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Taste of India

5 - 5555 Strathcona Hills SW Calgary AB T3H 1S2 · Food - General

3 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    10 infractions

    • 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
      • Box of tomatoes in the walk-in-cooler were moldy.
    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • Bottle of sanitizer had a concentration of 0ppm. Corrected during inspection
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • 1. Foods not covered in the chest freezer, stand up freezer, and in the walk-in cooler2. Mop bucket filled with dirty water was placed directly in front of prep table
    • 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
      • Spray bottle of sanitizer was labeled as "Windex"- Ensure all chemical bottles are properly labeled
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • No probe thermometer available
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • 1. No soap or paper towels available at the back hand wash station. 2. No soap available at the front bar hand wash stationEnsure all hand wash stations are equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, disposable paper towels, and garbage bin
    • 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. Back door was propped open. Corrected during inspection2. No pest control records available
    • 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. Tin foil used to line shelving unit above 2-compartment sink. - Remove tin foil and this material is difficult to clean and sanitize2. Pooling of water under dishwasher and dishwashing sinks. - Ensure pipes are not leaking.3. Tile under the 2-compartment sink was detached from the wall4. Edge of the wall by kitchen entrance was missing.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • 1. Build-up under cooler door handles- Please clean2. Ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine. - Store ice scoop in a clean container
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1. Clutter throughout facility (back storage area, front service area)2. Cleaning required in hard to reach areas (in between cooking equipment, under counters)3. Dust accumulation on ceiling tiles and on ceiling in the walk-in cooler4. Food debris accumulation on shelving units
  2. Initial Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Demand 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 dishwasher concentration measured 10 ppm.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • 1) Expired sink & surface sanitizer test strips.2) Expired iodine test strips.
    • 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) The baseboard tile underneath the 2-compartment sink was broken.2) The staircase handrail was not smooth and easy to clean.Fix the tiles so it is smooth and facilitate cleaning.Ensure the handrail is smooth and easy to clean.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1) Cobwebs was noted underneath the 2-compartment sink.2) The hard-to-reach areas including underneath the 2-compartment sink, beneath the counters, beside the ice machine, underneath the bar counters were dirty.Clean and sanitize the indicated areas.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • No cleaning schedule.