Hat's Restaurant
1701 Dunmore Road SE Medicine Hat AB T1A 1Z8 · Food - General
13 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- There are a few uncovered containers of food in the walk-in freezer.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- There was a bag of onions stored directly on the floor. It was promptly moved by staff.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Beef strips were being thawed in stagnant water in a sink. The operator was instructed that food thawed in water must have continuously running cold water. Later during the inspection, the water was turned off again. The operator instructed to tell all staff not to turn the water off when thawing food.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The following areas have a buildup of food debris, dust/dirt, and/or grime and require cleaning:- underneath the deep fryer- lids of bulk food containers- the top and handles of chest freezers in the dry storage area- The floors, walls, ceiling, and fan covers in the walk-in cooler
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- There is grime buildup underneath the fryer area and the shelf with pop bibs.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- A bag of carrots and a bag of onions were stored directly on the ground. They were promptly moved to a shelf by the operator.
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- The bleach sanitizer spray bottles are not labelled.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- There is grime buildup underneath the fryer area and the shelf with pop bibs.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
2 infractions
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- There is grease/debris buildup underneath the grill/fryer station.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Back receiving/storage area requires cleaning (floors, walls, and storage containers).
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- There were a few food items in storage throughout the facility that were uncovered; the operator agreed to get lids/covers for the items.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- There is grease/debris buildup underneath the grill/fryer station.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- The sanitizer spray bottles used for wiping customer tables measured 0 ppm chlorine.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- There is some grime build-up in hard to reach areas underneath the prep counter in the kitchen.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Some shelving in the back storage area requires cleaning.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Risk Management Inspection
3 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Several containers of food were left uncovered; two buckets with chicken in the freezer did not have a lid and were stacked on top of each other.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Test strips are not available for testing the dishwasher or surface sanitizers.
- 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
- Operator does not have recognized safe food handling certification, they are enrolled in a course and working through the modules.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
8 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Spray bottle measured 0 ppm bleach. Clothes are being left on top of spray bottles between use. Bleach is available on site. Ensure 100 ppm bleach solutions are prepared and reusable cloths are placed in solution between uses, or disposable paper towels/cloths are used with spray bottles.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Several containers of food were left uncovered; two buckets with chicken in the freezer did not have a lid and were stacked on top of each other.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Bowls were being used as scoops in bulk food containers and were left inside of the containers. They were removed by the operator. The scoop for the ice was directly on top of the ice machine. The ice scoop was removed by the operator for cleaning and placed in a container on top of the ice machine.
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- Spray bottles for tables are not properly labelled.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Test strips are not available for testing the dishwasher or surface sanitizers.
- 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
- Operator does not have recognized safe food handling certification but has stated intention to complete training.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Facility requires a written sanitation plan. The operator stated that they will complete a plan.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Floor underneath stainless-steel shelving in the area adjacent to the ice machine has an accumulation of dirt/grime and requires a deep cleaning.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Initial Inspection
3 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- A container of food in the walk-in was not covered. The operator promptly covered the food with an appropriate lid.
- 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
- Operator does not have recognized safe food handling certification but has stated intention to complete training.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Facility requires a written sanitation plan. The operator stated that they will complete a plan.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?