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Shalimar Foods

402 - 4656 Westwinds Drive NE Calgary AB T3J 3Z5 · Food - General

3 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Frozen food items and milk jugs expired as of 2015 were noted in the freezer.- Items discarded during inspection.
    • 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. No pest control records were available at the time of inspection. Operator indicated of performing self pest control checks.- Please maintain pest control records on-site at all times. Operator will be emailed AHS monthly pest control checklist.2. Weather stripping on the bay door was in disrepair, leaving visible gaps at the bottom of the door.- Please replace/install weather stripping to eliminate the gaps.*Updated 02/25/2025*No visible gaps noted underneath the bay door.
    • 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
      • Electrical pedestal fans were observed in use in the back kitchen, which can accumulate and spread dust and debris potentially contaminating food and food contact surfaces.- Operator was advised to remove the pedestal fans.*Updated 02/25/2025*Pedestal fans were covered and not in use at the time of 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?
      • 1. Interior side panel of the walk-in cooler door was damaged and broken off, leaving an exposed gap. Door panel was partially replaced.- Please repair/replace all damaged panels.2. Peeling and flaking paint was observed on the wall behind the shelving unit of the walk-in cooler.- Repair/repaint the affected areas.3. Dust and debris was noted in the gaps found in the walls of the walk-in cooler.- Please clean the area and seal the gaps.
  2. Initial Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • An accumulation of dust was evident on the ceiling of the main production area. Action Required/TakenCeiling needs to be cleaned in the next month and then maintained to ensure excess build up does not occur.
  3. Demand Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Wet and dirty washcloths were stored on food prep tables in the kitchen. - Operator was instructed to store washcloths in sanitizer solution at all times.
    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Operator was not able to demonstrate proper use of the 3-compartment sink for dishwashing purposes.- Operator was informed on how to properly use the 3-comp sink for dishwashing:1) Sink 1 - wash with soap 2) Sink 2 - rinse with warm water.2) Sink 3 - sanitize with 100ppm bleach sanitizer and then air dry.
    • 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. No pest control records were available at the time of inspection. Operator indicated of performing self pest control checks.- Please maintain pest control records on-site at all times. Operator will be emailed AHS monthly pest control checklist.2. Weather stripping on the bay door was in disrepair, leaving visible gaps at the bottom of the door.- Please replace/install weather stripping to eliminate the gaps.
    • 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
      • Electrical pedestal fans were observed in use in the back kitchen, which can accumulate and spread dust and debris potentially contaminating food and food contact surfaces.- Operator was advised to remove the pedestal fans.
    • 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. Interior side panel of the walk-in cooler door was damaged and broken off, leaving an exposed gap.- Please repair/replace.2. Peeling and flaking paint was observed on the walls and ceiling of the walk-in cooler.- Repair/repaint the affected areas.3. Dust and debris build-up on ventilation hood in the back kitchen was noted.- Please clean ventilation hood and include routine cleaning in cleaning schedule.4. Aluminum foil used on the shelving unit near the walk-in cooler. Dust and debris buildup was also noted on the shelves.- Clean the shelves. Operator is to ensure foil paper is removed or replaced.