The Chopped Leaf 133
120 - 347 Powder Drive Fort McMurray AB T9K 0M3 · Food - General
5 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- The sanitizer test strip was observed to be discoloured and expired in September 2025. The quat sanitizer is dispensed at the sink and the concentration was tested with the PHI test strips at 200ppm. Facility operator indicated that the solution of the sanitizer buckets is changed hourly or as needed. Obtain non-expired test strips to ensure the minimum sanitizing concentration is monitored and verified.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- A garbage bin was observed to be in front of the handwashing sink near the dishwasher. The garbage bin was moved in an area that would did not block the handwashing sink.Hand washing sinks must be easily accessible for convenient hand washing at all times.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Two sanitizer buckets found with Quat sanitizer solution measuring less than 200ppm.200ppm Quat sanitizer solution prepared during the inspection. Ensure that the sanitizer solution is changed and tested regularly.
- 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 not available for review at the time of inspection. Pest control checks must be documented at least monthly. Ensure that these records are available for reveiw during inspections.
- 19. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit, or is the facility awaiting approval prior to operation?
- A valid Food Handling Permit is not displayed. A valid Food Handling Permit must be publicly displayed at the facility.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Initial Inspection
6 infractions
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- Sanitizer spray bottles were not labeled.Ensure all sanitizer and chemical containing bottles are adequately labeled to indicate their contents correctly.
- 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?
- AHS Template for Pest control monitoring check list was provided.Complete the list for this month and ensure checklist is completed monthly.
- 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
- 1-There is no rack or area set up for belonging of the staff. Staff belongings need to be stored separately from the food prep area. Set up the staff area for their belongings.2- 2 compartment cooler under the counter was stored outside the counter by the entrance of server area. Casters reportedly needed to be changed in order to store it in place properly. Ensure cooler is properly stored in place.
- 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
- Food safety training is needed to be completed. Complete the food safety training and provide the certificate.
- 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-No racks/shelves for air drying and storage of washed dishes by the dishwasher. A shelf to store by the walk in cooler and rack to be installed above the 3-compartment sink are awaiting.2-No area for dry storage. Shelf is required dry storage which would be placed outside the walk-in freezer by the wall. Install the shelves and racks and organize the articles in the facility.3-Ceiling surface of the walk-in cooler was noted being not smooth and cleanable.Ensure all surfaces in the facility are smooth, impervious to moisture and wipeable.4-Faucet of the hand washing sink at the front server area was not properly secured. Secure it.Ensure all plumbing is in good working condition.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- 1- AHS templates for daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules were provided. Complete the procedures to maintain facility in a clean and sanitary condition.2--Construction materials including pipes, paints, ladder, tools boxes were noted in the front and back area of the facility. All items which are not required to run the facility need to be removed.
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?