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Pearson's Berry Farm - Factory

20 - 34463, Range Road 40 Red Deer County AB T0M 0K0 · Food - General

3 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. 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?
      • The violation below has not yet been corrected as operators are waiting for plumber availability. Please ensure this area is repaired by January 8, 2024. If the work is completed before then, please let me know. The wall behind the 3 compartments sink in the main food processing area is in disrepair, as some minor peeling is occurring on the surface of the wall. Supplies purchased were on site and they are waiting for the plumber. There was flaking paint in the walk-in freezer in the processing area. All foods were covered, with the exception of 2 bowls of topping mix. Please remove all flaking paint from the ceiling. There was no indication of moisture damage/rust etc. and the area underneath the flaking paint was smooth and impermeable. Please repair areas by November 1, 23. If tasks are completed sooner, please send me a photo.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Handsink in processing area was blocked with containers and there was a piece of equipment on the sink counter. Items were moved at the time of the inspection. Handsoap container was empty at both the handsink and dishwashing sink. These were replaced at time of 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?
      • The wall behind the 3 compartments sink in the main food processing area is in disrepair, as some minor peeling is occurring on the surface of the wall. Supplies purchased were on site and they are waiting for the plumber. There was flaking paint in the walk in freezer in the processing area. All foods were covered, with the exception of 2 bowls of topping mix . Please remove all flaking paint from the ceiling. There was no indication of moisture damage/rust etc and the area underneath the flaking paint was smooth and impermeable. Please repair areas by November 1, 23. If tasks are completed sooner, please send me a photo.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • There is minimal buildup of dried food debris underneath and behind equipment. There was flour on the floor and around several pieces of equipment - however the facility was in use at the time of the inspection. Staff clean/sanitize equipment, food preparation surfaces at the end of each day. Surfaces are sanitized prior to the start of each processing session on a daily basis. Walk in freezer in processing area - there is a buildup of ice on the east wall - there is a bucket to catch moisture, but it had overflows. Ensure food is kept away from this area and service the unit as required. Temperature was at -22C and operator has stated they have not had an issue with the unit not maintaining temperature. The walk-in cooler in the building to the east of the processing facility had a few buckets of frozen berries that had inadvertently fermented, and the lids had popped off the containers during the freezing cycle. These products will be disposed of when the dumpster is due to be emptied. Please have