Reder Food Store - Food
106 - 80 McKenney Avenue St. Albert AB T8N 2G4 · Food - General
5 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
5 infractions
- 05. Do food handlers refrain from handling food while ill and have acceptable attire and hygiene?
- ***Discussed hand washing. Using a tissue to hold the cone was not a replacement for hand washing. Ensure hand washing is done every time prior to handling food.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- ***The operators were working on replacing the broken/damaged bulk candy containers. Showed the areas that were not cleanable as there were cracks/un-smooth surfaces. ***The open food bulk bins were in disrepair, cracked taped lids are not a sanitary food contact surface.
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- ***Spray bottle was not labeled as to the contents. Corrected during the inspection.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- ***REPEAT CPNCERN: There were no test strips present for checking the sanitizer concentration.
- 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?
- ***The operators were working on getting the door sweep corrected. Discussed that the gap present could allow vermin into the store.***The back door was not pest proof. Discussed the large gap under the door that could allow access for vermin into the facility.
- 05. Do food handlers refrain from handling food while ill and have acceptable attire and hygiene?
- Monitoring Inspection
6 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- ***There was no sanitizer solution for sanitizing the food contact surfaces.
- 05. Do food handlers refrain from handling food while ill and have acceptable attire and hygiene?
- ***Staff present did not wash their hands prior to handling and serving food. Discussed with him after the customer had left. Explained that hand washing was to be done even if there was no direct contact with food. Education provided.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- ***The open food bulk bins were in disrepair, cracked taped lids are not a sanitary food contact surface.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- ***There were no test strips present for checking the sanitizer concentration.
- 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?
- ***The back door was not pest proof. Discussed the large gap under the door that could allow access for vermin into the facility.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- ***Floors were in the process of being refinished. There was an unfinished bare wood temporary stand for the equipment while the new flooring was curing.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- March 16 - ***Ensure that paper towels are placed in a dispenser in order to facilitate proper hand washing practices.Paper towels not to be left on the counter but should be stored in a dispenser. Paper towels left on the counter can become contaminated which could discourage proper hand hygiene.Dec 20, 2023: Proper paper towel dispenser not yet installed. Paper towels still left on the counter.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- March 16 - ***Ensure that paper towels are placed in a dispenser in order to facilitate proper hand washing practices.Paper towels not to be left on the counter but should be stored in a dispenser. Paper towels left on the counter can become contaminated which could discourage proper hand hygiene.Dec 20, 2023: Proper paper towel dispenser not yet installed. Paper towels still left on the counter.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?