Hitchin Post Bar & Grill
4003 51 Avenue Killam AB T0B 2L0 · Food - General
12 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 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?
- No pest control record was available onsite. Staff indicated manager has access to pest control records. Please provide.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Visible debris and dirt were accumulating at the top of dishwasher. Please clean.
- 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?
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Visible debris and dirt were accumulating at the top of dishwasher. Please clean.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Update: dishwasher still not working properly. Facility is using dishwasher for wash and rinse then sanitize manually using chlorine solution. Repair in progress.The mechanical dishwasher was not able to dispense sufficient sanitizer. It was also leaking, and the door did not hold by itself. Please manually wash/rinse/sanitize dishes using the 3-compartment sink while the dishwasher is being repaired.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- The mechanical dishwasher was not able to dispense sufficient sanitizer. It was also leaking, and the door did not hold by itself. Please manually wash/rinse/sanitize dishes using the 3-compartment sink while the dishwasher is being repaired.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Two bags of bread were placed under the paper towel dispenser beside the handsink, causing contamination by water dripped from hands. The bread was discarded onsite.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Frozen meat was placed under room temperature for thawing. The operator was directed to put the meat in the cooler. Please NOTE the 3 approved thawing techniques: 1) in a cooler 4C or below overnight or 2) under cold running water or 3) using microwave only if the item will be used immediately.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- The mechanical dishwasher was not able to dispense sufficient sanitizer. It was also leaking, and the door did not hold by itself. Please manually wash/rinse/sanitize dishes using the 3-compartment sink while the dishwasher is being repaired.
- 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?
- No pest control record was available during the inspection. Please complete the attached monthly pest control report.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- - Water is present in the grooves of the sliding doors of the commercial refrigeration unit nearest to the kitchen entrance.Please make sure that the refrigeration unit is repaired, discarded, or replaced in order to ensure proper functioning and minimize the risk of contamination and water damage to nearby building materials.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 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?
- - The rear door leading to the outside waste containers is not properly secured and lacks adequate weather-stripping. When pressure is applied, the bottom right corner of the door pushes out, and there is also a gap in the bottom right corner where weatherstripping is missing. Please ensure repairs are made to ensure adequate pest prevention.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- - Water is present in the grooves of the sliding doors of the commercial refrigeration unit nearest to the kitchen entrance.Please make sure that the refrigeration unit is repaired, discarded, or replaced in order to ensure proper functioning and minimize the risk of contamination and water damage to nearby building materials.
- 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?
- Risk Management Inspection
2 infractions
- 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?
- - The rear door leading to the outside waste containers is not properly secured and lacks adequate weather-stripping. When pressure is applied, the bottom right corner of the door pushes out, and there is also a gap in the bottom right corner where weatherstripping is missing. Please ensure repairs are made to ensure adequate pest prevention.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- - Water is present in the grooves of the sliding doors of the commercial refrigeration unit nearest to the kitchen entrance.Please make sure that the refrigeration unit is repaired, discarded, or replaced in order to ensure proper functioning and minimize the risk of contamination and water damage to nearby building materials.
- 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?
- Monitoring Inspection
7 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- - The cleaning clothes used for cleaning food surfaces are not being sanitized after use. The staff has been notified, and they have placed all the used clothes in sanitizer.
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- - The bleach solution in two spray bottles was found to be unlabeled. The staff was promptly notified and took the necessary action of labeling the spray bottles. This was done to ensure easy identification and to prevent any accidental misuse.
- 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?
- - The rear door leading to the outside waste containers is not properly secured and lacks adequate weather-stripping. When pressure is applied, the bottom right corner of the door pushes out, and there is also a gap in the bottom right corner where weatherstripping is missing. Please ensure repairs are made to ensure adequate pest prevention.
- 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?
- - Staff were unable to provide pest control records at the time of inspection. Please ensure pest control monitoring and recordkeeping is occurring monthly.
- 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
- - During the inspection, the staff was unable to provide confirmation that they had successfully completed their food safety training.Please ensure an adequate number of staff have their food safety training completed.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- - Water is present in the grooves of the sliding doors of the commercial refrigeration unit nearest to the kitchen entrance.Please make sure that the refrigeration unit is repaired, discarded, or replaced in order to ensure proper functioning and minimize the risk of contamination and water damage to nearby building materials.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- - There is food debris under the shelving where dry food products are stored.Please make sure to remove any food debris from under the dry food storage shelving in order to maintain a clean and sanitary environment. This will help prevent pest attraction and reduce the risk of contamination.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Initial Inspection
0 infractions