Red's in Ramsay
1101 8 Street SE Calgary AB T2G 2Z6 · Food - General
6 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
3 infractions
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- A bin of uncovered food was placed directly underneath a fly light. The fly light should not be placed where food handling is occurring to prevent contamination of the food. Place the fly light in a place where no food handling occurs. The operator removed the bin of food from underneath the fly light at the time of the inspection.
- 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?
- Several flies observed throughout the dishwashing area and by the bar area. The facility should be free from pests and controlled in a manner that prevents flies from increasing in numbers. Coordinate with a pest control professional to address the issues with the flies. In the meantime, ensure cleaning is conducted regularly and frequently to prevent the attraction of flies and cover food when not in use.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Clutter accumulating in the dry storage area. There are several empty cardboard boxes and empty egg cartons by the door. The facility must be free from clutter to facilitate cleaning and monitoring of pests. Remove the empty cardboard boxes and egg cartons and dispose in a sanitary manner.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- 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?
- Ceiling tiles in the dry storage room were missing. Repair the wall and replace the ceiling tiles. Ensure that all surfaces are smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent to moisture.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- The cleaning rags for the steam wand at the bar was sitting on the counter in between use.- Ensure the rags are soaked in sanitizer in between use to avoid growing of organisms.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Ceiling tiles in the dry storage room were missing. Repair the wall and replace the ceiling tiles. Ensure that all surfaces are smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent to moisture.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The vent cover in the kitchen was covered in dirt.- Clean the cover frequently.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- 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?
- Drywall was missing from the walls in the dry storage room. Drywall removed for plumbing repairs.Ceiling tiles in the dry storage room were missing. Repair the wall and replace the ceiling tiles. Ensure that all surfaces are smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent to moisture.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- Three spray bottles containing sanitizing solution were unlabeled. Ensure that all containers of chemicals are clearly labeled to identify contents.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Test strips for the sanitizers were unavailable upon request. Ensure that you have test strips onsite for each type of sanitizer used onsite. Iodine test strips (glasswasher), quat test strips (surface sanitizer) and chlorine test strips (main dishwasher).
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- The paper towel dispenser at the hand wash sink near the cooking line was empty. Corrected during 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?
- Drywall was missing from the walls in the dry storage room. Drywall removed for plumbing repairs.Ceiling tiles in the dry storage room were missing. Repair the wall and replace the ceiling tiles. Ensure that all surfaces are smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent to moisture.
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?