The Ridge Okotoks Event Centre
300 - 344153 5 Street W Foothills AB T1S 1A2 · Food - General
12 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- QUATs test strips were expired June 2025.
- 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
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- A small brown unknown object was observed embedded in an ice cube in the ice bin. **Remove affected ice and ensure ice is routinely inspected for any foreign objects. ***CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- QUATs test strips were expired June 2025.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Cleaning required for the ventilation exhaust canopy grills.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Missing thermometer in the basement fridge.**Obtain thermometer.***CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Cleaning required: 1) Spice Drawer 2) Drawer underneath the spice drawer.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 14. Does the facility have an adequate supply of potable hot and cold running water and is the water sampled at required intervals?
- The most recent bacteriological water sample was submitted in April 2024. The conditions of your food handling permit require monthly water sampling whenever in operation. Submit monthly bacteriological water samples.
- 14. Does the facility have an adequate supply of potable hot and cold running water and is the water sampled at required intervals?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- The concentration of quats sanitizer was measured at >500ppm.Concentration was corrected to 300ppm during inspection.
- 14. Does the facility have an adequate supply of potable hot and cold running water and is the water sampled at required intervals?
- The most recent bacteriological water sample was submitted in April 2024. The conditions of your food handling permit require monthly water sampling whenever in operation. Submit monthly bacteriological water samples.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The ice machine appeared to have a buildup of residue and potential mould growth inside it. Clean ice machine.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 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 countertop to the left of the compartment sinks had a deep crack in it. The residue within this crack suggested it was difficult to properly clean. Repair countertop to render a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- One of the tongs had a plastic handle with significant heat damage, creating surfaces that would be difficult to clean and posed a risk of food contamination from flaking plastic.Utensil was disposed of during inspection.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The ice machine appeared to have a buildup of residue and potential mould growth inside it. Clean ice machine.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Risk Management 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?
- The food handling permit for this facility was not posted in a publicly accessible place. Post this facility's food handling permit in an area visible to patrons.
- 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?
- Risk Management Inspection
2 infractions
- 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?
- The food handling permit for this facility was not posted in a publicly accessible place. Post this facility's food handling permit in an area visible to patrons.
- 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
- No proof of certified food safety training provided to AHS.Provide a valid food safety certification for at least one member of staff.
- 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?
- Risk Management Inspection
3 infractions
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- The bottle of sanitizer was not labeled. Ensure any chemicals used at this facility are accurately labeled with their contents.
- 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?
- The food handling permit for this facility was not posted in a publicly accessible place. Post this facility's food handling permit in an area visible to patrons.
- 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
- No proof of certified food safety training provided to AHS.Provide a valid food safety certification for at least one member of staff.
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- Monitoring Inspection
5 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- A suitable disinfectant was not available onsite at the time of inspection. The liquid in the bottle labeled "sanitizer" measured at 0ppm bleach and quats. Ensure a suitable food-grade sanitizer is available for use whenever the food facility is in operation.
- 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- 1) Test strips for diluted bleach sanitizer allegedly used at this facility could not be located. Acquire suitable chlorine test strips. 2) A working thermometer suitable for measuring the highest temperature reached by the heat-sanitizing dishwasher could not be identified during inspection. Acquire a suitable thermometer.
- 14. Does the facility have an adequate supply of potable hot and cold running water and is the water sampled at required intervals?
- The last water sample had been received in October 2022. Monthly water sampling is required for any food facility using non-municipal well water. A bacteriological water sample was taken by the PHI during this inspection. Ensure that future water samples are taken for every month of operation.
- 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?
- The food handling permit for this facility was not in a publicly visible place during inspection. A valid food permit was retrieved and displayed during inspection. A new version of your food handling permit will be sent to you shortly. Ensure that this permit is posted in a place visible to patrons of your facility.
- 20. Do food handlers at the facility have adequate food safety training?
- No proof of certified food safety training provided to AHS.Provide a valid food safety certification for at least one member of staff.
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?