Vacation Inn Dine and Lounge

1495 6th Avenue, Valemount, V0E 2Z0 · Restaurant

5 inspections

Routine InspectionSep 15, 2025
5 infractions
- 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
  - Observation: Northern health permit needs to be posted at an area that can be publicly seen.
  - Corrective Action: Operator post permit in a conspicuous location on premises.
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) Raw meat is stored above ready to eat foods and produce. Contact with and dripping fluids from raw foods can contaminate other items and lead to increase risk of foodborne illness.
  - Corrective Action: Store raw meats below and isolated from ready to eat items and produce. Please ensure you follow proper storage method for your walk-in cooler.
- 302 - Critical Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: Wiping cloths left on the counters between use. (Public Health significance) - Cloths once used can harbor and grow bacteria if left as used at room temperature.
  - Corrective Action: Store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution of 100 ppm chlorine or 200 ppm QUATs.
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Ice machine is visibly dirty inside. Wall along the wooden table area have visible dried food debris. Racks inside cooler are dirty and greasy to touch. Unsanitary kitchen may attract pest and increase risk of cross contamination.
  - Corrective Action: Operator to clean ice machine, clean racks and the wall along the wooden table.
- 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
  - Observation: A pack of cigarette is found at the back side of the kitchen sitting on a table where a rice cooker is. Items not required for operation should be store away from kitchen.
  - Corrective Action: Operator to ensure employee store their personal items away from work area.
Follow-Up InspectionJan 6, 2023
1 infraction
- 105 - Remote Inspection
  - Observation: A remote inspection of this premises was conducted by phone on 06-Jan-23. An on-site inspection was not conducted by the environmental health officer.
  - Corrective Action: n/a
Routine InspectionSep 28, 2022
4 infractions
- 201 - Critical Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
  - Observation: Evidence of rats within food in dry storage area. (Public Health significance) - All foods on the premises must be wholesome and free and otherwise fit for human consumption. Unacceptable food items could cause food borne illness and become inadvertently added to other food.
  - Corrective Action: Remove and dispose of all foods that may have been contaminated by rats, their urine, or feces from the premises.
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Food containers were left uncovered and open to contamination. (Public Health significance) - Contamination of food from contact with objects, people, pests or chemicals can cause serious illness.
  - Corrective Action: Cover or otherwise protect all foods from airborne contaminants, pests, and contact with objects and staff.
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Significant evidence of rats; droppings, urine, greasy smears, and holes gnawed through the wall were noted in the facility. (Public Health Significance) Rodents and other pests may cross contaminate foods and surfaces or contaminate human food with feces and urine, carry parasites and other diseases.
  - Corrective Action: Eliminate access to the building and routes they use inside. Trap and remove the pests. The use of a professional pest control operator is recommended. Clean and sanitize areas where droppings or evidence of rats are located and monitor situation.
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Leaking pipes and accumulation of moisture under the handwash station and dishwasher. Sufficent clutter within the facility. General sanitation of facility also needs improvement. Public Health significance - Water and poor sanitation provides nutrients for pests, and can attract or worsen pest infestations. Clutter within a food facility provides areas for pests to live, breed, and hide.
  - Corrective Action: Ensure that leaking pipes are fixed and that the facility is kept clean and sanitary to reduce rodent attractants. Organize storage and remove any items or equipment not required for food preparation.
Routine InspectionMay 5, 2022
4 infractions
- 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]
  - Observation: Walk-in freezer unit is warm at -4 C. Food is not compromised, but this can indicate future failure and inadequate freezing.
  - Corrective Action: Operator to repair and service the freezer so it can reach -18 C.
- 303 - Critical Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
  - Observation: Dishwasher not adequetely dispensing chlorine solution required to sanitize (50-200 ppm).
  - Corrective Action: Have the dishwasher repaired and serviced to dispense appropriate amount of sanitizer.
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) Mould and grime build up on walk-in refrigeration shelves. Bins storing tools also contained debris.
  - Corrective Action: Clean and sanitize the shelves in the walk-in refrigerator and regularly clean bins storing equipment.
- 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
  - Observation: Walk in freezer measured at -4 C. The thermometer in the freezer shows -20 C, which is inaccurate.
  - Corrective Action: Replace the thermometer in the freezer and regularly do temperature checks and maintain a temperature log to ensure it keeps food frozen.
Follow-Up InspectionJul 15, 2021
0 infractions