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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

100 - 638 6 Avenue SW Calgary AB T2P 0S4 · Food - General

12 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • The dispenser system for the various chemicals used in the facility was not properly dispensing the quat surface sanitizer resulting in 0ppm being detected when tested with quat test strips. Management manually mixed 200ppm quat surface sanitizer solutions at the time of the inspection. Please have the dispenser serviced such that the quat sanitizer is dispensing properly - 200ppm.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Hand soap was not available at the hand-washing sink along the cook line. Please add a liquid hand soap at the above noted hand-washing sink to allow for proper hand washing by food handlers.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The fabric curtains between the dining area and kitchen were visibly dirty. Please launder the curtains and add them to a frequent cleaning plan.
  3. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • The West side hand sinks along the cook line had a garbage can positioned in front of it rendering it difficult to easily access the hand washing sinks. Please relocate the garbage can to a different location so that hand sink can be accessed easier.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The dishwasher trays have a build-up mold/mildew on them. Please clean the dishwasher racks and ensure they are cleaned on a regular basis.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The ceiling air vents and ceiling around the vents in the back dishwashing area and drink prep area were observed to have a heavy dust accumulation on them. Please clean the indicated area.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Food handling was occurring, but a food safe surface sanitizer was not available. A 200ppm Quat solution was mixed at the time of the inspection. Please ensure that is food handling is occurring a food safe surface sanitizer is prepared and in use.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • 1) A bowl was observed being used as a bulk scoop for the bulk dry rice located along the cook line.Please ensure that all bulk scoops are equipped with a handle and are stored in a clean and sanitary manner that does not contribute to cross contamination.2) A magnetic strip with knives stored on it was mounted to the wall directly beside the east side cook line hand washing sink. Please relocate the knife storage to a location that is away from the hand sink to ensure the knives are kept clean and sanitary in storage.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • The east side cook line hand washing sink was not stocked with liquid hand soap at the time of the inspection. Please ensure that all hand washing sinks are always stocked with liquid hand soap, paper towel in a proper dispenser, and running hot/cold water to facilitate proper hand washing by food handlers.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Both the East and West side hand sinks along the cook line had a garbage can positioned in front of them rendering it difficult to easily access the hand washing sinks. Please relocate the garbage cans to a different location so that hand sinks can be accessed easier.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • A leak was observed at the faucet of the east side cook line hand washing sink. Please repair the leak.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The dishwasher trays have a build-up mold/mildew on them. Please clean the dishwasher racks and ensure they are cleaned on a regular basis.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The ceiling air vents and ceiling around the vents in the back dishwashing area and drink prep area were observed to have a heavy dust accumulation on them. Please clean the indicated area.
  7. Risk Management 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?
      • March 19th, 2024: Cleaning has improved in the area where the flies have been observed. Please continue to keep this area clean and work with your pest control company to abate the pest issue. A few small flies were observed in the kitchen by the beer cooler/kegs. Please increase the cleaning in this area and work the pest control company to abate the fly issue.
  8. Risk Management Inspection

    3 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 for both hand sinks located on the main floor kitchen were not in dispensers. Paper towel must be stored in a proper dispenser to protect from contamination.
    • 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?
      • March 19th, 2024: Cleaning has improved in the area where the flies have been observed. Please continue to keep this area clean and work with your pest control company to abate the pest issue. A few small flies were observed in the kitchen by the beer cooler/kegs. Please increase the cleaning in this area and work the pest control company to abate the fly issue.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • March 19th, 2024: One set of curtains have been replaced. Please launder or replace the other set of curtains. Both sets of curtains in the kitchen were heavily soiled and require cleaning. Please launder the curtains and add them to a regular cleaning schedule.
  9. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • 1) Paper towel for both hand sinks located on the main floor kitchen were not in dispensers. Paper towel must be stored in a proper dispenser to protect from contamination. 2) The basement hand sink was not equipped with paper towel. Please ensure all hand sinks are equipped with liquid hand soap, paper towel is a proper dispenser, and running hot/cold water to allow for proper and frequent hand washing.
    • 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?
      • A few small flies were observed in the kitchen by the beer cooler/kegs. Please increase the cleaning in this area and work the pest control company to abate the fly issue.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Both sets of curtains in the kitchen were heavily soiled and require cleaning. Please launder the curtains and add them to a regular cleaning schedule.
  10. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • A box of vegetables was stored directly on the floor in the main floor kitchen. The box was moved at the time of the inspection. Do not store any food directly on the floor to reduce the risk of contamination.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • 1) Paper towel for both hand sinks located on the main floor kitchen were not in dispensers. Paper towel must be stored in a proper dispenser to protect from contamination. 2) The basement hand sink was not equipped with paper towel. Please ensure all hand sinks are equipped with liquid hand soap, paper towel is a proper dispenser, and running hot/cold water to allow for proper and frequent hand washing.
    • 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?
      • A few small flies were observed in the kitchen by the beer cooler/kegs. Please increase the cleaning in this area and work the pest control company to abate the fly issue.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Both sets of curtains in the kitchen were heavily soiled and require cleaning. Please launder the curtains and add them to a regular cleaning schedule.
  11. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • A light cover was missing from a light fixture located in the dish pit. Please install a light cover to protect from contamination in the event of a light bulk breaking.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • The facility is a grease-producing kitchen but is dumping mop water down the basement washrooms toilet. A mop sink, connected to a grease trap is required for all facilities with grease producing cooking.please install a mop sink that is connected to a grease trap.
  12. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • The basement women's staff washroom was missing paper towel. Please re-stock the paper towel in this washroom. Please ensure all hand sinks are equipped with liquid hand soap, paper towel, and running hot/col water to facilitate proper hand washing.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • A light cover was missing from a light fixture located in the dish pit. Please install a light cover to protect from contamination in the event of a light bulk breaking.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • **Reoccurring Violation** July 28th, 2023: The dishwasher racks were still discolored and dirty. Please replace the racks. February 7, 2023 update:- GM stated they will replace the dishwasher racks as cleaning them does not solve the problem due to conditions.Dishwasher racks have a buildup of mold/mildew on them. - Clean the dishwasher racks and ensure they are cleaned on a regular basis.