Lucia Kitchen
51 Riel Drive St. Albert AB T8N 3Z3 · Food - General
5 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
6 infractions
- 06. Are appropriate food handling practices and plans in place to ensure that food is handled in a manner that makes it safe to eat?
- No food safety records were available for review at the time of inspection. The operator was provided with the AHS Safe Food Handling Checklist template via email and was educated on the importance of completing and maintaining food safety documentation to ensure ongoing compliance with food safety requirements.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Beef soup was measured at 55 °C using an infrared thermometer and was within the 2‑hour time‑temperature control window. The operator was advised to reheat the soup so that the internal temperature reached at least 74 °C and to ensure that, moving forward, hot holding temperatures are maintained at 60 °C or higher. PHI subsequently rechecked the soup, and the temperature was measured at 75 °C.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- During the inspection, it was noted that dishes were not allowed to air dry and were instead stacked immediately after removal from the dishwasher. PHI observed moisture and water accumulation between the stacked dishes. The operator was educated that dishes must be fully air‑dried prior to stacking to prevent moisture buildup and potential contamination
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Expired quat sanitizer test strips were observed. The operator was advised to order new test strips and ensure that valid test strips are available for use.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- No paper towels were observed at the handwashing station. The operator was advised that the handwashing station must be kept stocked at all times with supplies to allow for sanitary hand drying. The operator subsequently provided paper towels.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- The handwashing sink was observed to be used for storing dishes and a reusable glove. The operator was advised that the handwashing sink is designated solely for handwashing and must not be used for storage of dishes or other items. The items were removed immediately by the operator.
- 06. Are appropriate food handling practices and plans in place to ensure that food is handled in a manner that makes it safe to eat?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
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?
- Facility has been operating without a valid Food Handling Permit for an extended period of time. Closure order issued.
- 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?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Initial Inspection
1 infraction
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- ***The storage area for this facility was not cleanable. The wood surfaces designated for Lucia's storage were to be finished/painted/ maintained with a smooth washable surface.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?