Sawmill Prime Rib & Steak House
1 - 3201 43 Avenue Stony Plain AB T7Z 1G1 · Food - General
9 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
5 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- The quaternary ammonium sanitizer (Quats) concentration from the dispenser was measured at 50 ppm. The operator was instructed to manually prepare the sanitizer to achieve a concentration of 200 ppm until the dispenser unit is repaired by maintenance.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Used wiping cloths were observed on prep stations and cutting boards. The operator was instructed to store cleaning cloths in a sanitizer bucket when not in use.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Staff personal items, including mobile phones and water bottles, were observed on countertops and cutting boards in the kitchen. The operator was instructed that personal items must not be stored in food handling areas. The operator removed all items upon request.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- The dishwasher chlorine sanitizer was found to be dispensing at 0 ppm. The operator was advised to manually prepare sanitizer at the required concentration and ensure all dishes are properly sanitized until the equipment is serviced.
- 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
- Neither kitchen staff nor management had food safety certification at the time of inspection. The operator was instructed to obtain the required certification from an approved food safety training organization to ensure compliance.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Monitoring Inspection
5 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- A large bag of shrimp was observed to be stored with the outside of the bag in direct contact with other product. The bag was removed immediately upon request. Ensure food items are stored in a manner that protects from contamination.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Quat test strips were observed to be expired. Obtain new quat test strips.
- 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?
- This violation has been carried over from the previous inspection report:1. The exterior door by the bar has visible light coming through on the bottom.Replace or repair the weather stripping so that the facility is insect and rodent proof.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Grease build up was observed on the exhaust canopy filters above the grill. Clean the exhaust canopy filters.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The gasket for the standup cooler located by the fryers was in disrepair. Repair/replace the gasket.The temperature in the cooler measured 4°C.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 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?
- This violation has been carried over from the previous inspection report:1. The exterior door by the bar has visible light coming through on the bottom.Replace or repair the weather stripping so that the facility is insect and rodent proof.
- 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
2 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?
- This violation has been carried over from the previous inspection report:1. The exterior door by the bar has visible light coming through on the bottom.Replace or repair the weather stripping so that the facility is insect and rodent proof.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- A missing ceiling tile was observed above the prep sink by the oven. Replace the missing ceiling tile.
- 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
2 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?
- 1. The exterior door by the bar has visible light coming through on the bottom.Replace or repair the weather stripping so that the facility is insect and rodent proof.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- There was an accumulation of dust and grease on the ventilation canopy filters.Clean areas noted above.
- 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
6 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- A bottle of lemon juice, and a bottle lime juice were being stored in customer ice.The bottles were moved and the customers ice that had been contaminated was discarded.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Food items were being thawed at room temperature.The items were still frozen and moved to the walk in cooler.Foods are only to be thawed in the following ways:• Placing in the fridge. Store raw meats below any ready-to-eat foods, like fruits and vegetables.• Placing under cold, running water in the sink.• Using a microwave oven. Cook foods immediately after thawing.• Cooking foods from frozen. For example, add frozen vegetables to soup that is cooking.
- 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?
- 1. The exterior door by the bar has visible light coming through on the bottom.Replace or repair the weather stripping so that the facility is insect and rodent proof. 2. A small number of droppings were observed behind the laundry machines.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- There was an accumulation of food debris on the back blade and guard of the meat slicer.Ensure that all items that are removable are removed, cleaned and sanitized. Ensure that the rest of the slicer is cleaned and sanitized in place.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Some of the food container lids were cracked. Removed cracked and damaged utensils and equipment from use.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 1. There was an accumulation of dust on the fan cover in the walk-in cooler.2. There was an accumulation of dust and grease on the ventilation canopy filters.Clean areas noted above.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions