On The Rocks Restaurant - Restaurant
11730 Jasper Avenue NW Edmonton AB T5K 0N3 · Food - General
6 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
5 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- 1. Handless make-shift food scoops were being used to handle bulk food. Provide appropriate scoops with handles to reduce the risk of food contamination.2. Bulk food utensils were observed stored in direct contact with food. The operator must ensure all utensils are stored in a manner that prevents contamination.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- A positive sanitizer test was not achieved at the bar mechanical glasswasher. The operator must use alternate approved methods to properly wash and sanitize glassware until the glasswasher is serviced and a positive test can be achieved.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Chemical test strips observed at the facility were expired. Operator must supply valid test strips to accurately verify sanitizer concentrations used in the facility.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Fraying of a metal strainer was observed in the kitchen during the inspection. The operator has discarded the worn strainer.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Dark spots, suspected to be mold growth, were observed on the walls and ceiling of the walk-in cooler. The operator must conduct thorough cleaning and sanitation of the walk-in cooler and amend the cleaning schedule to increase the frequency of cleaning and sanitization.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- The quat sanitizer in the bucket on the kitchen counters and at the dispensing station was at 0ppm. Dispenser was serviced and quat solution at 200ppm was measured. Ensure quat sanitizer is monitored daily after dispensing and before using it on the food surface counters.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- - Some cream based sauced in squeeze containers were in a metal pan which was sitting on ice. The sauces were above 4C (external).- Deli meat and raw hamburger were being thawed at room temperature. Ensure high risk foods are kept at 4C or colder or 60C or warmer. Recommend storing squeeze containers directly inside an ice water bath to keep the entire container submerged in the cold ice water to maintain temperature. Do not thaw foods at room temperature. Approved methods of thawing foods: (1) in a cooler at 4C or less (2) submerged under cold running water (3) microwaved from frozen and cooked immediately afterwards (4) cooked from frozen.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- There was no paper towel in the staff bathroom.Ensure hand sinks are always stocked with soap and paper towel.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- There is a partial broken tile by the dishwasher and other tiles in this same area that are cracking and have smaller broken pieces missing.Ensure floors are smooth, easily cleanable, non absorbent and in good repair. Repair or replace tiles.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- 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?
- Observed a ceiling tile went missing above the walk-in cooler next to the ice machine.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Demand Inspection
2 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?
- 2 dead mice were noted on pest monitoring devices in the kitchen.Discard all dead mice observed in the kitchen.- Holes on wall in the kitchen need to be identified and seal to prevent pest entry.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Observed a ceiling tile went missing above the walk-in cooler next to the ice machine.
- 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?