Juk Afro Caribbean Market

1711 52 Street SE Calgary AB T2A 1V1 · Food - General

5 inspections

1. Risk Management InspectionOct 10, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
     • Repeat ViolationPrevious ViolationThe Food Handling permit was not displayed.- Display valid food handling permit.
2. Risk Management InspectionOct 1, 2025

   5 infractions

   • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
     • Eggs were observed in the office area. Operator stated the staff had removed the eggs for sale and placed them in the office. Eggs were seized and destroyed by PHIsFood items still did not possess proper labels, please label all food items in accordance with the regulations.Previous Violation1. Uninspected eggs with visible feathers and fecal contamination were found stored on a shelf and inside a non-functional cooler within the retail food establishment.- The operator stated that the eggs were not intended for sale. However, due to the unsanitary condition and improper storage, the operator was instructed to discard the eggs immediately.2. Several food items, including dried fish, meat, grains, and beans, were found to be missing proper labeling. Labels were either incomplete or absent, making it impossible to verify the source and safety of the products.Corrective Action:The operator was advised that all food items intended for sale must be properly labeled. Items with missing or improper labels must be removed from sale until compliant labeling and source verification can be provided.
   • 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
     • Repeat ViolationPrevious ViolationThe Food Handling permit was not displayed.- Display valid food handling permit.
   • 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. Violation has been corrected.2. This Violation has been corrected.3. Violation still outstanding.4. Violation still outstanding.5. Violation corrected, however the sink is not draining properly and backing up into the adjacent 2 compartment sink. Please ensure this is fix. The sink is also loose and not flush and sealed to the wall, to prevent water intrusion. Previous Violation1. The washroom door does not have a self-closing mechanism, which may allow for potential contamination of food areas.- Install a self-closing device on the washroom door to prevent contamination.2. A hole was observed in the wall underneath the handwashing sink in the food processing area. - The operator was directed to repair and seal the hole to prevent pest entry and are smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable. 3. Pipes and other overhead structures in the food processing area were observed to be collecting dust and debris. - Install a T bar ceiling so that it is easy to clean4. A few electric outlets in food processing area missing covers.- Install outlet covers to prevent any electric hazard.5. The two-compartment sink was leaking underneath, and the joint between the sink and the wall was missing silicone sealant, which may contribute to water damage and unsanitary conditions.- Repair the leak and apply food-grade silicone sealant to the sink-to-wall joint to prevent water intrusion and maintain sanitary conditions in the food preparation area.
   • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
     • Repeat ViolationPlease remove the bandsaw as the facility is not permitted to prepackage high risk foods as the ceiling is not suitable for the practice.Previous ViolationThe meat bandsaw was observed to have dried and old meat debris stuck in hard-to- reach areas and was not being cleaned and sanitized properly.- Clean and sanitize band saw after every four hours or after each species.
   • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
     • Repeat Violation- The walk-in-cooler is now organized; however food is not elevated 6 inches above the floor.-There is currently no sanitation schedule in place. Previous Violation1. Walkin freezer was disorganized; the food boxes were piled up on each other. - Organized food boxes in walkin freezer and store them 6 inches above the floor. 2. The facility did not have cleaning schedule.- Prepare cleaning schedule for the facility.
3. Risk Management InspectionAug 28, 2025

   9 infractions

   • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
     • 1. Uninspected eggs with visible feathers and fecal contamination were found stored on a shelf and inside a non-functional cooler within the retail food establishment.- The operator stated that the eggs were not intended for sale. However, due to the unsanitary condition and improper storage, the operator was instructed to discard the eggs immediately.2. Several food items, including dried fish, meat, grains, and beans, were found to be missing proper labeling. Labels were either incomplete or absent, making it impossible to verify the source and safety of the products.Corrective Action:The operator was advised that all food items intended for sale must be properly labeled. Items with missing or improper labels must be removed from sale until compliant labeling and source verification can be provided.
   • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
     • No approved food contact surfaces, sanitizer was available on-site at the time of inspection. - The operator was instructed to obtain an approved food-grade sanitizer.
   • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
     • Open food items were observed throughout the facility (dried fish directly stored on the shelf, cardboard box of dry fish without any cover) including food found directly on the floor. - The operator was instructed to ensure all food items are stored in clean, food-grade containers that are appropriate for food contact. Food must not be stored directly on the floor and must be protected from contamination at all times. Items found in non-compliant packaging or on the floor must be discarded.
   • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
     • The facility did not have working draining plug to fill up the sinks for washing and sanitizing dishes. - Get draining plugs to perform proper dishwashing.
   • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
     • 1. Hand sink in the washroom observed to have no liquid hand soap in dispensers. A bar soap was observed in washroom.- The soap dispenser must have soap to wash hands.2. Hand sink in the food prep area observed to have no hand soap or paper towels.- Keep the hand washing sink fully supplied.
   • 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
     • The Food Handling permit was not displayed.- Display valid food handling permit.
   • 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 washroom door does not have a self-closing mechanism, which may allow for potential contamination of food areas.- Install a self-closing device on the washroom door to prevent contamination.2. A hole was observed in the wall underneath the handwashing sink in the food processing area. - The operator was directed to repair and seal the hole to prevent pest entry and are smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable. 3. Pipes and other overhead structures in the food processing area were observed to be collecting dust and debris. - Install a T bar ceiling so that it is easy to clean4. A few electric outlets in food processing area missing covers.- Install outlet covers to prevent any electric hazard.5. The two-compartment sink was leaking underneath, and the joint between the sink and the wall was missing silicone sealant, which may contribute to water damage and unsanitary conditions.- Repair the leak and apply food-grade silicone sealant to the sink-to-wall joint to prevent water intrusion and maintain sanitary conditions in the food preparation area.
   • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
     • The meat bandsaw was observed to have dried and old meat debris stuck in hard-to- reach areas and was not being cleaned and sanitized properly.- Clean and sanitize band saw after every four hours or after each species.
   • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
     • 1. Walkin freezer was disorganized; the food boxes were piled up on each other. - Organized food boxes in walkin freezer and store them 6 inches above the floor. 2. The facility did not have cleaning schedule.- Prepare cleaning schedule for the facility.
4. Demand InspectionAug 22, 2025

   9 infractions

   • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
     • 1. Uninspected eggs with visible feathers and fecal contamination were found stored on a shelf and inside a non-functional cooler within the retail food establishment.- The operator stated that the eggs were not intended for sale. However, due to the unsanitary condition and improper storage, the operator was instructed to discard the eggs immediately.2. Several food items, including dried fish, meat, grains, and beans, were found to be missing proper labeling. Labels were either incomplete or absent, making it impossible to verify the source and safety of the products.Corrective Action:The operator was advised that all food items intended for sale must be properly labeled. Items with missing or improper labels must be removed from sale until compliant labeling and source verification can be provided.
   • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
     • No approved food contact surfaces, sanitizer was available on-site at the time of inspection. - The operator was instructed to obtain an approved food-grade sanitizer.
   • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
     • Open food items were observed throughout the facility (dried fish directly stored on the shelf, cardboard box of dry fish without any cover) including food found directly on the floor. - The operator was instructed to ensure all food items are stored in clean, food-grade containers that are appropriate for food contact. Food must not be stored directly on the floor and must be protected from contamination at all times. Items found in non-compliant packaging or on the floor must be discarded.
   • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
     • The facility did not have working draining plug to fill up the sinks for washing and sanitizing dishes. - Get draining plugs to perform proper dishwashing.
   • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
     • 1. Hand sink in the washroom observed to have no liquid hand soap in dispensers. A bar soap was observed in washroom.- The soap dispenser must have soap to wash hands.2. Hand sink in the food prep area observed to have no hand soap or paper towels.- Keep the hand washing sink fully supplied.
   • 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
     • The Food Handling permit was not displayed.- Display valid food handling permit.
   • 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 washroom door does not have a self-closing mechanism, which may allow for potential contamination of food areas.- Install a self-closing device on the washroom door to prevent contamination.2. A hole was observed in the wall underneath the handwashing sink in the food processing area. - The operator was directed to repair and seal the hole to prevent pest entry and are smooth, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable. 3. Pipes and other overhead structures in the food processing area were observed to be collecting dust and debris. - Install a T bar ceiling so that it is easy to clean4. A few electric outlets in food processing area missing covers.- Install outlet covers to prevent any electric hazard.5. The two-compartment sink was leaking underneath, and the joint between the sink and the wall was missing silicone sealant, which may contribute to water damage and unsanitary conditions.- Repair the leak and apply food-grade silicone sealant to the sink-to-wall joint to prevent water intrusion and maintain sanitary conditions in the food preparation area.
   • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
     • The meat bandsaw was observed to have dried and old meat debris stuck in hard-to- reach areas and was not being cleaned and sanitized properly.- Clean and sanitize band saw after every four hours or after each species.
   • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
     • 1. Walkin freezer was disorganized; the food boxes were piled up on each other. - Organized food boxes in walkin freezer and store them 6 inches above the floor. 2. The facility did not have cleaning schedule.- Prepare cleaning schedule for the facility.
5. Initial InspectionApr 3, 2025

   0 infractions