management 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) The men's bathroom has evidence of water damage in the corner, beside the urinal. The paint is peeling, a ceiling tile shows signs of water damage (staining, bulging) and there are other issues that indicate water infiltration.The damage ceiling tiles must be repaired and the wall repaired such that it is smooth and cleanable.2) The ventilation system has grease droplets along the edge. The service record on the side indicates the system is due for professional cleaning in June 2025.Ventilation system must be properly cleaned. A lot of grease producing cooking occurs in this establishment and the cleaning needs to reflect this as grease or other debris from the hood cannot be allowed to drip on food.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Risk Management Inspection
2 infractions
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- A hand sink located near the cooking line was not working at time of inspection. Operator stated someone has been contacted to repair and it would be done by the next week. Ensure hand soap and paper towel are located near the dish washing sinks as these sinks must be temporarily used for handwashing until the other one can be repaired.
- 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) The men's bathroom has evidence of water damage in the corner, beside the urinal. The paint is peeling, a ceiling tile shows signs of water damage (staining, bulging) and there are other issues that indicate water infiltration.The damage ceiling tiles must be repaired and the wall repaired such that it is smooth and cleanable.2) The ventilation system has grease droplets along the edge. The service record on the side indicates the system is due for professional cleaning in June 2025.Ventilation system must be properly cleaned. A lot of grease producing cooking occurs in this establishment and the cleaning needs to reflect this as grease or other debris from the hood cannot be allowed to drip on food.3) Staff washroom door located in the back of the restaurant (food preparation area) was observed left open. Door must remain closed at all times as it leads into a food preparation area.
- 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
2 infractions
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- A hand sink located near the cooking line was not working at time of inspection. Operator stated someone has been contacted to repair and it would be done by the next week. Ensure hand soap and paper towel are located near the dish washing sinks as these sinks must be temporarily used for handwashing until the other one can be repaired.
- 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) The men's bathroom has evidence of water damage in the corner, beside the urinal. The paint is peeling, a ceiling tile shows signs of water damage (staining, bulging) and there are other issues that indicate water infiltration.The damage ceiling tiles must be repaired and the wall repaired such that it is smooth and cleanable.2) The ventilation system has grease droplets along the edge. The service record on the side indicates the system is due for professional cleaning in June 2025.Ventilation system must be properly cleaned. A lot of grease producing cooking occurs in this establishment and the cleaning needs to reflect this as grease or other debris from the hood cannot be allowed to drip on food.3) Staff washroom door located in the back of the restaurant (food preparation area) was observed left open. Door must remain closed at all times as it leads into a food preparation area.
- 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
2 infractions
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- A hand sink located near the cooking line was not working at time of inspection. Operator stated someone has been contacted to repair and it would be done by the next week. Ensure hand soap and paper towel are located near the dish washing sinks as these sinks must be temporarily used for handwashing until the other one can be repaired.
- 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) The men's bathroom has evidence of water damage in the corner, beside the urinal. The paint is peeling, a ceiling tile shows signs of water damage (staining, bulging) and there are other issues that indicate water infiltration.The damage ceiling tiles must be repaired and the wall repaired such that it is smooth and cleanable.2) The ventilation system has grease droplets along the edge. The service record on the side indicates the system is due for professional cleaning in June 2025.Ventilation system must be properly cleaned. A lot of grease producing cooking occurs in this establishment and the cleaning needs to reflect this as grease or other debris from the hood cannot be allowed to drip on food.3) Staff washroom door located in the back of the restaurant (food preparation area) was observed left open. Door must remain closed at all times as it leads into a food preparation area.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Numerous packages and loose pieces of frozen and partially frozen meat (pork, chicken) were observed in sinks and in plastic bins in the kitchen and back preparation area. Operator was told to move all the meat and poultry under cold, running water or into the fridge at 4 degrees Celsius or less. Meat and poultry products must never be thawed at room temperature as this creates an environment that may allow bacteria to grow.Do not thaw meat at room temperature. If you do not have enough staff to process meat, food offerings must be reduced to a level that you can handle and ensure food safety.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- A hand sink located near the cooking line was not working at time of inspection. Operator stated someone has been contacted to repair and it would be done by the next week. Ensure hand soap and paper towel are located near the dish washing sinks as these sinks must be temporarily used for handwashing until the other one can be repaired.
- 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) The men's bathroom has evidence of water damage in the corner, beside the urinal. The paint is peeling, a ceiling tile shows signs of water damage (staining, bulging) and there are other issues that indicate water infiltration.The damage ceiling tiles must be repaired and the wall repaired such that it is smooth and cleanable.2) The ventilation system has grease droplets along the edge. The service record on the side indicates the system is due for professional cleaning in June 2025.Ventilation system must be properly cleaned. A lot of grease producing cooking occurs in this establishment and the cleaning needs to reflect this as grease or other debris from the hood cannot be allowed to drip on food.3) Staff washroom door located in the back of the restaurant (food preparation area) was observed left open. Door must remain closed at all times as it leads into a food preparation area.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
2 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Foods such as flour, cornstarch etc. were observed being kept in open bags. Please ensure these foods and others (sugar etc.) are stored in pest-proof containers.An extension has been granted to correct this deficiency.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- The mechanical dish sanitizer was not pumping chlorine at time of inspection.Operator was instructed to add chlorine manually to the reservoir during the sanitation cycle until the machine could be fixed.An extension has been granted to correct this deficiency.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
2 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Foods such as flour, cornstarch etc. were observed being kept in open bags. Please ensure these foods and others (sugar etc.) are stored in pest-proof containers.An extension has been granted to correct this deficiency.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- The mechanical dish sanitizer was not pumping chlorine at time of inspection.Operator was instructed to add chlorine manually to the reservoir during the sanitation cycle until the machine could be fixed.An extension has been granted to correct this deficiency.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Foods such as flour, cornstarch etc. were observed being kept in open bags. Please ensure these foods and others (sugar etc.) are stored in pest-proof containers.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- The mechanical dish sanitizer was not pumping chlorine at time of inspection.Operator was instructed to add chlorine manually to the reservoir during the sanitation cycle until the machine could be fixed.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Food (deep-fried prawns) was observed on the floor when Inspector arrived. The contaminated food was discarded in the garbage. Please note, if food touches the floor, it must be thrown away.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Overhead ventilation system was observed to be dripping grease when PHI was onsite. Operator stated he was having it cleaned at the end of March.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- 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)?
- Bags of corn starch, flour etc. were observed stored open and on the floor. In one bag of corn starch, a dead insect was observed. Contaminated cornstarch must be discarded. Please ensure bags are stored off the floor and in pest-proof containers (e.g. plastic containers with a lid)
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Meat and poultry products were observed thawing in the sink when Inspector arrived. Operator turned on the cold, running water. Please ensure meat and poultry products are always thawed under cold, running water or in the fridge at 4 degrees Celsius or less.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Food storage containers (buckets) were observed that need to be discarded as they either contain chips/cracks or have a build-up of debris on them. Please get rid of older buckets and other food storage containers and only use ones that are clean and in good condition.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?