Smitty's Restaurant
109 Miette Avenue Jasper AB T0E 1E0 · Food - General
17 inspections
- 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?
- Pest control records were not available at the time of inspection. Please provide the reports to the Public Health Inspector as soon as possible.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The dry storage bins containing flour and oats were observed with the scoops stored inside, with the handles in contact with the product. The operator repositioned the scoops to ensure the handles remained upright and out of the food.
- 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
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Containers with food were observed on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Please ensure that food is always stored off the floor.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- During the inspection, it was observed that the small cooler in the kitchen had an issue with ice buildup. Please ensure that the cooler is defrosted and properly maintained.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring 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 was no hand paper towels available at the hand sink in the kitchen. - Ensure hand sinks are adequately supplied with hand soap and paper towels at all times. Corrected during 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?
- Plumbing for the mechanical dishwasher's drain is clogged. Water was noted overflowing to the floor/floor drain during runs. - Ensure the clogged plumbing is cleared.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- The freezer in the back storage area had a temperature of -4C.Ensure to check the freezer and repair it if possible. Do not store items to be frozen in the freezer until it is in good repair.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The area beside the cooking line was dirty with food debris underneath the cooler.Ensure the floor under the cooler units are cleaned thoroughly including the dishwashing area.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The back surface of the cooking equipment at the cookline and the wall adjoining the equipment had grease and dirt build-up in between. This can be a fire hazard at the facility.Ensure to clean the hard to reach areas along the cooking line.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Risk Management Inspection
2 infractions
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The entire dishwashing area requires deep cleaning including hard to reach areas. The floor underneath the dishwasher and sinks at the dishwashing area was grimy, wet and unclean. Dirt and debris were observed.Ensure the area under the dishwasher and grease trap is clean & dry. Repair any water leaks underneath. **Feb 21,2024 - Deep cleaning of the entire dishwashing area was not satisfactorily done. Ensure a thorough cleaning is done and repair any leaks to prevent dampness in the dishwashing area.
- 24. Is solid and liquid waste being managed in a suitable manner?
- Garbage containers were not covered.Ensure all the garbage containers have lids/covered.**Outstanding during re-inspection conducted on 01 November 2023.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- A cooler unit was in disrepair. Operator stores only spices, all potentially hazardous food items transferred to the main walk-in cooler.Ensure the cooler unit is repaired/replaced.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The entire dishwashing area requires deep cleaning including hard to reach areas. The floor underneath the dishwasher and sinks at the dishwashing area was grimy, wet and unclean. Dirt and debris were observed.Ensure the area under the dishwasher and grease trap is clean & dry. Repair any water leaks underneath.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 1. The wall in the kitchen opposite the Grill is dusty including above the ventilation canopy.2. The freezer unit in the storage area was covered in dust.Ensure to clean above the ventilation hood/canopy, freezer in storage area and the kitchen walls.
- 24. Is solid and liquid waste being managed in a suitable manner?
- Garbage containers were not covered.Ensure all the garbage containers have lids/covered.**Outstanding during re-inspection conducted on 01 November 2023.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe 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?
- The urinal in the Gents washroom was out of order.Ensure the urinal is in good repair.
- 24. Is solid and liquid waste being managed in a suitable manner?
- Garbage containers were not covered.Ensure all the garbage containers have lids/covered.**Outstanding during re-inspection conducted on 01 November 2023.
- 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
1 infraction
- 24. Is solid and liquid waste being managed in a suitable manner?
- Garbage containers were not covered.Ensure all the garbage containers have lids/covered.
- 24. Is solid and liquid waste being managed in a suitable manner?
- Risk Management Inspection
3 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?
- The wooden cutting table beside the walk-in cooler has some food debris accumulating along the edges & the wall.This joint between the wooden table and the wall should be caulked to ensure the surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
- 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 overhead lights in the food prep area were not covered. Lights which are not LED or shatterproof or otherwise encased within a protective sheath must be covered to protect food from contamination. Ensure to install light covers over any food handling or open food storage areas.
- 24. Is solid and liquid waste being managed in a suitable manner?
- Garbage containers were not covered.Ensure all the garbage containers have lids/covered.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Monitoring Inspection
5 infractions
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- The low-temperature, chemical dishwasher with chlorine sanitizer was measured to have 0-ppm chlorine concentration. The dishwasher was tested three times. The inspector informed the staff to use the 3-compartment sink until the dishwasher is fixed. Please contact a technician to configure the dishwasher. **FIX THE DISHWASHER TO REACH AT LEAST 100 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- No liquid soap at the handwash sink.Operator replenished 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 wooden cutting table beside the walk-in cooler has some food debris accumulating along the edges & the wall.This joint between the wooden table and the wall should be caulked to ensure the surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
- 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 overhead lights in the food prep area were not covered. Lights which are not LED or shatterproof or otherwise encased within a protective sheath must be covered to protect food from contamination. Ensure to install light covers over any food handling or open food storage areas.
- 24. Is solid and liquid waste being managed in a suitable manner?
- Garbage containers were not covered.Ensure all the garbage containers have lids/covered.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- 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?
- The wooden cutting table beside the walk-in cooler has some food debris accumulating along the edges & the wall.This joint between the wooden table and the wall should be caulked to ensure the surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The ventilation hood has heavily accumulation of grease.Maintain a cleaning schedule and ensure to clean in between the filters.
- 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
4 infractions
- 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
- Equipment not in use should not be stored in the kitchen. Clean the back storage area and remove the recyclable items including unserviceable equipment to prevent harborage of pests.***July 20, 2023 - Still outstanding
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The ventilation hood has heavily accumulation of grease.Maintain a cleaning schedule and ensure to clean in between the filters.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 1. The back storage area is cluttered with debris and cigarette butts. 2. The entire floor in the dishwashing cubicle is covered in food debris and grime.Ensure to clean the entire back storage area including around the grease trap.
- 24. Is solid and liquid waste being managed in a suitable manner?
- used oil found near the dishwasher.Ensure the used oil is appropriately disposed off.
- 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?