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Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar

109 8 Avenue SW Calgary AB T2P 1B4 · Food - General

7 inspections

  1. Demand 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?
      • Main kitchen's lighting was dim and it was difficult to see all areas without the use of a flashlight.Kitchen's must be bright and well lit.Suggest adding more lights and/or re-paint the ceilings white.
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    3 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?
      • Mouse droppings were observed under the dishwasher/dishwashing area in the main kitchen. Please safely clean up the droppings and sanitize all affected areas.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Standing water was observed under the mechanical dishwasher in the main kitchen. Please ensure any leaks are repaired, clean up any standing water after dishwashing, and keep the area around the dishwasher clean and sanitary.Standing water is an attractant to mice, please minimize any standing water to help abate the pest issue.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Main kitchen's lighting was dim and it was difficult to see all areas without the use of a flashlight.Kitchen's must be bright and well lit.Suggest adding more lights and/or re-paint the ceilings white.
  3. 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?
      • Main kitchen's lighting was dim and it was difficult to see all areas without the use of a flashlight.Kitchen's must be bright and well lit.Suggest adding more lights and/or re-paint the ceilings white.
  4. Demand Inspection

    3 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?
      • 1) Droppings were observed in the basement area.2) A gap was observed by the back door leading into the dining area. The dining area is separated by a door, a small hallway/fire exit, and another door. A pipe installed in this area extends into the basement, leaving a large gap that allows rodents to travel back and forth. The area was poorly lit, making it easy to overlook, and requires cleaning.3) No traps were set up outside or inside the back door.4) The internal door was noted to have damaged weather stripping.*Remove mouse droppings and clean the above-mentioned area. refer to link for the procedure: *Install/replace the weather stripping.*Have a pest control company identified and seal all the potential gaps/ entry points of pest.**Send the recent pest control report to the health inspector.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Main kitchen's lighting was dim and it was difficult to see all areas without the use of a flashlight.Kitchen's must be bright and well lit.Suggest adding more lights and/or re-paint the ceilings white.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Floor dirty in hard-to-reach areas both in main kitchen and in downstairs prep kitchen.Clean noted areas.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    3 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?
      • Many fruit flies present in the bar area.Area needs servicing by a pest control company.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Main kitchen's lighting was dim and it was difficult to see all areas without the use of a flashlight.Kitchen's must be bright and well lit.Suggest adding more lights and/or re-paint the ceilings white.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Floor dirty in hard-to-reach areas both in main kitchen and in downstairs prep kitchen.Clean noted areas.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions