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Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar

2047 34 Avenue SW Calgary AB T2T 2C4 · Food - General

7 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1) There is an accumulation of debris, grease, and other matter located in the following areas:- Underneath the hard-to-reach areas near the dishwashing area.- Along the walls inside the walk-in coolers.REQUIREMENT: Clean and sanitize these areas both routinely and thoroughly.2) The following areas were disorganized or otherwise did not facilitate cleaning or checks for pests.- Area across from the walk-in cooler (towel/chemical storage area)- Area underneath the staircase.REQUIREMENT: Organize these areas so they facilitate routine cleaning and pest checks.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • The glass washer in the bar area did not detect any sanitizer when tested with the iodine test strip. The manager contacted the Ecolab representative, and the photo of the iodine test strip, sent via email, indicated a reading of 25 ppm.
    • 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?
      • A fly was observed sitting on the white mini cutting board.The manager was instructed to clean and sanitize the cutting board.Install a fly light to in the basement kitchen.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • 1. Deep grooves were noted on the prep cooler cutting boards,2. Deep grooves were noted on the cutting board.Resurface or replace cutting boards.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1. Grease deposits and other residues were accumulated on the ventilation canopy filters.2) The janitorial room was dirty.Thoroughly clean the indicated areas.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • The internal temperature of the pasta in the prep cooler was 9.0°C.The foods held in the prep cooler were stored in a separate cooler.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Uncooked raw fries were stored in a container with an internal temperature of 11.2°C.Fries were kept in the cooler.Bring fries in small portions and store them in an ice bath.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • The handwashing sink at the cook line was obstructed with two containers stacked together and a cart used to hold the fries while they are cooling.Ensure handwashing sinks are accessible at all times so that food handlers can conveniently wash their hands.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • A nylon bag was used to cover the gap in the ceiling across the janitorial room.It was indicated that there were some repairs and in the process of covering the gap in the ceiling.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • The electrical switch cover in the janitorial room was broken and in a state of disrepair.Replace the electrical switch cover.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • 1. Deep grooves were noted on the prep cooler cutting boards,2. Deep grooves were noted on the cutting board.Resurface or replace cutting boards.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1) Heavy grease deposits and other residues were accumulated on the ventilation canopy filters.2) Dirt and debris build-up noted in the janitorial room.3) Underneath the prep coolers, dishwashing area and hard to reach areas had debris build-up.Thoroughly deep clean the indicated areas.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The exhaust canopy vents were dirty with accumulation of grease/oil.-clean the hood vents and complete it more frequently.
  6. Risk Management Inspection

    2 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?
      • 2) A white pipe was leaking water on the ground near the floor drain. This created lots of pooling water.-ensure the white pipe is added to the floor drain to prevent pooling water3) There was a hole in the wall by the mop sink-repair the wall; ensure all surfaces are smooth, durable, and non-absorbent.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The exhaust canopy vents were dirty with accumulation of grease/oil.-clean the hood vents and complete it more frequently.
  7. 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) Mice dropping were noted in the area under the stairs which is very cluttered.-remove the storage items to shelves; clean and disinfect the floor/shelf area contaminated with mice feces.
    • 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) There was a leak at the wall in the mop sink area.-repair all water leaks.2) A white pipe was leaking water on the ground near the floor drain. This created lots of pooling water.-ensure the white pipe is added to the floor drain to prevent pooling water3) There was a hole in the wall by the mop sink-repair the wall; ensure all surfaces are smooth, durable, and non-absorbent.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The exhaust canopy vents were dirty with accumulation of grease/oil.-clean the hood vents and complete it more frequently.