Ricky's All Day Grill

100 - 140 St. Albert Trail St. Albert AB T8N 7C8 · Food - General

7 inspections

1. Risk Management InspectionMay 26, 2026

   0 infractions

2. Monitoring InspectionMay 20, 2026

   7 infractions

   • 06. Are appropriate food handling practices and plans in place to ensure that food is handled in a manner that makes it safe to eat?
     • No safe food records were available for review. An AHS template was provided to operator via email.
   • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
     • Staff members’ personal items, including a phone, water bottle, jacket, and beverage cup, were observed on the countertop in a food handling areas.The operator was advised that all personal belongings must be stored in designated staff storage areas and not in food preparation or service areas. Operator was also reminded not to consume food or beverages while preparing or serving food.Food and drink may only be consumed in designated staff or dining areas. Staff must wash their hands thoroughly before returning to the kitchen to ensure proper food safety practices are maintained.
   • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
     • Eggs stored in the cooler were measured at 9°C, despite being kept in an ice bath.The operator was advised to add more ice to the ice bath to ensure the egg containers are properly submerged and maintained at a satisfactory temperature.
   • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
     • Expired quats test strips were observed (Exp: July 15, 2025); replaced by operator with valid ones (Exp: Jan 01, 2028).
   • 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 hot water line at the handwashing sink was observed to be leaking. The operator was instructed to repair the issue immediately, as it prevents staff from properly washing their hands. In the interim, staff are using the handwashing sink located at the front of the facility.
   • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
     • A white cutting board was observed with deep grooves and accumulated black debris, indicating it is no longer easily cleanable.The operator was instructed to either resurface (repair) or replace the cutting board to ensure it can be properly cleaned and sanitized, in compliance with food safety standards.
   • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
     • Ceiling above the food preparation area observed with heavy accumulation of grease, dust, and debris, particularly surrounding ventilation fixtures. These conditions indicate inadequate cleaning and maintenance, and pose a potential risk of contamination to food and food-contact surfaces. The facility is not being maintained in a clean and sanitary condition as required.Operator was advised to thoroughly clean and degrease all affected ceiling areas and ventilation fixtures. Maintain ceilings in a clean condition on a routine basis.
3. Risk Management InspectionApr 14, 2025

   0 infractions

4. Monitoring InspectionApr 1, 2025

   5 infractions

   • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
     • Knives were stored in between the covers of the prep cooler. The knives were removed, cleaned and sanitized upon request. Ensure knives are stored in a manner that protects them from contamination.
   • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
     • Flooring tiles under the grill was observed to be broken and in disrepair. Repair/refinish the flooring and ensure it is durable, smooth, and impervious to moisture to facilitate ease of cleaning.
   • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
     • Some dirt and hard water build up was observed along the edges of the ice machine. Clean the ice machine.
   • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
     • A fryer basket was observed to be damaged and some wires were poking out. The fryer basket was discarded immediately.
   • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
     • Dirt and grease build up was observed along the floor in the bar area, under the cook line, and under the dishwasher. Dust build up was also observed in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer fan covers. Clean the above mentioned areas.
5. Monitoring InspectionSep 9, 2024

   5 infractions

   • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
     • Multiple cleaning cloths were observed in use and on counters instead of in an approved sanitizer solution.
   • 15. Is the facility free of a pest infestation?
     • Over 20 houseflies were observed during inspection, many of them landing on the soiled section of dining room carpet, most likely eating whatever had backed up onto it.
   • 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 mop sink faucet is leaking.
   • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
     • There are holes to the right of the mop sink and on the other side of the wall to the left of the mop sink that must be repaired.
   • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
     • There has been a back up of some sort of septic water onto the floor and the dining room carpet. All these areas must be cleaned. Floors throughout the kitchen require deep cleaning with special attention to corners and underneath equipment. Carpets must be cleaned and if they cannot be, they must be replaced.
6. Risk Management InspectionJan 5, 2024

   0 infractions

7. Monitoring InspectionDec 12, 2023

   3 infractions

   • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
     • Bags of flour and sugar were left open in the dry storage room. The staff present closed the bags during inspection.Please ensure all food items in the facility are properly covered during storage to prevent contamination.
   • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
     • 1. Clean utensils were stored alongside rusted utensils in an unclean/rusted utensil storage container.Please remove all rusted utensils and unclean/rusted utensil storage containers from the facility. ensure all clean utensils in use at the facility are stored in a clean storage container. 2. The dishwasher and ice machine appeared unclean.Clean these equipment's and ensure all equipment in the facility are always maintained in a sanitary condition.
   • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
     • The facility was in an unclean condition. significant cleaning is required at the various areas and hard to reach areas in the facility including:- Underneath counters and behind the ice machine in front of the walk-in cooler. - Underneath shelves and dishwashing area.- Behind the cooking line/cooking equipment.- Behind and underneath coolers and shelves at the front service area.- The wall around the dishwashing area.Please ensure the entire facility is cleaned including all hard-to-reach areas.