Royal Family Restaurant
11810 87 Street NW Edmonton AB T5B 3M9 · Food - General
11 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
2 infractions
- 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
- An expired food handling permit was posted onsite in full public view.Action Required:Please post a valid food handling permit in full public view where customers can see it. Email PHI photo or video evidence showing a valid food handling permit posted in full public view where customers can see 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?
- February 11, 2026The hole on the drywall by the broom storage corner had been patched and its perimeter fixed with masking tape. However, there were small gaps around the perimeter of the patch. Please prioritize repairs and notify PHI when repairs have been completed!February 3, 2026The hole on the drywall by the broom storage corner had been patched. However, there were small gaps around the perimeter of the patch. PHI spoke with the Operator over the phone, who confirmed that the gaps will be sealed by February 10th, 2025. Please prioritize repairs and notify PHI when repairs have been completed!January 8, 2026.The hole on the drywall by the broom storage corner had not been fixed yet. Please prioritize and notify PHI when repairs when been completed to prompt an onsite inspection.December 17, 2025Operator confirmed via a phone call to PHI that wall repairs were scheduled around December 27, 2025. Please notify PHI when repairs when been completed to prompt an onsite inspection.December 16, 20251. Observed an irregular opening in the drywall at the broom storage corner (approx. 10–15 cm by 5–8 cm) and deteriorated mortar joints with visible gaps beside the back door, both creating potential pest entry points due to insufficient sealing.Action Required:Repair or replace affected surfaces and ensure all floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces are in good repair and constructed of materials that are smooth, durable, water-resistant, and easily cleanable to facilitate effective cleaning and sanitizing procedures and prevent conditions that may promote pest harborage. Correct immediately.
- 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
- 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?
- February 3, 2026Baseboard installation had been completed. However, a small part of the baseboard was partially detached from the wall. PHI spoke with the Operator over the phone, who confirmed that the detached part of the baseboard will be fixed by February 10th, 2025. Please prioritize repairs and notify PHI when repairs have been completed!January 8, 2026 (Overdue Violation)Baseboard installation had been started; However, part of the baseboard was still detached from the wall. PHI spoke with the Operator over the phone, who confirmed that full installation will be completed by January 15th, 2025. Please prioritize repairs!December 17, 2025Operator confirmed via a phone call to PHI that baseboard installation and wall repairs were scheduled around December 27, 2025. Please prioritize repairs!December 16, 2025The baseboard on the wall perpendicular the ventilation fan was still missing. Extension granted from November 26, 2025, to December 10, 2025. Please prioritize repairs!Action Required:Complete baseboard installation as soon as possible. Ensure all floor, wall and ceiling surfaces are in good repair and made of material that is smooth, durable, water resistant and easily cleanable to facilitate effective cleaning and sanitizing procedures and to prevent conditions that may promote harborage of pests. Please notify PHI when repairs when been completed to prompt an onsite 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?
- February 3, 2026The hole on the drywall by the broom storage corner had been patched. However, there were small gaps around the perimeter of the patch. PHI spoke with the Operator over the phone, who confirmed that the gaps will be sealed by February 10th, 2025. Please prioritize repairs and notify PHI when repairs have been completed!January 8, 2026.The hole on the drywall by the broom storage corner had not been fixed yet. Please prioritize and notify PHI when repairs when been completed to prompt an onsite inspection.December 17, 2025Operator confirmed via a phone call to PHI that wall repairs were scheduled around December 27, 2025. Please notify PHI when repairs when been completed to prompt an onsite inspection.December 16, 20251. Observed an irregular opening in the drywall at the broom storage corner (approx. 10–15 cm by 5–8 cm) and deteriorated mortar joints with visible gaps beside the back door, both creating potential pest entry points due to insufficient sealing.Action Required:Repair or replace affected surfaces and ensure all floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces are in good repair and constructed of materials that are smooth, durable, water-resistant, and easily cleanable to facilitate effective cleaning and sanitizing procedures and prevent conditions that may promote pest harborage. Correct by January 12, 2025. Extended time granted to ensure effective repairs or replacement of damaged surfaces.
- 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
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?
- January 8, 2026 (Overdue Violation)Baseboard installation had been started; However, part of the baseboard was still detached from the wall. PHI spoke with the Operator over the phone, who confirmed that full installation will be completed by January 15th, 2025. Please prioritize repairs!December 17, 2025Operator confirmed via a phone call to PHI that baseboard installation and wall repairs were scheduled around December 27, 2025. Please prioritize repairs!December 16, 2025The baseboard on the wall perpendicular the ventilation fan was still missing. Extension granted from November 26, 2025, to December 10, 2025. Please prioritize repairs!Action Required:Complete baseboard installation as soon as possible. Ensure all floor, wall and ceiling surfaces are in good repair and made of material that is smooth, durable, water resistant and easily cleanable to facilitate effective cleaning and sanitizing procedures and to prevent conditions that may promote harborage of pests. Please notify PHI when repairs when been completed to prompt an onsite 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?
- January 8, 2026.The hole on the drywall by the broom storage corner had not been fixed yet. Please prioritize and notify PHI when repairs when been completed to prompt an onsite inspection.December 17, 2025Operator confirmed via a phone call to PHI that wall repairs were scheduled around December 27, 2025. Please notify PHI when repairs when been completed to prompt an onsite inspection.December 16, 20251. Observed an irregular opening in the drywall at the broom storage corner (approx. 10–15 cm by 5–8 cm) and deteriorated mortar joints with visible gaps beside the back door, both creating potential pest entry points due to insufficient sealing.Action Required:Repair or replace affected surfaces and ensure all floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces are in good repair and constructed of materials that are smooth, durable, water-resistant, and easily cleanable to facilitate effective cleaning and sanitizing procedures and prevent conditions that may promote pest harborage. Correct by January 12, 2025. Extended time granted to ensure effective repairs or replacement of damaged surfaces.
- 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 report was now available onsite, and a certified pest control company had been contracted. How pest control reports were not comprehensive e.g. findings noted or not were not documented. Action Required:Please implement an effective integrated pest control program. Conduct monthly pest control monitoring and reports. Please at least three most recent pest control reports onsite when in operation. Consider using AHS Pest Control Checklist or comparable resource for pest monitoring and reports.Email PHI a copy of your pest control reports and program by December 17, 2025
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- December 17, 2025Operator confirmed via a phone call to PHI that baseboard installation and wall repairs were scheduled around December 27, 2025. Please notify PHI when repairs when been completed to prompt an onsite inspection.December 16, 2025The baseboard on the wall perpendicular the ventilation fan was still missing. Extension granted from November 26, 2025, to December 10, 2025. Please prioritize repairs!Action Required:Install baseboard by December 10, 2025. Ensure all floor, wall and ceiling surfaces are in good repair and made of material that is smooth, durable, water resistant and easily cleanable to facilitate effective cleaning and sanitizing procedures and to prevent conditions that may promote harborage of pests.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- December 17, 2025Operator confirmed via a phone call to PHI that wall repairs were scheduled around December 27, 2025. Please notify PHI when repairs when been completed to prompt an onsite inspection.December 16, 20251. Observed an irregular opening in the drywall at the broom storage corner (approx. 10–15 cm by 5–8 cm) and deteriorated mortar joints with visible gaps beside the back door, both creating potential pest entry points due to insufficient sealing.Action Required:Repair or replace affected surfaces and ensure all floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces are in good repair and constructed of materials that are smooth, durable, water-resistant, and easily cleanable to facilitate effective cleaning and sanitizing procedures and prevent conditions that may promote pest harborage. Correct by January 12, 2025. Extended time granted to ensure effective repairs or replacement of damaged surfaces.
- 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?
- Risk Management Inspection
5 infractions
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- December 16, 2025The kitchen hand sink, paper towel dispenser was still non-operational. PHI directed Operators to prioritize repairing or replacing the paper towel dispenser. Operator confirmed that they had received the replacement key and that they would send photo/ video evidence of paper towel in good repair by 2:00pm, December 16, 2025.Action required:Repair or replace non-operational paper towel holder immediately, to ensure sanitary dispensing of paper towel and email PHI photo or video evidence of corrective action. Ensure hand sinks are fully stocked with single-use, disposable paper towel and easily dispensable liquid soap to facilitate effective and sanitary handwashing procedures.
- 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 report was now available onsite, and a certified pest control company had been contracted. How pest control reports were not comprehensive e.g. findings noted or not were not documented. Action Required:Please implement an effective integrated pest control program. Conduct monthly pest control monitoring and reports. Please at least three most recent pest control reports onsite when in operation. Consider using AHS Pest Control Checklist or comparable resource for pest monitoring and reports.Email PHI a copy of your pest control reports and program by December 17, 2025
- 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
- An expired food handling permit was posted onsite. Action required:Please have a valid food handling permit in place and post it in full public view where customers can see it. Email PHI photo evidence of your valid food handling permit by December 18, 2025.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- December 16, 2025The baseboard on the wall perpendicular the ventilation fan was still missing. Extension granted from November 26, 2025, to December 10, 2025. Please prioritize repairs!Action Required:Install baseboard by December 10, 2025. Ensure all floor, wall and ceiling surfaces are in good repair and made of material that is smooth, durable, water resistant and easily cleanable to facilitate effective cleaning and sanitizing procedures and to prevent conditions that may promote harborage of pests.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- December 16, 20251. Observed an irregular opening in the drywall at the broom storage corner (approx. 10–15 cm by 5–8 cm) and deteriorated mortar joints with visible gaps beside the back door, both creating potential pest entry points due to insufficient sealing.Action Required:Repair or replace affected surfaces and ensure all floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces are in good repair and constructed of materials that are smooth, durable, water-resistant, and easily cleanable to facilitate effective cleaning and sanitizing procedures and prevent conditions that may promote pest harborage. Correct by January 12, 2025. Extended time granted to ensure effective repairs or replacement of damaged surfaces.2. Observed cardboard lining the stainless-steel storage shelving unit. Corrected during inspection. Directed Operators to remove and discard the cardboard.Action required:Ensure all surfaces are made of material that is smooth, durable, water-resistant, and easily cleanable to facilitate effective cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Risk Management Inspection
4 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 kitchen hand sink, paper towel dispenser was still non-operational. PHI directed Operators to prioritize purchasing replacement key or replacing paper towel holder. Replacement key purchased from Amazon at the time of inspection. Action required:Repair or replace non-operational paper towel holder as soon as possible, to ensure sanitary dispensing of paper towel and email PHI photo or video evidence of corrective action. Ensure hand sinks are fully stocked with single-use, disposable paper towel and easily dispensable liquid soap to facilitate effective and sanitary handwashing procedures.
- 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 report was now available onsite, and a certified pest control company had been contracted. How pest control reports were not comprehensive e.g. findings noted or not were not documented. Action Required:Please implement an effective integrated pest control program. Conduct monthly pest control monitoring and reports. Please at least three most recent pest control reports onsite when in operation. Consider using AHS Pest Control Checklist or comparable resource for pest monitoring and reports.Email PHI a copy of your pest control reports and program by December 17, 2025.
- 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. Observed an irregular opening in the drywall at the broom storage corner (approx. 10–15 cm by 5–8 cm) and deteriorated mortar joints with visible gaps beside the back door, both creating potential pest entry points due to insufficient sealing.Action Required:Repair or replace affected surfaces and ensure all floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces are in good repair and constructed of materials that are smooth, durable, water-resistant, and easily cleanable to facilitate effective cleaning and sanitizing procedures and prevent conditions that may promote pest harborage. Correct by January 12, 2025. Extended time granted to ensure effective repairs or replacement of damaged surfaces.2. Observed cardboard lining the stainless-steel storage shelving unit. Corrected during inspection. Directed Operators to remove and discard the cardboard.Action required:Ensure all surfaces are made of material that is smooth, durable, water-resistant, and easily cleanable to facilitate effective cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
- 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 baseboard on the wall perpendicular the ventilation fan was still missing. Extension granted from November 26, 2025, to December 10, 2025. Please prioritize repairs!Action Required:Install baseboard by December 10, 2025. Ensure all floor, wall and ceiling surfaces are in good repair and made of material that is smooth, durable, water resistant and easily cleanable to facilitate effective cleaning and sanitizing procedures and to prevent conditions that may promote harborage of pests.
- 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
7 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Bleach sanitizer was 0ppm as per Chlorine test strips. Corrected during inspection. PHI coached Operator on mixing 100pm Bleach sanitizer.Action Required:Ensure approved sanitizers are readily available for use when in operation, to ensure effective sanitizing procedures.Resource:AHS guidance on mixing approved sanitizers emailed with inspection report.-https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-how-mix-an-approved-sanitizing-solution.pdfAHS guidance on using wiping cloths emailed with inspection report.-https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-guidelines-wiping-cloths.pdf
- 05. Do food handlers refrain from handling food while ill and have acceptable attire and hygiene?
- Observed a cell phone and hands-free office phone both mounted on a food preparation surface. Corrected during inspection. PHI directed Operator to remove both phones from the food contact surface followed by cleaning and sanitizing the affected surface with an approved sanitizer.Action required:Ensure food handlers practice good hygiene, including refraining from handling personal items e.g. phones whilst handling food or storing personal items on food contact surfaces to prevent cross contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Observed raw fish being improperly thawing in a bowl of standing water. Internal temperature of fish measured to be 11C. PHI deemed that the fish had not been in the danger zone for greater than 2hrs, so Operator was directed to properly thaw or cook the fish immediately. Corrected during inspection. Operator proceeded to cook the fish immediately. Action Required:Ensure raw meat, poultry and seafood are properly thawed by 1. Placing in cooler days in advance of when they will need to be cooked.2. placing in cold running water3. Microwaving then cooking immediately afterwards.4. Cooking from frozen.Ensure potential hazardous foods (e.g. raw meat, cooked meat) are maintained at 4C or lower or 60C or hotter to prevent rapid and progressive growth of harmful bacteria. Keep cold foods cold and hot food hot.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- The kithen hand sink, paper towel dispenser was broken. Action required:Repair or replace broken paper towel holder by October 29, 2025, to ensure sanitary dispensing of paper towel and email PHI photo evidence of corrective action. Ensure hand sinks are fully stocked with single-use, disposable paper towel and easily dispensable liquid soap to facilitate effective and sanitary handwashing procedures.
- 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 reports or program not available onsite at the time of inspection. Action Required:Please implement an effective integrated pest control program. Conduct monthly pest control monitoring and reports. Please at least three most recent pest control reports onsite when in operation.Email PHI a copy of your pest control reports and program by November 11, 2025.
- 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 baseboard on the wall perpendicular the ventilation fan was missing. Action Required:Install baseboard by November 26, 2025. Ensure all floor, wall and ceiling surfaces are in good repair and made of material that is smooth, durable, water resistant and easily cleanable to facilitate effective cleaning and sanitizing procedures and to prevent conditions that may promote harborage of pests.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Kitchen fridge shelving inserts were rusty. Action Required:Remover rust, refinish or replace rusty inserts by November 12, 2025. Ensure all food equipment is maintained in good repair and made of material that is that is smooth, durable, impervious, durable and easily cleanable to facilitate effective cleaning and sanitizing procedures and sanitary food handling.The shelving of stainless-steel food storage cart was overworn and pitted. Action Required: Repair or replace the damages surface by November 26, 2025. Ensure all food equipment is made of material that is smooth, durable, impervious, durable and easily cleanable to facilitate effective cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
5 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Poor separation between personal & commercial items, namely: --A scooter was stored above food and food equipment. --Employee coats and personal items were hanging on the shelving used for food equipment storage & dry goods (in the northeast back storage room)ACTION REQUIRED: create clear separation between personal and commercial items.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- The only hand wash station in the kitchen was not equipped with paper towel. The hot water tap at the hand sink was not functional. Staff stated that the hot water valve had been shut off due to a plumbing leak. The valve was turned back on at the time of inspection.ACTION REQUIRED: ensure the hand wash station is equipped with soap, paper towel, & hot/cold running water at all times. Repair the plumbing leak at the hand 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?
- Mouse droppings observed in the northeast corner of the kitchen (in the storage room area). ACTION REQUIRED: clean up mouse droppings. Monitor the entire facility for additional droppings. Monitor the entire facility for potential entry and harborage points. Consult with your pest control provider for further direction. RESOURCE: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/news/Page15101.aspx#:~:text=Wear%20rubber%20gloves%2C%20and%20thoroughly,to%20soaking%20with%20bleach%20solution.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- 1. Bowls & containers were being used as scoops and were stored in the bulk product when not in use. Namely: --A bowl in the bulk sugar bin. --A 1/6 size steam table pan in a pot of broth on the stove. --A scoop in the bulk flour bin, the handle was in contact with the bulk food supply. --A cup in the bulk rice bin --A bowl in a slightly yellow flour-like product (stored in a pail) --A small bowl in a pail of bouillon powderACTION REQUIRED: discontinue using bowls/cups as scoops. Store scoops with handles in such a way that the handle is not in contact with the bulk food product when in storage. 2. Food equipment was in poor repair, namely: --Two white plastic bins stored in the cookline were broken - the top plastic rim of the bin had snapped off. --The lid of the bulk bin used to store flour was visibly dirty and the plastic was cracked.ACTION REQUIRED: discard broken equipment.3. Improper storage of utensils: Food debris & dirt was observed on the base of the “clean” utensil storage container (metal perforated cylinder containers in the cookline). The handle of a yellow utensil in this "clean" storage was visibly dirty.ACTION REQUIRED: clean & sanitize the utensil storage containers. Ensure all utensils are clean prior to placing them in storage.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The following sanitation & organization concerns were observed:-Food splatter on the east wall of the kitchen. -Mouse droppings and debris under the shelving in the northeast corner of the kitchen (storage area).-Dirt and food splatter on the lids of a storage containers for bulk rice & flour-A wooden board with nails in it and insulation was resting on top of the drying/storage racks in the dishwashing area.-The southwest corner of the kitchen was being used for cleaning supplies. The area was dirty and cluttered.-A white plastic bin used to store Suraj spices (fenugreek seed, chili powder, etc) was visibly dirty and in unsanitary condition.-Food debris build up was observed in the gasket of the prep table cooler.-Food debris & garbage in the chest freezer (along the east wall of the kitchen)ACTION REQUIRED: conduct a deep, thorough clean of the facility with a focus on the above noted areas.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
12 infractions
- 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
- Vegetables in the cooler were observed to be spoiled (fungal growth could be seen).Action Taken: -Owner was instructed to discard the spoiled vegetables immediately (confirmed during inspection).
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Operator was not aware of method for sanitizing the used cleaning clothes.Action Required: Operator was educated about making the solution of bleach and water in sanitizing pail and keep used cleaning cloth in it, after each use.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Cell phone was present on the kitchen counter with the food items.Note: Staff removed the cell phone from the kitchen counter.Action Required:Make sure that personal items are not kept/stored with food items
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- -Bowls were used as scoops for dry storage and were stored inside the containers.-Pantry for food storage was also used as office space.- Dining chairs and personal belongings were present in pantry.Action Required:-Use proper scoops with handles for dry storage and keep them outside when not in use.-Keep non food items away from food storage area. -Pantry should be used exclusively for storing food items and equipment.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- -Meat was present thawing near the stove.-Operator confirmed that they thaw meat at room temperature for some urgent orders.Note: Operator removed meat from counter and put it under running water for thawing.Action Required:Thaw meat overnight in the cooler or under the running cold water.-If you thaw food in the refrigerator, be sure juices do not drip onto other food. -Place these foods on the lowest shelf, never above ready-to-eat foods.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Cooked fish was present on the counter, PHI measured the temperature at 30 degrees C.Note: Operator said that fish was cooked ten minutes ago, however temperature reading were not consistent with her statement.Note: Operator moved the fish to cooler.Action Required: Operator was educated about food cooling and storage temperatures.-Make sure that all high-risk products be stored/kept at above 60 degrees or below 4 degrees C.-When cooling the hot food, use the timer and check the temperature frequently.
- 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 measuring the chlorine concentration were not present.Action Required: As bleach was primarily used for sanitizing the dishes, chlorine test strips must be readily available at the facility.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- -Hand washing sink in the kitchen area was not functional.-No paper towels or hand soap present at the hand washing station.Action Required:Immediately set-up the temporary hand washing station in the kitchen area.-Make sure that handwashing sink is fully operational and stocked.
- 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?
- -Mouse droppings were observed under the table next to kitchen entrance door.-Owner showed the pest record for one month but was unable to provide the records for previous months.Action Required: Work with the pest management company to ensure that facility is free from any kind of pest.Keep the pest records available for last three months.
- 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
- -Operator informed that one of the staff member (owner's daughter) has the food safety training. She was not present at the facility at the time of inspection.Operator and staff present were not able to provide with the proof of food safety course. Action Required: Make sure that at least one person working/in charge of the site with six or less people must have food safety certification.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- One of the ceiling light in the kitchen area was missing the protective cover.Action Required: Cover the light fixture with shatter proof cover.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- -Microwave present on the kitchen shelf had front control panel broken off.Action Required: Make sure that all the equipment used for food handling is maintained in good state of repair.
- 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?