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Lava Cafe

2480 37 Avenue NE Calgary AB T2E 8S6 · Food - General

4 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • The large, white cutting board on the cold prep table, must be scrubbed to remove the built-up dirt from the grooves.Scrubbing of all cutting boards must be part of the daily cleaning routine.
    • 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 Handling Permit must be posted. Choose a conspicuous location.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Store the take-out containers upside down, to protect the interior from contamination
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • **Corrected**1. Wet cleaning cloth was observed on the food prep counter in back kitchen area. - Operator removed the cloth. **Ensure cleaning cloth remain submerged in sanitizer solution if reusing or discard after each use. 2. Staff was dilluting soap with water for handwashing. - Operator acquired the new hand soap. **Ensure soap is not dilluted with water as it can reduce its effectiveness.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • **Corrected**Staff was dilluting hand soap with water for handwashing. - Operator acquired the soap. **Do not dillute hand soap with water as it reduces its effectiveness.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Paper towel was not placed in the dispenser, and dispenser was missing a cover. - Operator placed paper towels in the dispenser during the inspection.**Install a cover on the dispenser to prevent cross-contamination.**Ensure paper towels are stocked in the dispenser at all times.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Ventilation canopy filters above the prep cooler in kitchen were visibly dirty. **Please clean in order to prevent cross contamination of food area below.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Initial Inspection

    0 infractions