Ricky's All Day Grill 253
5011 130 Avenue NW Edmonton AB T5A 3L7 · Food - General
11 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The metal ceiling air vent is now in good condition and was repaired/replaced.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- **April 15, 2026 - Violation was still outstanding. Please ensure metal ceiling air vent is properly repaired/replaced. One of the metal ceiling air vents in the kitchen was broken and fixed with tape.Action Required:Repair or replace damaged air vent. Ensure all equipment within the restaurant is made of material that is smooth, durable, impervious, in good repair and is easily cleanable to ensure sanitary food handling and to facilitate effective cleaning and sanitizing procedures. Correct by February 16, 2026.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Demand 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?
- A container of blended mixing batter was observed in the large single compartment sink in the kitchen. Please ensure the handwashing station is labeled and used for handwashing purposes only and no food preparation is conducted within the sink.
- 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 most recent pest control reports were missing onsite in the stored pest control binder. Please ensure all reports are available and stored onsite.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- **April 15, 2026 - Violation was still outstanding. Please ensure metal ceiling air vent is properly repaired/replaced. One of the metal ceiling air vents in the kitchen was broken and fixed with tape.Action Required:Repair or replace damaged air vent. Ensure all equipment within the restaurant is made of material that is smooth, durable, impervious, in good repair and is easily cleanable to ensure sanitary food handling and to facilitate effective cleaning and sanitizing procedures. Correct by February 16, 2026.
- 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
4 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Observed a wet, used cleaning cloth mounted on a countertop. Corrected during inspection. Cleaning cloths put in sanitizer buckets and countertops sanitized. Required Action:Do not store used paper towels and wet, used cleaning cloths on countertops. Ensure paper towels are discarded after use and cleaning cloths are stored in approved sanitizers when not in use, to prevent contamination of food contact surfaces.Approved, 200ppm QUATs sanitizer and valid test strips were available onsite.
- 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- Observed raw meat beef stored beside ready to eat food (prepackaged salad). Corrected during inspection. No visible evidence of contamination noted. Raw meat relocated and stored below ready to eat foods. Action required:Do not store raw meat below or beside ready to eat foods, to reduce the risk of cross contamination.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- One of the metal ceiling air vents in the kitchen was broken and fixed with tape.Action Required:Repair or replace damaged air vent. Ensure all equipment within the restaurant is made of material that is smooth, durable, impervious, in good repair and is easily cleanable to ensure sanitary food handling and to facilitate effective cleaning and sanitizing procedures. Correct by February 16, 2026.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- A written sanitation program was not available onsite at the time of inspection.Action Required:Please have in place a written, effective sanitation program and have monthly records onsite, whenever in operation. Correct and email PHI your written sanitation program by February 2, 20256
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Observed multiple wet, used cleaning cloths mounted on countertops. Corrected during inspection. Directed Cook to remove soiled cloths and sanitize countertops with an approved sanitizer. Ensure wet, used cleaning cloths are stored in approved sanitizers when not in use, to prevent contamination of food contact surfaces.Resources:AHS guidelines for the use of wiping cloths emailed with inspection report.-https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-guidelines-wiping-cloths.pdf
- 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?
- Pest control records were not available onsite at the time of inspection. Please have in place an effective pest control program and conduct pest monitoring activities on a monthly basis to prevent conditions that may promote harborage of pests. Also keep the three most recent months' pest control reports onsite, when in operation. Please email PHI a copy of your most recent pest control report by September 24, 2025.Resource:-https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-pest-control-checklist.pdf
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Plastic wrap cutter was visibly dirty. Corrected during inspection. Directed cook to remove plastic film, clean and sanitize the plastic wrap cutter. Ensure utensils, food equipment and food contact surfaces are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner to reduce the risk of cross contamination.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
2 infractions
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- 2024-06-21Reach-in freezer door was in the same condition: The side ledge and interior of the reach-in door of the walk-in freezer had flaking/dirty paint. The gasket was still dirty and in poor condition.____________________2024-06-051. PENDING: The side ledge and interior of the reach-in door of the walk-in freezer had flaking/dirty paint. Further refinishing required. Ensure all surfaces are smooth and washable. Gasket was still dirty and in poor condition. 2. Corrected: Under counter drawer cooler had been removed from the cookline (no longer in use). 3. Corrected: The broken tiles had been repaired with grout. ____________________2023-10-271. Reach-in freezer door (in the cookline) was no longer cleanable - paint is worn, peeling, soft, & sticky. The gasket was also worn and unclean. In its current state, it cannot be properly cleaned.Action required: refinish - ensure all surfaces are smooth, washable, & impervious to moisture. 2. Under counter drawer in the cookline was cleaned but still could not be closed. It was indicated this would not be used. Instructed operator to still clean this regularly, as equipment in the kitchen still gets dirty when not used and will still attract pests.3. Damaged & broken tiles observed. Some of these have been repaired. There were still damaged floor tiles in the cooking line. The baseboard tiles in the staff washroom still had some gaps in the joints. The wall behind the dishwasher area also had 2 holes. Repair all damaged tiles and wall to ensure they are sealed, smooth, easily cleanable and water resistant.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 2024-06-21-Tape residue was still on the walls of the dishwashing area & by the mop sink-Platform for the ice machine was in the same condition (chipped paint)-Exterior of garbage cans were visibly dirty______________________2024-06-05Overall sanitation was satisfactory. However, the following areas require further attention:-Grease/dust present on shelving in the walk-in freezer-Tape residue on the walls of the dishwashing area & in the cookline-Paint chipping on the platform for the ice machine (refinish or replace)-Exterior of garbage cans were visibly dirty (operator stated they thought they ordered new ones)___________________2023-10-201. Dirt, grease, & general filth build-up in out-of-the-way areas throughout the facility. Areas noted/depicted in photos:-Corrugated pads used to line shelving were cleaned but still were unclean inside the holes on the side, as these holes cannot be easily cleaned. These pads must be replaced. -Meat slicer was still unclean and was kept on the floor. This was brought up to the operator, taken apart and cleaned during inspection. Do not keep the slicer on the floor as it may be contaminated.-Knife storage. Knives were still unclean. This was brought up to the operator and were removed and cleaned. There was an unclean chain attached to the holder. This was removed. -Interior of equipment storage drawer. The equipment inside and the drawer was still unclean. This was brought up to operator and was cleaned. 2. Off-putting odor still noted in the dishwashing area. Check with a technician or plumber to determine where the odour is coming from and how to resolve it. You may want to check the seals of the grease trap and the cover underneath the dishwasher. 3. Written sanitation plan available. Ensure staff follow these.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Demand Inspection
2 infractions
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- 2024-06-051. PENDING: The side ledge and interior of the reach-in door of the walk-in freezer had flaking/dirty paint. Further refinishing required. Ensure all surfaces are smooth and washable. Gasket was still dirty and in poor condition. 2. Corrected: Under counter drawer cooler had been removed from the cookline (no longer in use). 3. Corrected: The broken tiles had been repaired with grout. ____________________2023-10-271. Reach-in freezer door (in the cookline) was no longer cleanable - paint is worn, peeling, soft, & sticky. The gasket was also worn and unclean. In its current state, it cannot be properly cleaned.Action required: refinish - ensure all surfaces are smooth, washable, & impervious to moisture. 2. Under counter drawer in the cookline was cleaned but still could not be closed. It was indicated this would not be used. Instructed operator to still clean this regularly, as equipment in the kitchen still gets dirty when not used and will still attract pests.3. Damaged & broken tiles observed. Some of these have been repaired. There were still damaged floor tiles in the cooking line. The baseboard tiles in the staff washroom still had some gaps in the joints. The wall behind the dishwasher area also had 2 holes. Repair all damaged tiles and wall to ensure they are sealed, smooth, easily cleanable and water resistant.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 2024-06-05Overall sanitation was satisfactory. However, the following areas require further attention:-Grease/dust present on shelving in the walk-in freezer-Tape residue on the walls of the dishwashing area & in the cookline-Paint chipping on the platform for the ice machine (refinish or replace)-Exterior of garbage cans were visibly dirty (operator stated they thought they ordered new ones)___________________2023-10-201. Dirt, grease, & general filth build-up in out-of-the-way areas throughout the facility. Areas noted/depicted in photos:-Corrugated pads used to line shelving were cleaned but still were unclean inside the holes on the side, as these holes cannot be easily cleaned. These pads must be replaced. -Meat slicer was still unclean and was kept on the floor. This was brought up to the operator, taken apart and cleaned during inspection. Do not keep the slicer on the floor as it may be contaminated.-Knife storage. Knives were still unclean. This was brought up to the operator and were removed and cleaned. There was an unclean chain attached to the holder. This was removed. -Interior of equipment storage drawer. The equipment inside and the drawer was still unclean. This was brought up to operator and was cleaned. 2. Off-putting odor still noted in the dishwashing area. Check with a technician or plumber to determine where the odour is coming from and how to resolve it. You may want to check the seals of the grease trap and the cover underneath the dishwasher. 3. Written sanitation plan available. Ensure staff follow these.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Risk Management Inspection
3 infractions
- 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?
- -Pest control currently being conducted by operator themselves. You must have a written pest control records/checklist in place so that it is thorough and consistent. An example checklist has been e-mailed to you.Do not use chemical treatment on your own inside the kitchen. Contact a licensed professional pest control company if chemical treatment is needed.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- 1. Reach-in freezer door (in the cookline) was no longer cleanable - paint is worn, peeling, soft, & sticky. The gasket was also worn and unclean. In its current state, it cannot be properly cleaned.Action required: refinish - ensure all surfaces are smooth, washable, & impervious to moisture. 2. Under counter drawer in the cookline was cleaned but still could not be closed. It was indicated this would not be used. Instructed operator to still clean this regularly, as equipment in the kitchen still gets dirty when not used and will still attract pests.3. Damaged & broken tiles observed. Some of these have been repaired. There were still damaged floor tiles in the cooking line. The baseboard tiles in the staff washroom still had some gaps in the joints. The wall behind the dishwasher area also had 2 holes. Repair all damaged tiles and wall to ensure they are sealed, smooth, easily cleanable and water resistant.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 1. Dirt, grease, & general filth build-up in out-of-the-way areas throughout the facility. Areas noted/depicted in photos:-Corrugated pads used to line shelving were cleaned but still were unclean inside the holes on the side, as these holes cannot be easily cleaned. These pads must be replaced. -Meat slicer was still unclean and was kept on the floor. This was brought up to the operator, taken apart and cleaned during inspection. Do not keep the slicer on the floor as it may be contaminated.-Knife storage. Knives were still unclean. This was brought up to the operator and were removed and cleaned. There was an unclean chain attached to the holder. This was removed. -Interior of equipment storage drawer. The equipment inside and the drawer was still unclean. This was brought up to operator and was cleaned. 2. Off-putting odor still noted in the dishwashing area. Check with a technician or plumber to determine where the odour is coming from and how to resolve it. You may want to check the seals of the grease trap and the cover underneath the dishwasher. 3. Written sanitation plan available. Ensure staff follow these.
- 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?
- Monitoring Inspection
5 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Used cleaning cloths were left on the counter when not in use. Action Required: review wiping cloth guidelines with all staff members (https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-guidelines-wiping-cloths.pdf).
- 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?
- Foods in the walk-in cooler were not date labelled. Staff were unable to demostrate how the facility ensures proper rotation of foods.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- 1. Reach-in freezer door (in the cookline) was no longer cleanable - paint is peeling, soft, & sticky. Action required: refinish - ensure all surfaces are smooth, washable, & impervious to moisture. 2. Under counter drawer in the cookline was incapable of being fully closed. Action required: repair the drawer. 3. Damaged & broken tiles observed. Note areas include but may not be limited to the wall behind the dishwasher, flooring in the cookline, & baseboard in the washroom. Action required: repair all damaged tiles.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Dipper well was in disrepair. Action required: repair dipper well.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 1. Dirt, grease, & general filth build-up in out-of-the-way areas throughout the facility. Areas noted/depicted in photos:-Metal shelving in cookline. -On top of the mechanical dishwasher (calcium build-up as well)-Exterior of containers such as the garbage can, bus pans,-Wall tiles, grout, and door frame -Corrugated pads used to line shelving-Exterior & interior of the ice machine-Platform that the ice machine sits on-Side of cabinetry in the cookline-Exterior of bulk food storage bins-Meat slicer-Broken sliding door cooler stored in the back hallway-Knife storage-Along baseboards of the public washrooms-Interior of equipment storage drawer2. Off-putting odor noted in the dishwashing area. Staff onsite mentioned it was due to fish being left for him to clean. 3. Written sanitation plan is ineffective.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?