The Bison Restaurant
213 - 211 Bear Street Banff AB T1L 1E4 · Food - General
4 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- 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.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- 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.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- 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.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?