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The Bison Restaurant

213 - 211 Bear Street Banff AB T1L 1E4 · Food - General

4 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • One "Sink and Surface" sanitizer bottle in the server's area was too strong. - Solution was diluted onsite. Please ensure all sanitizers used are at the correct food safe concentration.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Fridge across from the grills was warm, around 10C. Fridge is not used to store any hazardous products is only for sauces, etc. - Please ensure the fridge is repaired and can hold temperatures below 4C.
    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Both dishwashers in the main kitchen were measuring 0ppm chlorine.- Please repair the dishwashers, ensure they can sanitize dishes at 100ppm chlorine. In the meantime, ensure dishes are sanitized manually in a sink basin in an approved sanitizer solution such as 100 ppm chlorine.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • No "Sink and Surface" sanitizer test strips could be located onsite for the surface sanitizer. - Please acquire appropriate test strips for all chemicals used.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Some of the wooden spoons were damaged/in poor condition. Were discarded onsite. - Please ensure all food equipment/utensils used are in good condition.
  3. 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?
      • The paper towel at the bar hand sink was not in a dispenser. - Please ensure there is a hand sink in this area that is stocked with soap and paper towels in appropriate dispensers.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • There are a few broken tiles on the wall by the small prep fridge. - Repair tiles.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Chicken was thawing under still water. Water was turned on during the inspection. - Please continue to ensure that food is thawed under cold running water.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • There are broken tiles on wall by small prep fridge. Repair tiles.