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Second Cup Cafe 9285

30 - 19 Bellerose Drive St. Albert AB T8N 5E1 · Food - General

7 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
      • ***The stock of milk was not being used on a first in first out system. There was milk present in the back cooler with dates of Apr 12 and Apr 18. there was in use jugs of the same milk with dates of Apr 18 in the front.***Good stock rotation was not being practiced. There was an almost used 4L jug of 0% skim milk in the sink in the front dated Apr 4 and in the stock cooler in the back were several 4L containers dated Mar 28 and 29. Discussed with staff.
    • 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 flooring in the doorway to the back was still in disrepair with an accumulation of dirt/debris present.
  2. 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 Drive through hand sink was obstructed. There were containers and lids present over the faucet.
    • 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
      • ***Good stock rotation was not being practiced. There was an almost used 4L jug of 0% skim milk in the sink in the front dated Apr 4 and in the stock cooler in the back were several 4L containers dated Mar 28 and 29. Discussed with staff.
    • 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 flooring in the doorway to the back was still in disrepair with an accumulation of dirt/debris present.
    • 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 hos was dangling in the basin creating a cross connection. If the hose end cannot be kept out of the basin the hose should be shortened so that it will remain above the lip of the basin.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Feb 24, 2025***There were perishables being left on the counter. The butter was 23C. There will be a new procedure implemented for the butter (it is going to be kept on ice). Ensure that the temperature is 4C or colder.Feb 18, 2025***There were perishables being left out on the counter. There was an insert of butter packets that was being stored at room temperature. Discussed options (storing in the cooler, having in an ice bath that keeps the temperature below 4C, having a small amount out and timing them with the written procedure that they are discarded after 2 hours (if left out they cannot be returned to the cooler).
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Feb 24, 2025***There were perishables being left on the counter. The cream was 16C. The cream was returned to the cooler during the inspection. The procedure discussed is for the milks and cream to be returned to the cooler once poured.Feb 18, 2025*** There were containers of various milks and creams out at room temperature (product temperature ranged from 6C to 13C). Staff indicated that they were stocking the front cooler. There were containers being left on the counter at the end of the inspection. Discussed that perishable foods left out could be set with documentation and a timer as long as there was a written procedure in place, records were being kept and the product was discarded after a maximum of 2 hours.
    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • ***Wet containers were observed nested/stacked. This will not allow the dishes to air dry as required. Demonstrated how to stack and allow air circulation to air dry the dishes.
    • 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 washing sink in the drive through area was completed covered by drying containers. Removed during the inspection.
    • 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
      • ***The mop sink hose end was dangling in the basin. Discussed and the hose was hooked up over the faucet. If this cannot be maintained, the hose is to be shorted to ensure that there is a permanent air gap present. Corrected during the 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?
      • ***The flooring edges between the front and the back areas was in disrepair and the flooring edge where the raised floor ends for the front service area was in disrepair and could not be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. Finishes are maintained in a smooth and easily cleaned condition.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • **Cooler doors were in disrepair and not closing properly. The 2 door counter unit in the front and the 2 glass door unit in the back. They were in the process of being repaired and staff trained to close properly.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    12 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • ***Sanitizer solution for the cleaning cloths was 10ppm. Discussed and requested a new solution be made up. the new solution was 100ppm.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • ***There were packages of muffins being stored under the soap dispenser. Ensure food storage is not in an area subject to potential contamination.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • ***The 2 door counter unit was 7C when the doors were observed to be ajar. When the unit was checked again at the end of the inspection the doors were observed to be closed and the temperature was 4C.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • ***There were perishables being left out on the counter. There was an insert of butter packets that was being stored at room temperature. Discussed options (storing in the cooler, having in an ice bath that keeps the temperature below 4C, having a small amount out and timing them with the written procedure that they are discarded after 2 hours (if left out they cannot be returned to the cooler).
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • *** There were containers of various milks and creams out at room temperature (product temperature ranged from 6C to 13C). Staff indicated that they were stocking the front cooler. There were containers being left on the counter at the end of the inspection. Discussed that perishable foods left out could be set with documentation and a timer as long as there was a written procedure in place, records were being kept and the product was discarded after a maximum of 2 hours.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • ***discussed regular testing and changing the sanitizer solution. This must be done often enough to ensure that the solution is maintained at an effective concentration.
    • 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 drive through area was not stocked with paper towels. Ensure hand washing stations are stocked with soap and paper towels in the dispensers at all times.
    • 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 for review at the time of inspection. Self monitoring pest control records template will be provided with this report.
    • 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
      • ***the mop sink hose was dangling in the basin. Ensure air gaps are maintained. The hose was hooked up over the faucet during the inspection or the hose can be shortened to ensure an air gap is present.
    • 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
      • ***Manager's food safety certificate was not available for review. List of acceptable courses will be provided with this report.
    • 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 flooring edges between the front and the back areas was in disrepair and the flooring edge where the raised floor ends for the front service area was in disrepair and could not be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. Finishes are maintained in a smooth and easily cleaned condition.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • ***There were two coolers with doors that were not being shut properly, the 2 door counter unit in the front with the milk was not being closed and the 2 glass door unit in the back was not being closed.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 17. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Critical)?
      • ***The washroom paper towels were not being stocked in the dispensers present. Discussed with staff how the state of the paper towels may discourage people from washing their hands in an attempt to avoid using the wet contaminated paper towels present.Dec 20, 2023: The washrooms had paper towel dispensers but the dispenser in the female washroom was damaged and not dispensing paper towels. A roll of paper towel was kept beside the sink. Jan 19, 2024: The female washroom paper towel dispenser was still in disrepair.
  7. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Personal items such as jackets and bags were stored with utensils and a food storage container at the dry storage area. The staff moved the items during inspection.Please ensure personal items are always stored away from food, utensils or food equipment.
    • 17. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Critical)?
      • ***The washroom paper towels were not being stocked in the dispensers present. Discussed with staff how the state of the paper towels may discourage people from washing their hands in an attempt to avoid using the wet contaminated paper towels present.Dec 20, 2023: The washrooms had paper towel dispensers but the dispenser in the female washroom was damaged and not dispensing paper towels. A roll of paper towel was kept beside the sink.
    • 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 wall in the drive through area was in disrepair with a patch that appeared to be mudded but not sanded or painted. Ensure all finishes are maintained in a smooth and easily cleaned condition.Dec 20, 2023: A portion of the wall at the drive through was still not properly finished.