South Block Barbecue & Brewing
2437 4 Street SW Calgary AB T2S 1X5 · Food - General
8 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Several cooked and raw items were out at room temperature such as mashed potatoes, stuff peppers, raw bacon, etc. all measuring around 23C. Staff were doing other tasks. Ensure high risks foods are placed in the cooler if working on other tasks to prevent temperature abuse.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- No soap or paper towel at line hand sink. Ensure all hand sinks are equipped with supplies.
- 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?
- Many fruit flies observed along the bar.- Get pest control management for the bar to reduce the fruit fly activity and ensure cleaning of drips or spills are done in hard to reach areas.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Build up of debris on ceiling vents, lights, fixtures hanging from ceiling. Ensure these areas are cleaned.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- 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?
- Many fruit flies observed along the bar.- Get pest control management for the bar to reduce the fruit fly activity and ensure cleaning of drips or spills are done in hard to reach areas.
- 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
5 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Many uncovered food products on shelves and standup baking racks in walk-in units. - Ensure all food products are covered.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Both iodine test kits in both machines were expired and unopened. - Acquire new test strips and ensure staff are using the test strips to monitor chemical concentration of sanitizer solution.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink by coffee machine in lower level kitchen is empty.- Restock paper towel dispenser and ensure it is always fully stocked.
- 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?
- Many fruit flies observed along the bar.- Get pest control management for the bar to reduce the fruit fly activity and ensure cleaning of drips or spills are done in hard to reach areas.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Accumulation of grease and debris above the dishwashing machine.- Please clean this area and ensure regular cleaning is done.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
8 infractions
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Iodine test strips had expired in 2022.Obtain iodine test strips within their expiry date so that the concentration of residual iodine for the glasswashers can be verified.
- 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 wash sink at the coffee station in the basement kitchen was missing a paper towel dispenser.Ensure that all hand wash sinks are stocked with paper towels in/on a dispenser or holder.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- September 12, 2023:The hot water tap for the hand wash sink on the cookline has been repaired, and the leak has been repaired. A paper towel dispenser is still required.June 22, 2023:The hand wash sink located on the cookline was missing a paper towel dispenser, was leaking, and the hot water was not functional.Repair the leak, have the sink repaired to restore hot water, and install a paper towel dispenser at this sink.
- 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 wash sink on the south side of the preparation line is missing a paper towel dispenser.Ensure that all hand wash sinks are stocked with paper towels in/on a dispenser or holder.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Both paper towel dispensers for the lower bar hand wash sinks were empty of paper towels.Paper towel dispensers were refilled during inspection. Ensure that all paper towel dispensers are stocked with paper towels at all times.
- 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 upper bar is damaged and lifting.Repair the damaged floor. Ensure all floor surfaces are smooth, non-absorbent to moisture, and easy to clean.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The lids on a few rolling bulk food storage containers were broken.Pieces of broken lids can physically contaminate food. Replace broken lids.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- There was grease, dust, and/or food debris accumulation:- On floors under equipment in the lower bar.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
8 infractions
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Iodine test strips had expired in 2022.Obtain iodine test strips within their expiry date so that the concentration of residual iodine for the glasswashers can be verified.
- 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 wash sink at the coffee station in the basement kitchen was missing a paper towel dispenser.Ensure that all hand wash sinks are stocked with paper towels in/on a dispenser or holder.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- September 12, 2023:The hot water tap for the hand wash sink on the cookline has been repaired, and the leak has been repaired. A paper towel dispenser is still required.June 22, 2023:The hand wash sink located on the cookline was missing a paper towel dispenser, was leaking, and the hot water was not functional.Repair the leak, have the sink repaired to restore hot water, and install a paper towel dispenser at this sink.
- 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 wash sink on the south side of the preparation line is missing a paper towel dispenser.Ensure that all hand wash sinks are stocked with paper towels in/on a dispenser or holder.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- In the east (lower) bar, both hand wash sinks were missing paper towel dispensers.Ensure that all hand wash sinks are stocked with paper towels in/on a dispenser or holder.
- 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 upper bar is damaged and lifting.Repair the damaged floor. Ensure all floor surfaces are smooth, non-absorbent to moisture, and easy to clean.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The lids on a few rolling bulk food storage containers were broken.Pieces of broken lids can physically contaminate food. Replace broken lids.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- There was grease, dust, and/or food debris accumulation:- On floors under equipment in the lower bar.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
9 infractions
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- Pesticide spray that was being stored on a counter in the bar was being used by staff for fly control.The spray is not safe for use in food facilities. Remove the spray from the facility. Ensure that all pesticide application is done by your professional pest control operator as they know which pesticides are allowed to be used in food facilities, and in what quantities.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Iodine test strips had expired in 2022.Obtain iodine test strips within their expiry date so that the concentration of residual iodine for the glasswashers can be verified.
- 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 wash sink at the coffee station in the basement kitchen was missing a paper towel dispenser.Ensure that all hand wash sinks are stocked with paper towels in/on a dispenser or holder.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- September 12, 2023:The hot water tap for the hand wash sink on the cookline has been repaired, and the leak has been repaired. A paper towel dispenser is still required.June 22, 2023:The hand wash sink located on the cookline was missing a paper towel dispenser, was leaking, and the hot water was not functional.Repair the leak, have the sink repaired to restore hot water, and install a paper towel dispenser at this sink.
- 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 wash sink on the south side of the preparation line is missing a paper towel dispenser.Ensure that all hand wash sinks are stocked with paper towels in/on a dispenser or holder.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- In the east (lower) bar, both hand wash sinks were missing paper towel dispensers.Ensure that all hand wash sinks are stocked with paper towels in/on a dispenser or holder.
- 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 upper bar is damaged and lifting.Repair the damaged floor. Ensure all floor surfaces are smooth, non-absorbent to moisture, and easy to clean.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The lids on a few rolling bulk food storage containers were broken.Pieces of broken lids can physically contaminate food. Replace broken lids.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- There was grease, dust, and/or food debris accumulation:- On floors under equipment in the lower bar.
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- Risk Management Inspection
13 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Some containers and boxes of food were being stored directly on the floor of the dry goods storage room.Ensure all food is stored at least 15 cm (6 inches) off the floor to aid in proper cleaning and to protect from contamination.
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- Some sanitizer spray bottles were not labelled.All chemical bottles must be labelled to identify their contents to help prevent accidental misuse.
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- Pesticide spray that was being stored on a counter in the bar was being used by staff for fly control.The spray is not safe for use in food facilities. Remove the spray from the facility. Ensure that all pesticide application is done by your professional pest control operator as they know which pesticides are allowed to be used in food facilities, and in what quantities.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- - Chlorine and quat test strips could not be located.- Iodine test strips had expired in 2022.- Obtain chlorine and quat test strips so that the concentration of sanitizer for food contact surfaces and the dishwasher can be verified.- Obtain iodine test strips within their expiry date so that the concentration of residual iodine for the glasswashers can be verified.
- 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 wash sink at the coffee station in the basement kitchen was missing a paper towel dispenser.Ensure that all hand wash sinks are stocked with paper towels in/on a dispenser or holder.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- September 12, 2023:The hot water tap for the hand wash sink on the cookline has been repaired, and the leak has been repaired. A paper towel dispenser is still required.June 22, 2023:The hand wash sink located on the cookline was missing a paper towel dispenser, was leaking, and the hot water was not functional.Repair the leak, have the sink repaired to restore hot water, and install a paper towel dispenser at this sink.
- 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 wash sink on the south side of the preparation line is missing a paper towel dispenser.Ensure that all hand wash sinks are stocked with paper towels in/on a dispenser or holder.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- In the east (lower) bar, both hand wash sinks were missing paper towel dispensers.Ensure that all hand wash sinks are stocked with paper towels in/on a dispenser or holder.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Hand wash sinks in the upper bar were missing paper towel dispensers.Ensure that all hand wash sinks are stocked with paper towels in/on a dispenser or holder.
- 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?
- Fruit flies were observed in the upper bar.Ensure that adequate pest control activities are taking place in the facility.
- 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 upper bar is damaged and lifting.Repair the damaged floor. Ensure all floor surfaces are smooth, non-absorbent to moisture, and easy to clean.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The lids on a few rolling bulk food storage containers were broken.Pieces of broken lids can physically contaminate food. Replace broken lids.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- There was grease, dust, and/or food debris accumulation:- On floors under equipment in the lower bar.- On floors under equipment in the upper bar.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?