Lambda Supermarket
1423 Centre Street NW Calgary AB T2E 2R8 · Food - General
6 inspections
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
- A canned beverage called 'Drink Milk' was observed to be unlabeled, lacking information about its contents and source.Please obtain food products from an approved source. If imported products lack labeling, do not accept them, and send it back to the supplier.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- 1) Fried pork skin was observed being stored in uncovered boxes on display. Uncovered food products are exposed to cross-contamination from the environment.Please display the fried pork skin in a manner that protects it from contamination, ensuring it is properly covered and stored in clean, hygienic conditions.2) A tape dispenser used when processing food in the basement of the facility was observed to be covered in soiled and peeling tape, trapping contaminants.Please remove the tape around the dispenser or repair/replace the dispenser to ensure the surfaces are smooth, cleanable, and impervious to prevent cross-contamination with food products.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- 1) The temperature of trays of eggs, produce, and other perishable food products located in the display coolers throughout the facility were measured using an infrared thermometer and read between 7C - 13C. the temperatures of the back of the cooler measured at 4C or lower. Perishable food items must be stored maintained at 4C or lower to inhibit the growth of harmful pathogens.Please monitor the cooler temperatures to ensure it is capable of maintaining a temperature of 4C or below. If the coolers are unable to maintain a temperature of 4C please remove food from the cooler and have it serviced. In the meantime, do not overfill the display cooler and all perishable food items closer to the back.2) Food items were observed to be thawing in the display freezers located in in the middle aisle of the frozen products section. Temperature of products in the freezers range from 2C - 7C.Please remove the thawing food products from the display freezers and store them in a working freezer maintaining temperatures of -18C or lower. Please service your display freezers to ensure they are maintaining -18C and below.
- 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) A large hole as well as multiple smaller holes were observed in the walls located at the stairway going down into the basement, creating an entry point and hiding spot for pests.Please repair the indicated areas.2) A plate cover was missing from the switch before entering the storage areas in the basement.Please install a switch cover.
- 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions