Ironwood Estates - Kitchen
40 Ironwood Point St. Albert AB T8N 6R1 · Food - General
10 inspections
- Demand Inspection
6 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- *Four wiping cloth sanitizer containers were tested and only two containers had adequate sanitizer concentration. One container by hand sink had inadequate sanitizer concentration. Another container by hot holding unit contained only had wiping cloths and no sanitizer. Reviewed and reminded staff to ensure to keep wiping cloths in sanitizer when not in use, to change out sanitizer more frequently, and to verify concentrations with test strips. Sanitizer was refreshed and adequate concentration was confirmed. Dirty wiping cloths were removed.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- *Cross contamination was found on a rolling rack in the walk in cooler, raw dough was stored on top of ready to eat desserts. Reorganize rolling rack and ensure raw dough are stored on the lowest shelf/below ready to eat items to prevent cross contamination. Staff reorganized rolling rack, dough was moved to the lowest shelf and some were moved out of the cooler to be baked for lunch.*Plates of salad were stacked on top of each other without a barrier to protect from contamination from the bottom of the plates. Discussed using a plastic wrap, lid or tray to create a barrier. Add a barrier to ensure all foods are protected from contamination. Staff reorganized the plates of salad and added plastic wrap to create a barrier before stacking.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- *Staff personal water bottles/travel mugs were found in the kitchen on a shelf. Clearly designate and label areas for staff to store their personal beverages to prevent cross contamination.
- 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 interior finishes of drawers located the self-serve snack station were wearing down, with paint chipping and surfaces were no longer smooth. Ensure finishes are smooth, and easy to clean.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- *The following equipment needs to be cleaned and sanitized:-coffee cups stored in a dish rack by the reach in beverage cooler -spills on top of the cups – cups were moved to dishwashing - inside of the microwave and microwave plate -food splashes and debris -cleaning started during inspection -reach in beverage cooler – spills on the lowest shelf -juice machine nozzles and parts -sticky residues-top of the dishwasher- debris accumulation *Staff was mopping up the contents from the grease trap. Staff indicated it was leaking. There was strong unpleasant odor noted. Please service the grease trap and ensure it is in good working condition.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- *The area under the dishwashing table and machines require cleaning. Lot of debris accumulation and broken dishes. Ensure area is cleaned daily.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- One dry food scoop handle was stored in the product, and the ice scoop was stored on top of the machine.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- *The walk-in cooler door handle was in disrepair (rough finish) - please repair/replace.*One food rack cover was in disrepair (torn) - please replace.
- 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)?
- *Frozen food products were stored directly on the floor in the walk in freezer. Reorganize freezer, elevate food products off the floor to protect from contamination, prevent pest access and facilitate cleaning. Corrected: later in the day: manager sent photo confirming a food products have been elevated off the floor.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- *Ice scoop was found on top of the ice machine. Discussed ice scoop should be stored in a manner to protect from contamination. Corrected: Scoop was placed into dishwashing during inspection. Manager instructed staff to place scoop into dishwashing after every use.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
4 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?
- *Caulking along the dishwashing area was either missing or had mould like substance. Please redo caulking and ensure the water tight junction is in good condition.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- *Rinse gauge on the dishwasher was not displaying the correct final rinse temperature when dishwasher was reaching 180F/82C. Please repair.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- *Single use beverage lids were improperly stored, food contact was side up. Discussed ensure food contact side is stored down to prevent contamination. Corrected on site: manager discarded the dirty lids and reviewed with staff.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- *Buildup of grease and grime noted on the wall behind the dishwasher and on the floor/wall areas under the dishwasher. Please clean areas and maintain sanitation.
- 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
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
5 infractions
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- *Desserts on a cart in the walk in cooler were found not protected from contamination. Immediately cover desserts and ensure all food products in cold storage are protected from contamination.
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- *Detergent was found stored in a red bucket labeled sanitizer. Ensure all chemicals are stored in properly labeled containers. Review with all staff. Corrected on site: detergent transferred into a green bucket labeled detergent.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- *Box of margarine was found at room temperature in the back baking area. The manufacturer’s instructions require product to be stored in the cooler between 2-12C. Please move margarine into the cooler. Corrected on site: product relocated into cooler.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- *Single use coffee cups were found to be used as scoops for dry ingredients such as soup bases. Immediately stop this practice. Proper scoops with handles must be used to access dry ingredients. Review with staff members. *Food debris was found utensils storage containers located across from the dishwasher and two drawers located by the back baking/food prep area. Clean out containers and drawers and add task to routine cleaning schedule.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- *Buildup of debris noted on top of the dishwasher. Clean the area and add task to routine cleaning schedule.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
2 infractions
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- *Expired test strips were observed. Ensure test strips are available at all times.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- *Wall in the dry storage area was observed to be in disrepair. Exposed dry wall was observed. Ensure all areas are repaired/fixed promptly to render easily cleanable and sanitizable areas.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
5 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Scoops were observed to be stored in the bulk product. The scops were immediately removed from the product. Ensure bulk product is protected from contamination.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Thermometer for the stand- up fridge and walk in cooler was observed to be in disrepair. Thermometers were promptly replaced with other working thermometers.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- *Expired test strips were observed. Ensure test strips are available at all times.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- *Wall in the dry storage area was observed to be in disrepair. Exposed dry wall was observed. Holes in the walls were observed thought the kitchen walls. Ensure all areas are repaired/fixed promptly to render easily cleanable and sanitizable areas.*Electrical pug in the dry storage area was observed to be in disrepair. Ensure all plugs are in good repair. Ensure electrical plus is fixed/repaired immediately.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- *Cleaning was observed to be needed in some areas. Areas were shown to the operator. Ensure cleaning areas are added to the cleaning schedules.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?