The Den Convenience Store
4022 Main Street Ashmont AB T0A 1C0 · Food - General
6 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 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?
- A review of pest control records indicated that they have not been updated.Ensure pest monitoring is conducted monthly to avoid pest infestation.
- 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 kitchen faucet was observed to be unstable. Please repair to ensure safe and sanitary operation.A leaking pipe was observed underneath the two‑compartment sink. Please repair promptly to prevent the development of unsanitary conditions in the kitchen.
- 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?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
3 infractions
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- No chlorine test strips available onsite.Ensure you have chlorine test strips available to test sanitizer solution.
- 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?
- Ensure that you have adequate weatherstripping at the back and front door to prevent pest entry.Ensue that the following areas are covered and sealed to prevent pest entry:- Ceiling hole- missing baseboards- Exposed vents in the prepackage food area
- 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
- Operator has not completed the food safety training.Operator has registered for the course and would send certificate once completed.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Initial Inspection
5 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- No chlorine sanitizer solution for food prep surface.New sanitizer solution was made and 100ppm observed
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- No chlorine test strips available onsite.Ensure you have chlorine test strips available to test sanitizer solution.
- 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?
- Ensure that you have adequate weatherstripping at the back and front door to prevent pest entry.Ensue that the following areas are covered and sealed to prevent pest entry:- Ceiling hole- missing baseboards- Exposed vents in the prepackage food area
- 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?
- No food handling permit was observed to be displayed onsite.Operator indicated that they are using the same permit for the restaurant - however it's in a separate building that is not linked and therefore requires its own food handling permit.Ensure you apply for a food handling permit for the store.
- 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
- Operator has not completed the food safety training.Operator has registered for the course and would send certificate once completed.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 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?
- No food handling permit was observed to be displayed onsite.Operator indicated that they are using the same permit for the restaurant - however it's in a separate building that is not linked and therefore requires its own food handling permit.Ensure you apply for a food handling permit for the store.
- 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?
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 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?
- No food handling permit was observed to be displayed onsite.Operator indicated that they are using the same permit for the restaurant - however it's in a separate building that is not linked and therefore requires its own food handling permit.Ensure you apply for a food handling permit for the store.
- 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?