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Tony Roma's

6604 137 Avenue NW Edmonton AB T5C 2L2 · Food - General

10 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    4 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?
      • Light fixture above dishwasher not covered. Please ensure all light fixtures are properly covered.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • - Two flour containers in dry storage area with leftover food debris. Please ensure all food containers are clean and sanitary. The containers were taken for cleaning.- One chipped spatula was found in a container with other utensils in the area under the dishwasher. The operators stated that the utensils are not in use. Please remove all utensils in disrepair and/or no longer in use. The utensils were removed from the area.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The following require attention: - High-touch surfaces, including door and lid handles of coolers - grease and grime buildup noted. - Inside of stand cooler across from cookline.- Grease/oil buildup on cookline (side/edge of grills and shelves underneath).- Two fryers with heavy buildup of grease – the fryers are no longer in good condition. Please remove or replace.- Strip warmer surface across from cookline - food buildup noted.Please clean and maintain in a sanitary condition.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The following require attention: - Floors under shelves in walk-freezer.- Floor under cookline behind large equipment.Please conduct a monthly deep cleaning of the facility and include it in the cleaning schedule. Ensure all areas are maintained in a sanitary condition at all times.
  2. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 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 ice well (by the Pepsi machine in dining room) had a leak underneath. Repairs were made, however, there was still an active leak. Please rectify.
  4. Demand Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Personal items (ie. Backpacks, sunglasses, cellphone, thermos, etc) were observed throughout the kitchen including the server area. Place all personal items in the staff room or a designated staff area. A stainless-steel bin containing raw beef patties was observed to be stored above ready to eat/low risk foods in the prep cooler.Some food inside coolers were uncovered such as meat and green beans.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • The walk in cooler was at 9C. Four products (coleslaw and sauces) from the unit measured at 9C. All high risk foods were transferred to other cold holding units. Ensure the unit is at 4C or less, repair or replace unit. A baker’s rack had cooked meat cooling at room temperature. Operator indicated that it had been cooling for about an hour. Ensure no high risk foods are stored at room temperature for more than 2 hours. A probe thermometer was present. Please verify all coolers are equipped with thermometers.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • QUAT test strips were expired in 2017. Iodine test strips had expired in 2021. Chlorine test strips were present.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • Staff washroom had no cold water. Hot water, soap and paper towels were present.Hand sink (by the cookline equipment), was obstructed by a sanitizer pail in the basin.
    • 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?
      • Hired pest control company comes monthly.Mouse droppings observed in the dry storage room. Plastic bag covering appliance had been chewed as well.The exterior double doors in the back kitchen showed a gap below the doors. The front entrance double doors had a gap at the bottom.
    • 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 ice well in the lounge/bar area was leaking underneath.A leak was present underneath the hand sink (by the cookline equipment). The ice well (by the Pepsi machine) had a leak underneath. Ceiling tile/grate missing by the staff washroom.The lighting in the dishwashing area was poor. Increase the lighting so that it is bright enough to see the cleanliness of hard-to-reach areas of the floor.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • The ice scoop for the ice machine had buildup of hardness and was due for cleaning. The inside of the ice machine was also due for cleaning as well.Handles of the prep coolers in the server area had buildup of dried food. Please thoroughly clean all handles of prep coolers.A broken and stained plastic pitcher was noted in the dishwashing area shelf. One pitcher was sent for disposal. Some plastic items such as plastic trays and lids on the storage rack were chipped/ cracked, damaged. Remove/discard all damaged items. Operator indicated the mechanical ventilation canopy was professionally cleaned quarterly. The filters would be cleaned weekly.The inside of cold holding units had buildup of food, sauce and/or grease. Please clean.There was an odor coming from the walk in cooler. Investigate and conduct a full cleaning of the unit as there was buildup of sauces, grime, dried blood juices noted. There were trays (covered with black garbage bags) on the floor as well. Walls had some buildup of dust and debris as well.The front area of the walk in cooler door had buildup of dried sauce, please clean door.Walk in cooler had a leak coming from the alcohol lines. Floor had a liquid pooling near the front.Bits of food/grease were present underneath the cookline equipment. Clean floor and flat-top grill trays.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • The storage room in the “take out area” had an accumulation of empty beverage bottles, chairs, etc. The beverage bottles were removed during the inspection. To prevent harborage of pests, please clean this area and remove items that are no longer needed. This goes the same for the dry storage room. There were cobwebs on plumbing lines by the grease trap of dishwashing area. There was dust buildup on ceiling tiles in certain areas of the kitchen.
  5. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • The dishwasher measured below 100ppm on its first cycle. A second cycle was completed and chlorine measured at proper concentration. Please ensure dishwasher is meeting proper concentration each cycle.
  6. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1. A buildup of grime was observed on the security bar for the exit-door. 2. A buildup of grime was observed on the red stepping stool in the female's washroom. 1-2. Ensure that the indicated areas are cleaned and sanitized.
  7. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
      • An unlabeled QUAT sanitizer spray bottle was observed at the front service desk. Ensure that all chemicals are labeled. The operator labeled the indicated spray bottle during the inspection.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1. A buildup of food debris and/or grime is observed on the floor beneath shelving in the dry storage room. 2. A buildup of grime is observed on the door near the dish-pit area. 1-2. Ensure that the indicated areas are cleaned and sanitized.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1. A buildup of grime was observed on the shelves in the dry storage room. 2. A buildup of grime was observed on the security bar for the exit-door. 3. A buildup of grime was observed on the red stepping stool in the female's washroom. 4. A buildup of grime was observed on the doorframe in the dry storage room. 1-4. Ensure that the indicated areas are cleaned and sanitized.
  8. Demand 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 large number of beetles which appear to be Larder Beetles are observed on traps throughout the facility. Ensure pest control measures are taken such as utilizing enhanced cleaning and sanitization in areas beneath equipment to help eliminate the presence of pests in the facility.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1. A buildup of food debris and/or grime is observed on the floor beneath shelving in the dry storage room. 2. A buildup of grime is observed on the door near the dish-pit area. 1-2. Ensure that the indicated areas are cleaned and sanitized.
  9. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Monitoring Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Two scoops without handles are observed in the dry food products. Ensure that scoops with handles are acquired to help prevent contamination of the food.
    • 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • Iodine is measured at 0 ppm at the glasswasher in the front bar area. Upon opening the cabinet beneath the dishwasher, there is no Iodine sanitizer observed to be left in the bottle. Ensure that Iodine sanitizer is acquired and that the indicated glasswasher is measured between 12.5-25 ppm with iodine test strips before use.
    • 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?
      • Several gaps are observed at the receiving door which pay permit the entry of pests into the facility. Ensure that the indicated gaps are sealed.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • Two ceiling lights are observed to be burnt out in the back kitchen area. Ensure that the lights are replaced.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Both the long cutting boards for the prep coolers at the server area was cleaner as the staff indicated they have tried their best to improve the boards. However, the boards were still showing deep signs of staining and were still discolored. Going forward, please either replace or re-plane the boards to ensure the boards are white. Follow-up will be completed on this issue.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • 1. A buildup of grime is observed on the doors throughout the facility. 2. A buildup of grime and debris is observed beneath the dishwashing counter.3. A buildup of food debris is observed beneath the hot holding units in the front food prep area.4. The staff washroom toilet is observed with a buildup of grime. 1-4. Ensure that the indicated areas are cleaned and sanitized to help prevent contamination of food-contact surfaces and to help prevent pests from harboring in the facility.