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Save-on-Foods 6675 - Food

740 St. Albert Trail St. Albert AB T8N 7H5 · Food - General

12 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Deli: No prepared sanitizer was available in the meat‑slicing area. The sanitizer bottles were completely empty, and no sanitizer bucket was present. The operator was advised to prepare a sanitizer solution immediately to ensure that food‑contact surfaces and equipment can be properly cleaned and sanitized during use.
    • 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?
      • Meats: Temperature, Sanitation and Calibration logs were found to be incomplete. Operator was advised to update all required logs consistently and ensure they are completed in full to maintain proper monitoring and compliance with food‑safety procedures.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Dairy: Dried milk and dust were observed on the floor beneath the rack holding milk containers facing the store.Bakery Walk‑In Cooler: The duct fan had heavy dust and debris buildup, which was also causing the surrounding walls to become dirty. The floor also required cleaning.Bakery: The steel shelving unit had significant accumulation of oil, grease, and dust.The operator was advised to clean all identified areas.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • ***There were carts and wheeled bins being stored in front of the hand sink in the meat cutting area. The hand sink was not accessible. Ensure that access to the hand sink is unobstructed.***The hand sink in the meat processing area (now storage), was obstructed and inaccessible for staff handing packages of meat to wash their hands. (picture provided with this report.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • ***The bulk bins were unchanged. There were uncleanable surfaces present. There was open (unwrapped) candies present in the bins. The replacement for the damaged /broken bins were on order and back ordered Discussed that if the unit was not repaired it could be removed until the parts came in or if there were wrapped candies then the scoops and scoop holders were not necessary.***There were some damaged scoop holders that had been repaired with packing tape. This is not a clean durable surface. Please ensure that cleanable surfaces are present for utensil storage.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    2 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 hand sink in the meat processing area (now storage), was obstructed and inaccessible for staff handing packages of meat to wash their hands. (picture provided with this report.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • ***There were some damaged scoop holders that had been repaired with packing tape. This is not a clean durable surface. Please ensure that cleanable surfaces are present for utensil storage.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    2 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 hand sink in the meat processing area (now storage), was obstructed and inaccessible for staff handing packages of meat to wash their hands. (picture provided with this report.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • ***There were some damaged scoop holders that had been repaired with packing tape. This is not a clean durable surface. Please ensure that cleanable surfaces are present for utensil storage.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 05. Do food handlers refrain from handling food while ill and have acceptable attire and hygiene?
      • ***Observed staff handling/saucing raw meat (chicken?) and then removing one set of gloves and then putting meat in the cooler. Clean up was done and the other set of gloves was removed. Staff was going to put on new gloves without hand hygiene. Discussed and corrected when staff remove gloves they are to wash their hands before putting on new gloves.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • ***There was a stand alone bulk candy display towards the front cash registers, that had open food (unwrapped) present with no scoops.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • ***The staff accessible display counter cooler in the fast-food area was not maintaining temperature at the end closer to the front door. The cooler temperature in that area was 10.0C and then was 14C when checked again (the other end of the cooler was -0.2C).
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • ***There was a log of salami that had been left out. Manager returned it to the cooler right away.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • ***The hand sink in the meat processing area (now storage), was obstructed and inaccessible for staff handing packages of meat to wash their hands. (picture provided with this report.
    • 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
      • ***Discussed the mouse stations were in the corners. Discussed that the stations can be moved when the floor was cleaned. The stations are not to be put with the openings against the wall. Openings are to be accessible to allow any potential vermin to access the station.
    • 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
      • ***The emergency exit was obstructed. There was a cart in from of one of the emergency exits in the back (picture will be provided with this report).
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • ***There were some damaged scoop holders that had been repaired with packing tape. This is not a clean durable surface. Please ensure that cleanable surfaces are present for utensil storage.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • ***there was a concern with the back wall of the bakery department. There was a build up of dirt present on the pebbled surface of the wall and in the hard to reach areas (behind equipment), the corners where the wall met the floor.
  7. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • ***There were some bread trays that were being stored with product present directly on the floor. There were others that had an empty tray present on the bottom of the stack which raises the product up away from the floor.
    • 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 missing and expired test strips present in the fast food area.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • ***The quat test strips appeared not to be used regularly in the meat department. The top (inside the container appeared bleached) and end was discoloured. Discussed that the discoloured pieces may not provide accurate readings and showed that the test strips were not being used regularly.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • ***there was a concern with the back wall of the department. there was a build up of dirt present on the pebbled surface of the wall and in the hard to reach areas (behind equipment).
  8. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • ***Some areas of display coolers in the meat sections were measured at 8 to 10 degrees C due to overstocking.Discussed it with manager, it was corrected during the inspection.Temperature was re-measured at 4 degrees C or below.
    • 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?
      • ***Live mouse activity was observed in the bakery area, around the dishwasher. Discussed it with manager, extra traps were placed in the area.Mouse siting was recorded for the pest control company in the book at food counter.Make sure that facility is free of any pest.Remove any food source for pest and seal any possible entry points.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • ***The storage container in the bakery drawer for knives and utensils was visibly dirty.Required deep cleaning.Make sure that the indicated area is cleaned and maintained in sanitary condition to ensure the safe handling of food.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • There was black mold-like substance in the light covers in the produce walk-in cooler.Please clean the light covers, add the routine cleaning to your cleaning schedule and ensure all light covers are maintained in a sanitary condition.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The dairy walk-in cooler floor requires some cleaning. Build-up of spilt milk was observed under the shelves.Clean the floor and ensure it is maintained in a sanitary condition.
  10. Monitoring Inspection

    4 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?
      • Jan 11, 2024:A light fixture in the meat walk-in cooler was still missing a protective cover.Sep 28, 2023The various light covers had been ordered but not delivered yet. Aug 29, 2023***There was one light over the unpackaged bagels that was not covered/protected from breakage or shatterproof.***There were light fixtures in the walk in cooler for meat and produce that were missing the covers.
    • 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 plumbing for the dishwasher at the bakery section was in disrepair. The dishwasher was not in use, dishwashing was being done using the 3-compartment sink.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • There was black mould-like substance in the light covers in the deli walk-in cooler.Please clean the light covers, add the routine cleaning to your cleaning schedule and ensure all light covers are maintained in a sanitary condition.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The produce walk-in cooler floor requires some cleaning. Dirt, debris and old produce were observed under the shelves and hard to reach corners. Clean the floor and ensure it is maintained in a sanitary condition.
  11. Demand Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Sep 28, 2023There were some unwrapped bulk food products that did not have scoops present.Aug 29, 2023***There were a couple bulk food bins with open foods that did not have scoops. Staff was present in that area and said she would be replacing them.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Sep 28, 2023The hand sink in the meat processing area was obstructed-Corrected during the inspection. Discussed having some sort of marking on the floor that would remind staff not to use that area for storage.Aug 29, 2023***The hand sink in the previous cutting room was obstructed. Ensure had sinks are available at all times.
    • 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
      • Stock rotation was checked and concerns found in the following areas: The deli packaged macaroni salad had newer product (BB Oct 7) in the front with older product (BB Sep 30, and BB Oct 3) in the back of the public coolers, the infant formula had newer product in the front and in the back of the shelf with older product in the middle. Both were corrected during the inspection, none had passed the expiry or best before dates. Ensure staff are properly rotating stock.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Sep 28, 2023The various light covers had been ordered but not delivered yet. Aug 29, 2023***There was one light over the unpackaged bagels that was not covered/protected from breakage or shatterproof.***There were light fixtures in the walk in cooler for meat and produce that were missing the covers.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Sep 28, 2023The same unit as previously noted door handles were soiled, there was a build up on the compressor vent cover. Aug 29, 2023***the bakery front non-cooler had a build up of flour/debris on the unit (door handle and facing in front of the compressor).
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Sep 28, 2023The black build up in the light covers was not as much as previously noted, Manager will add to the routine cleaning schedule.Aug 29, 2023***There was black mould-like substance in the light covers in the previous cutting room area.
  12. Monitoring Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • ***There were a couple bulk food bins with open foods that did not have scoops. Staff was present in that area and said she would be replacing them.
    • 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 expired (2022) / discoloured test strips in some of the departments. Discussed with various staff. If the test strips are discoloured they may not be giving accurate readings. Staff discarded.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • ***The hand sink in the previous cutting room was obstructed. Ensure had sinks are available at all times.
    • 17. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Critical)?
      • ***The staff help cooler in the deli area with the ready to eat foods had the doors ajar, the temperature was 8C, doors were closed and the temperature went down to 4C by the end of the inspection. Ensure doors are kept closed.
    • 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 was one light over the unpackaged bagels that was not covered/protected from breakage or shatterproof.***There were light fixtures in the walk in cooler for meat and produce that were missing the covers.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • ***the bakery front non-cooler had a build up of flour/debris on the unit (door handle and facing in front of the compressor).
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • ***There was black mould-like substance in the light covers in the previous cutting room area.