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Lost Things Distillery - STH-282

967 Main Street Pincher Creek AB T0K 1W0 · Food - Mobile Vendor

4 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Lemon-scented bleach was observed on-site; however, scented bleach is not approved for sanitizing food contact surfaces. Only plain, unscented bleach may be used. To prepare an appropriate sanitizing solution, mix ½ teaspoon of unscented bleach per 1 litre of water.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • This mobile unit falls under a category that permits only low-risk activities such as dispensing beverages and using utensils for pre-portioned foods. In these cases, hand sanitizer and access to a handwashing sink (including a temporary setup) are acceptable.However, during the inspection, the operator was observed cutting licorice garnish, which constitutes food preparation and exceeds the scope of the approved permit. If food preparation is to occur, a fully operational handwashing sink must be available and in use. Please ensure operations align with the approved permit classification and that appropriate hand hygiene facilities are in place. If you wish to change your permit class to allow for food preparation, please let us know.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Chlorine test strips were not available at the time of the inspection. Please obtain chlorine test strips to be able to test and verify the concentration of the chlorine sanitizer solution.
  4. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Chlorine test strips were not available at the time of the inspection. Please obtain chlorine test strips to be able to test and verify the concentration of the chlorine sanitizer solution.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Very limited paper towel was available at the hand sink. No extra paper towel was available in the truck. The operator was able to find extra paper towel at the event. Please ensure the hand sink is always stocked with liquid hand soap, paper towel, and running hot/cold water.
    • 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 mobile is permitted to be operated as a type A mobile - pre-packaged foods only. The operator was preparing cut citrus garnishes and serving hot apple cider and slush beverages. To be able to conduct minimal food handling the mobile must meet a higher level of mobile or only pre-packaged foods and pre-prepared low-risk drinks that are dispensed through a tap or spout from a sealed container can be served.