Lan Noodle Restaurant
10475 82 Avenue NW Edmonton AB T6E 3R7 · Food - General
7 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
2 infractions
- 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?
- Food permit displayed noted to be expired (2025). Please ensure a valid food permit is posted and visible to the public.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Metal strip behind cooking equipment was noted to be coming in disrepair. Metal strip was taped with clear tape. Please ensure all areas are in good repair, easily cleanable and impervious to moisture.
- 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?
- Monitoring Inspection
5 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- No available food surface sanitizer was noted at adequate concentration. 0 ppm QUAT was detected with QUAT test strips. This was corrected onsite. Sanitizer bottle not labeled. Please ensure sanitizer bottles are labeled to show contents.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Scoops, bowls and tongs were noted to be stored in the containers with the bulk supply. Ensure supply is protected from contamination at all times.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- High risk products noted to be at room temperature. A 5.4 C temperature was measured for cooked sliced beef with a probe thermometer. Please ensure that all high-risk food items are kept under temperature control i.e., are either kept above 60 degrees C or below 4 degrees C. No records for temperatures noted onsite.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Dishwasher was run a few times to reach sanitizing temperature. Temperature was measured with a probe thermometer to be around 67.3C.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Overall sanitation needs to be improved. Including the storage room area. Please ensure area are clean and organized at all times.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
8 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- There was no sanitizer available during the inspection. 3 spray bottles measured 0 ppm QUATs. Staff made a 200 ppm QUAT sanitizer bucket and changed the spray bottles out - confirmed at 200 ppm. Ensure sanitizer is available at all hours of operation and is replaced every 2-4h. Ensure test strips are used to confirm sanitizer is measuring at 200 ppm.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- A few wet/used cleaning cloths were observed on food contact surfaces when not in immediate use. Ensure used cleaning cloths are stored in a sanitizer bucket.
- 05. Do food handlers refrain from handling food while ill and have acceptable attire and hygiene?
- Staff indicated they only wash hands in the bathroom. Ensure that after using the bathroom, hands are washed in the bathroom and again upon entry into the kitchen. Otherwise, hands must be washed at the kitchen handwashing sink (after handling raw meat, handling cash, changing tasks, etc).
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Improper scoops (without handles) were observed in a couple bulk food bins. Ensure that only scoops with handles are used and that the scoops are stored upright.
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles. Ensure all spray bottles are labeled - corrected onsite.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Handwashing sink was not accessible (basin was completely covered by a large pot lid). Ensure the handwashing sink is used for handwashing only and is kept empty of all other items.
- 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?
- Food permit posted expired November 2024. Ensure the updated permit is posted.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Some scoops used to scoop bulk dry foods such as salt were dirty. The scoops were removed for dishwashing.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Demand 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?
- Pest control records were not observed. Operator confirmed that the pest monitoring is under the control/care of building. Action required:-Please maintain and keep the records inside the facility.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Observed the following housekeeping concern:-the shelves in the front area required cleaning. Action required:- Please clean the indicated shelves.
- 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
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- -Open food storage bags were observed in the front area (below shelving). -Some food containers were open without lids. Action required:-Please seal the bags and store in food grade containers with lids on it to prevent contamination.
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- -Some chemical bottles were unlabeled.Action required:-Please label all the bottles to avoid chemical misuse.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- -Facility do not have a probe thermometer to monitor the temperature of the cooling equipment, hot holdings and dishwasher temperature. -Infra-red thermometer also not observed.Action required:-Please purchase a thermometer to monitor the temperature, ensure it shows max/min temp. to monitor the dishwasher final rinse temperature.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- -Test papers for the Quats were expired.Action required:-Please purchase new ones.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- -It was observed that the handwashing sink was not being used and blocked with the food equipment/containers.-Upon questioning, staff stated that they use dishwashing sink for washing hands.Action taken:-Staff was instructed to empty the hand washing sink and make it operational for washing hands.-Education was provided to only use the designated hand washing sink for hand washing purpose.-Dishwashing sink is designated to store, rinse the dishware.-Also discussed that the glove use is not a substitution of hand washing. Staff must ensure that they wash hands after removing a pair of gloves and before wearing new pair of gloves.
- 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?
- Pest control records were not observed. Operator confirmed that the pest monitoring is under the control/care of building. Action required:-Please maintain and keep the records inside the facility.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Observed the following housekeeping concerns: - food debris accumulated underneath the cooking equipment. -the cooler doors and handles need to be cleaned.-the shelves in the front area required cleaning. Action required:- Please clean
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?