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Pyramid Lake Lodge - Aalto Restaurant

North Pyramid Lake Road Jasper AB T0E 1E0 · Food - General

10 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. 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?
      • The hand sink at the bar is not functional, as CO₂ cylinders are stored in front of the sink, obstructing access to the knee‑operated control.- The hand sink must be made fully accessible at all times. Modify the sink design or relocate the CO₂ cylinders to ensure unobstructed use.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • 1. The hand soap dispenser at the kitchen hand sink is not functioning.- Repair or replace the soap dispenser and ensure soap is available at the hand sink at all times.2. Access to the paper towel dispenser at the hand sink was obstructed by cups stacked on the cup warmer.- Store cups away from the hand sink to ensure paper towels are accessible at all times. -This was corrected during inspection.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Clean cups were stored very close to the hand‑washing sink.Please store clean cups away from the sink to avoid contamination from water splashing.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
      • The surface and sink sanitizer solutions in the spray bottles were found to be too concentrated. Staff were instructed to dilute the solutions to appropriate levels before use on food contact surfaces. All chemicals must be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • The test kit used for verifying sanitizer concentration in the solutions from the wall-mounted dispenser of Sink and Surface Cleaner/Sanitizer has expired.- Ensure that sanitizer concentration testing is conducted regularly using valid test kits.
    • 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 floor drain cover under the dishwashing equipment is missing.The wall surrounding the dishwasher plumbing is not properly sealed.Action Required:- Install a suitable floor drain cover to prevent debris accumulation and potential pest entry. Seal all wall penetrations around the dishwasher piping to maintain sanitary conditions and prevent pest harborage.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
      • The Sink and Surface Cleaner and Sanitizer solutions in the spray bottles in the kitchen appear to be overly concentrated. - Ensure all sanitizer solutions are diluted strictly according to the manufacturer's instructions. Proper dilution is essential to ensure the chemical is safe for use and effective in sanitizing,
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • 1. A chlorine sanitizer test kit is not available to verify the sanitizer concentration in the rinse water of either the low-temperature dishwasher in the kitchen or the glass washer at the bar.2. The test kit used for verifying sanitizer concentration in the solutions from the wall-mounted dispenser of Sink and Surface Cleaner/Sanitizer has been expired for several years.The manager on-site placed an order for the required test kits during inspection. - Ensure that sanitizer concentration testing is conducted regularly using valid test kits.
    • 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 floor drain cover under the dishwashing equipment is missing.The wall surrounding the dishwasher plumbing are not properly sealed.Action Required:- Install a suitable floor drain cover to prevent debris accumulation and potential pest entry. Seal all wall penetrations around the dishwasher piping to maintain sanitary conditions and prevent pest harborage.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • The lids for the dry food storage bins are missing. - Ensure all storage bins are equipped with lids to prevent food contamination.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Hand paper towels were not available at the kitchen hand sink. Please ensure that all hand sinks are consistently stocked with both hand soap and paper towels.
  6. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • High risk foods being held on ice were measured at temperatures above 4C. - Ensure high risk foods requiring refrigeration are held at or below 4C. The food items should be held inside the inserts of the prep line cooler.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • The hand sink at the bar was not fully accessible at the time of inspection. - Ensure hand sinks are fully accessible at all times. The cleaning tools should not be stored in front of the hand sink.
  9. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Unclean and worn dishracks are being used and they are stored onto the floor. - The worn dishracks are to be replaced. Ensure dishracks are kept clean and are stored on dollies or on the shelves to facilitate proper dishwashing and floor cleaning.
  10. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions