New Horizon Co-op - Grocery
817 2 Avenue Beaverlodge AB T0H 0C0 · Food - General
5 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
6 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?
- The weatherstripping on the receiving and shipping door is missing and can be an entry point for the pests. Ensure to repair the weatherstripping to prevent potential pest entry. Not observed during January 22, 2025, inspection.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- 2. In the back storage area: some wood shelves appear to be absorbent and difficult to clean. 2. Seal/paint the wood shelves and ensure all shelves are smooth, durable, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable. 3. In the produce area: the wall by the three-compartment sink has exposed patches of drywall and some holes. 3. Repair the wall and ensure all walls are smooth, durable, easily cleanable and good repair. 4. In the employee bathroom: a small portion of the wall by the toilet is peeling.4. Repair the wall and ensure all walls are smooth, durable, easily cleanable and in good repair.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The cutting boards have stains and are not maintained properly. (Large white cutting boards in produce only).Clean the cutting boards and ensure all cutting boards are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. If the cutting boards cannot be cleaned, choose one of the following:-Use a cutting board cleaner. -Plane the cutting boards.-Replace the cutting boards.-Remove the cutting boards.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The following areas are unsanitary: -Paper towel dispenser is dusty (bakery).-Shelves in the bakery area have food debris on the floorClean the indicated areas and ensure all areas of the facility are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The following areas require minor cleaning: Bakery:-The soap dispenser.-A few of the shelves and cupboards.In the customer service area: -Freezer display shelves near the perogies and taters. Produce:-Patches of the walls and ceiling in the walk-in cooler. Back storage area: -Doors to the janitorial room, room adjacent to janitorial room, walk-in fridges and coolers. -Wall near walk-in meat cooler entrance. -Mop sink area. Ensure all areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Minor cleaning is required in the following areas: -Walls in the milk cooler. In Produce: -Hand washing sink-Walk-in fridge fan area. -High touch area on fridge.-FloorsBack Storage area: -Corner by the garbage. Ensure all areas are in a clean and sanitary condition.
- 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?
- Risk Management Inspection
6 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?
- The weatherstripping on the receiving and shipping door is missing and can be an entry point for the pests. Ensure to repair the weatherstripping to prevent potential pest entry. Not observed during January 22, 2025, inspection.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- 2. In the back storage area: some wood shelves appear to be absorbent and difficult to clean. 2. Seal/paint the wood shelves and ensure all shelves are smooth, durable, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable. 3. In the produce area: the wall by the three-compartment sink has exposed patches of drywall and some holes. 3. Repair the wall and ensure all walls are smooth, durable, easily cleanable and good repair. 4. In the employee bathroom: a small portion of the wall by the toilet is peeling.4. Repair the wall and ensure all walls are smooth, durable, easily cleanable and in good repair.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The cutting boards have stains and are not maintained properly. (Large white cutting boards in produce only).Clean the cutting boards and ensure all cutting boards are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. If the cutting boards cannot be cleaned, choose one of the following:-Use a cutting board cleaner. -Plane the cutting boards.-Replace the cutting boards.-Remove the cutting boards.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The following areas are unsanitary: -Paper towel dispenser is dusty (bakery).-Shelves in the bakery area have food debris on the floorClean the indicated areas and ensure all areas of the facility are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The following areas require minor cleaning: Bakery:-The soap dispenser.-A few of the shelves and cupboards.In the customer service area: -Freezer display shelves near the perogies and taters. Produce:-Patches of the walls and ceiling in the walk-in cooler. Back storage area: -Doors to the janitorial room, room adjacent to janitorial room, walk-in fridges and coolers. -Wall near walk-in meat cooler entrance. -Mop sink area. Ensure all areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Minor cleaning is required in the following areas: -Walls in the milk cooler. In the ice-cream service area: -Ice cream freezer.-Between the cupboard and the floor. -Handwashing sink area (tap, soap dispenser, parts of the wall) In Produce: -Hand washing sink-Walk-in fridge fan area. -High touch area on fridge.-FloorsBack Storage area: -Corner by the garbage. Ensure all areas are in a clean and sanitary condition.
- 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
10 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Unsanitary steel wool is noted in the bakery. Ensure steel wool, scrub pads, and sponges are discarded after-use as these products are porous and uncleanable. The steel wool was discarded.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- In the bakery:Food residue is noted on the meat slicer and underneath the slicer. Please maintain the meat slicer in a sanitary condition and ensure the meat slicer is taken apart for cleaning after every use.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- A box of single-use disposable gloves is stored beneath the paper towel dispenser, creating a potential contamination risk during handwashing.Ensure that single‑use disposable gloves are stored in a location that prevents contamination.The gloves were moved during the inspection.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- 1. The handwashing sink in the bakery is obstructed. Ensure the handwashing station is accessible at all times for proper hand hygiene. The items were removed during the inspection.2. Paper towel is missing from the staff handwashing sink. Ensure paper towel is accessible at all times for proper hand hygiene.Supervisor replaced the paper towel during the inspection
- 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?
- The weatherstripping on the receiving and shipping door is missing and can be an entry point for the pests. Ensure to repair the weatherstripping to prevent potential pest entry. Not observed during January 22, 2025, inspection.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- 2. In the back storage area: some wood shelves appear to be absorbent and difficult to clean. 2. Seal/paint the wood shelves and ensure all shelves are smooth, durable, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable. 3. In the produce area: the wall by the three-compartment sink has exposed patches of drywall and some holes. 3. Repair the wall and ensure all walls are smooth, durable, easily cleanable and good repair. 4. In the employee bathroom: a small portion of the wall by the toilet is peeling.4. Repair the wall and ensure all walls are smooth, durable, easily cleanable and in good repair.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The cutting boards have stains and are not maintained properly. (Large white cutting boards in produce only).Clean the cutting boards and ensure all cutting boards are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. If the cutting boards cannot be cleaned, choose one of the following:-Use a cutting board cleaner. -Plane the cutting boards.-Replace the cutting boards.-Remove the cutting boards.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Minor cleaning is required in the following areas: -Walls in the milk cooler. In the ice-cream service area: -Ice cream freezer.-Between the cupboard and the floor. -Handwashing sink area (tap, soap dispenser, parts of the wall) In Produce: -Hand washing sink-Walk-in fridge fan area. -High touch area on fridge.-FloorsBack Storage area: -Corner by the garbage. Ensure all areas are in a clean and sanitary condition.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The following areas are unsanitary: -Paper towel dispenser is dusty (bakery).-Shelves in the bakery area have food debris on the floorClean the indicated areas and ensure all areas of the facility are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The following areas require minor cleaning: Bakery:-The soap dispenser.-A few of the shelves and cupboards.In the customer service area: -Freezer display shelves near the perogies and taters. Produce:-Patches of the walls and ceiling in the walk-in cooler. Back storage area: -Doors to the janitorial room, room adjacent to janitorial room, walk-in fridges and coolers. -Wall near walk-in meat cooler entrance. -Mop sink area. Ensure all areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Demand Inspection
7 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- In the bakery:Food residue is noted on the meat slicer and underneath the slicer. Please maintain the meat slicer in a sanitary condition and ensure the meat slicer is taken apart for cleaning after every use.
- 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?
- The weatherstripping on the receiving and shipping door is missing and can be an entry point for the pests. Please repair the weatherstripping to prevent the access of pests.Not observed during January 22, 2025, inspection.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- 1. Laminate is missing on the corners of the cupboards. (Not observed on January 22, 2025)1. Please repair the cupboards to be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.2. A ceiling panel is missing in the employee room, and one panel is found to be stained. (Not observed on January 22, 2025)2. Ensure the ceiling is in good repair to prevent the entry of pests and contamination.3. A gap is observed along the corner between the baseboard and floor tiles in the employee washroom. 3. Please ensure the floor is maintained in good repair. 4. Broken tile is observed in front of the bakery freezer. (Not observed on January 22, 2025)4. Ensure the tile is replaced or repaired. 5. Light covers are missing in the bakery area.5. Ensure the lights are shatterproof or to have a light cover to protect the food from physical contamination. 6. Paint started to peel in high-touch areas. (Not observed on January 22, 2025)6. Ensure the areas are painted, durable, and easily cleanable.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- 1. In the ice cream area: tape is noted on the wall and appears to be holding a small section of the wall together, making it difficult to clean. 1. Remove the tape and ensure the wall is smooth, durable, easily cleanable and in good repair.2. In the back storage area: some wood shelves appear to be absorbent and difficult to clean. 2. Seal/paint the wood shelves and ensure all shelves are smooth, durable, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable. 3. In the produce area: the wall by the three-compartment sink has exposed patches of drywall and some holes. 3. Repair the wall and ensure all walls are smooth, durable, easily cleanable and good repair. 4. In the employee bathroom: a small portion of the wall by the toilet is peeling.4. Repair the wall and ensure all walls are smooth, durable, easily cleanable and in good repair.5. The deep fryer ventilation system is not being professionally serviced. 5. Verify with Fire Safety Codes and insurance for the requirements on servicing the standalone deep fryer ventilation system. Ensure the ventilation system is professionally serviced by a certified professional to prevent any potential grease buildup or fire hazards.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The cutting boards have stains and are not maintained properly. (Large white cutting boards in produce only).Clean the cutting boards and ensure all cutting boards are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. If the cutting boards cannot be cleaned, choose one of the following:-Use a cutting board cleaner. -Plane the cutting boards.-Replace the cutting boards.-Remove the cutting boards.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The following areas are unsanitary: -Paper towel dispenser is dusty (bakery).-The phone and the cabinet on which the phone was kept are dusty (Not observed on January 22, 2025, inspection). -Shelves in the bakery area have food debris on the floorClean the indicated areas and ensure all areas of the facility are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The following areas require minor cleaning: Bakery:-The soap dispenser.-A few of the shelves and cupboards.-Floor near the deep fryer.In the customer service area: -Freezer display shelves near the perogies and taters. Produce:-Patches of the walls and ceiling in the walk-in cooler. Back storage area: -Doors to the janitorial room, room adjacent to janitorial room, walk-in fridges and coolers. -Wall near walk-in meat cooler entrance. -Mop sink area. Clean all indicated areas and ensure all areas of the facility are maintained in a clean and sanitary condtion.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Monitoring Inspection
8 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Used sponges, steel wool, and scrub pads are noted by several sinks in different departments. Ensure sponges, steel wool, and scrub pads are discarded after use as they are porous and uncleanable.PHI and staff discarded the sponges, steel wool, and scrub pads during the inspection.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- In the bakery:Food residue is noted on the meat slicer and underneath the slicer. Please maintain the meat slicer in a sanitary condition and ensure the meat slicer is taken apart for cleaning after every use.
- 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?
- The weatherstripping on the receiving and shipping door is missing and can be an entry point for the pests. Please repair the weatherstripping to prevent the access of pests.Not observed during January 22, 2025, inspection.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- 1. In the ice cream area: tape is noted on the wall and appears to be holding a small section of the wall together, making it difficult to clean. 1. Remove the tape and ensure the wall is smooth, durable, easily cleanable and in good repair.2. In the back storage area: some wood shelves appear to be absorbent and difficult to clean. 2. Seal/paint the wood shelves and ensure all shelves are smooth, durable, impervious to moisture and easily cleanable. 3. In the produce area: the wall by the three-compartment sink has exposed patches of drywall and some holes. 3. Repair the wall and ensure all walls are smooth, durable, easily cleanable and good repair. 4. In the employee bathroom: a small portion of the wall by the toilet is peeling.4. Repair the wall and ensure all walls are smooth, durable, easily cleanable and in good repair.5. The deep fryer ventilation system is not being professionally serviced. 5. Verify with Fire Safety Codes and insurance for the requirements on servicing the standalone deep fryer ventilation system. Ensure the ventilation system is professionally serviced by a certified professional to prevent any potential grease buildup or fire hazards.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- 1. Laminate is missing on the corners of the cupboards. (Not observed on January 22, 2025)1. Please repair the cupboards to be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.2. A ceiling panel is missing in the employee room, and one panel is found to be stained. (Not observed on January 22, 2025)2. Ensure the ceiling is in good repair to prevent the entry of pests and contamination.3. A gap is observed along the corner between the baseboard and floor tiles in the employee washroom. 3. Please ensure the floor is maintained in good repair. 4. Broken tile is observed in front of the bakery freezer. (Not observed on January 22, 2025)4. Ensure the tile is replaced or repaired. 5. Light covers are missing in the bakery area.5. Ensure the lights are shatterproof or to have a light cover to protect the food from physical contamination. 6. Paint started to peel in high-touch areas. (Not observed on January 22, 2025)6. Ensure the areas are painted, durable, and easily cleanable.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The cutting boards have stains and are not maintained properly. (Large white cutting boards in produce only).Clean the cutting boards and ensure all cutting boards are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. If the cutting boards cannot be cleaned, choose one of the following:-Use a cutting board cleaner. -Plane the cutting boards.-Replace the cutting boards.-Remove the cutting boards.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The following areas require minor cleaning: Bakery:-The soap dispenser.-A few of the shelves and cupboards.-Floor near the deep fryer.In the customer service area: -Freezer display shelves near the perogies and taters. Produce:-Patches of the walls and ceiling in the walk-in cooler. Back storage area: -Doors to the janitorial room, room adjacent to janitorial room, walk-in fridges and coolers. -Wall near walk-in meat cooler entrance. -Mop sink area. Clean all indicated areas and ensure all areas of the facility are maintained in a clean and sanitary condtion.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The following areas are unsanitary: -Paper towel dispenser is dusty (bakery).-The phone and the cabinet on which the phone was kept are dusty (Not observed on January 22, 2025, inspection). -Shelves in the bakery area have food debris on the floorClean the indicated areas and ensure all areas of the facility are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?