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North Star Elementary School - Lunch Program

5520 50 Avenue Cold Lake AB T9M 1S9 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

North Star Elementary School - Lunch Program has been inspected 3 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 23, 2023. The most recent inspection, on October 18, 2024, found no infractions.

1 of 3 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times on October 3, 2024. For example: Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on November 23, 2023. For example: Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded once on October 3, 2024. For example: Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?

About this data

These results come from Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health), which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

3 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • The mechanical dishwasher was not sanitizing re-usable dishes/utensils at time of inspection; it was at 0 ppm sodium hypochlorite. Mechanical dishwasher must reach 100 ppm sodium hypochlorite for each load of dishes.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Please obtain litmus test paper strips to verify mechanical dishwasher sanitizer concentration. The mechanical dishwasher sanitizer concentration must be verified at least once per day to confirm it is at 100 ppm sodium hypochlorite (bleach).
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The microwave was observed not to be kept in a clean manner at time of inspection. Please ensure microwave is maintained in a clean manner at all times.
  3. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Please provide a thermometer for the fridge that is closest to the back wall. Daily temperature logs for all refrigeration units are required.
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