Memphis Blues BBQ House
16907 127 Street NW Edmonton AB T6V 0T1 · Food - General
7 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management 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?
- Two light fixtures between the cooking area and the dishwashing area were missing protective covers. Please ensure all light fixtures are properly covered. The operator indicated that the light covers have been ordered.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Two light fixtures between the cooking area and the dishwashing area were missing protective covers. Please ensure all light fixtures are properly covered. The operator indicated that the light covers have been ordered.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Two wooden spatulas were cracked/chipped. Please ensure all utensils are in good repair and can be easily cleaned. Corrected onsite. The operator discarded the utensils.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The following areas require attention:- Cooking area- Floors under large cooking equipmentPlease clean and maintain.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
4 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- In the walk in cooler, some items such as beans and sauces were stored in pots and tray uncovered. Ensure all food is kept covered at all times.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Mechanical dishwasher was not equipped with detergent at the time. The pail was empty and it was replaced during inspection. Maximum hot water temperature was at 75C at the dish level. Two compartment sink was equipped with detergent and QUAT. Concentration of sanitizer was at 200ppm and test strips were present.
- 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 monitoring was completed in house, the last report was completed in April 2024. Please continue to monitor and record results. Keep records onsite for referencing.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Buildup of grease and debris were present in the hard to reach areas such as by the cookline, dishwashing area. Please clean.The shelving unit by the cookline had buildup of dust and debris, please clean.The cleaning schedule was not up to date. Operators were informed to keep it current and signed off by staff for accountability purposes. Ceiling and the vents/fans had buildup of dust. It is due for cleaning.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- 1. Sanitizer buckets were measured at 0ppm. Once, notified the quats sanitizer was replaced and measured at 200ppm. 2. Cleaning cloths were kept outside the sanitizer solution when not in use. Once notified sanitizer was placed at a proper location. The approved cleaning and sanitation were discussed in detail with the operator.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Staff personal items were found stored beside food products. Once notified, proper storage practices were implemented. ** Organize food storage areas consistently to ensure separation between food products and personal items.
- 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?
- Monthly pest control inspections have not been conducted for the past few months. Up-to-date records were not available for review. ** Submit the pest control inspection for the month of November. Ensure for the upcoming months, consistent inspections are conducted with records available onsite for review. Please note that once you identify pest activity, a qualified pest control officer should be contacted to address the infestation.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 1. Significant accumulation of debris was observed on wall, ceiling, and equipment in the dishwashing area. ** Conduct a deep cleaning of the areas listed above. 2. The facility is not equipped with a written cleaning and sanitation plan. ** Develop and implement a written sanitation program to ensure consistent maintenance of the facility.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?