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Visuvasam Grocery

9829 44 Avenue NW Edmonton AB T6E5E3 · Food - General

12 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • Foods from unapproved/ permitted places noted. This was discarded at the time of the visit.
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • Foods from unapproved/ permitted places noted. This was discarded at the time of the visit.
  3. Risk Management 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?
      • Ensure pest control program in place. Initial pest control specialist report noted. Please ensure pest control monitoring is in place.
    • 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?
      • Limited pest droppings noted in the public facing store. Please ensure cleaning is done in a safe matter.
  4. Risk Management 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?
      • Gaps identified in the location. Discuss with pest control specialist prior to sealing the holes.
    • 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 droppings noted in the storage areas, washroom and in the public facing store. Ensure pest control program in place. Initial pest control specialist report noted. Please ensure pest control monitoring is in place.
  5. Risk Management 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?
      • Gaps identified in the location. Discuss with pest control specialist prior to sealing the holes.
    • 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 droppings noted in the storage areas, washroom and in the public facing store. Ensure pest control program in place. Pest control monitoring inspection report not noted onsite.No records noted.
  6. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
      • Food that appears to be affected by pests noted. Food was thrown by the operator during the visit.
    • 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?
      • Mouse holes were observed in the facility including in the bathroom cabinet. The hole in the floor in the bathroom should be closed off.Identify all holes and seal the holes. Discuss with pest control specialist prior to sealing the holes.
    • 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 droppings noted in the storage areas, washroom and in the public facing store. Ensure pest control program in place. Pest control monitoring inspection report not noted onsite.No records noted.
  7. Risk Management Inspection

    3 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?
      • Mouse holes were observed in the facility including in the bathroom cabinet. The hole in the floor in the bathroom should be closed off.Identify all holes and seal the holes. Discuss with pest control prior to sealing the holes.
    • 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 droppings noted in the storage areas, washroom and in the public facing store. Ensure pest control program in place. Pest control monitoring inspection report not noted onsite. It appears that pest professional consultation has been completed. No records noted.
    • 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?
      • Food handling permit not displayed. Valid food handling permit must be posted at easy to see location in the food facility.
  8. Demand Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • What looked like homemade baked goods/ pastries noted onsite. Two aluminum single use containers with food noted. No labels noted. Operator discarded the food during the visit.
    • 15. Is the facility free of a pest infestation?
      • Significant pest droppings noted in the storage areas, washroom and in the public facing store. Ensure pest control program in place. Pest control monitoring inspection report not noted onsite.
    • 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?
      • Mouse holes were observed in the facility including in the bathroom cabinet. The hole in the floor in the bathroom should be closed off.Identify all holes and seal the holes. Discuss with pest control prior to sealing the holes.
    • 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?
      • Food handling permit not displayed. Valid food handling permit must be posted at easy to see location in the food facility.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Significant clutter in the storage areas with boxes containing food on the floor was noted. Ensure decluttering is performed and boxes are stored off the floor.
  9. Risk Management 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?
      • Mouse holes were observed in the facility including in the bathroom cabinet. The hole in the floor in the bathroom should be closed off.Identify all holes and seal the holes. Discuss with pest control prior to sealing the holes.
    • 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?
      • Food handling permit not displayed. Valid food handling permit must be posted at easy to see location in the food facility.
  10. Risk Management Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • 4 packs of unlabeled frozen raw meat observed in a freezer. Owner indicated meat is from S.P Importers but invoices were not available.Frozen chicken rotti, mutton rotti, and another unlabeled food item observed in another freezer.Items were not labeled and invoices were not available to prove source. Please email copies of the invoices and ensure invoices are available at the store at all times. Ensure all food items are labeled to indicate their source. Owner stated the items were from a supplier in Ontario but was unable to provide evidence.
    • 15. Is the facility free of a pest infestation?
      • Evidence of a severe mouse infestation observed including but not limited to:-dead mouse observed in the middle of the boiler room-mouse nest observed under shelving in the back storage area-chewed cardboard packaging in the back storage area and in the front areas where food is stored inside of boxes, and chewed up styrofoam next to a chest freezer. Discard all items that were chewed by mice.-mouse droppings and urine noted throughout the entire facility including on floors around the perimeter of every single room, on all shelving racks, and inside boxes were pre-packaged foods are stored inside of. Dispose of all food items contaminated by mouse droppings. A waste log and evidence of food being disposed of (such as pictures of the food in a waste bin) are required.Facility is required to hire a pest control company on a monthly contract.Clean up all mouse droppings and discard contaminated food.
    • 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?
      • Mouse holes were observed in the facility including in the bathroom cabinet. The hole in the floor in the bathroom should be closed off.Identify all holes and seal the holes. Discuss with pest control prior to sealing the holes.
    • 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?
      • Food handling permit not displayed. Valid food handling permit must be posted at easy to see location in the food facility.
  11. Risk Management Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • 4 packs of unlabeled frozen raw meat observed in a freezer. Owner indicated meat is from S.P Importers but invoices were not available.Frozen chicken rotti, mutton rotti, and another unlabeled food item observed in another freezer.Items were not labeled and invoices were not available to prove source. Please email copies of the invoices and ensure invoices are available at the store at all times. Ensure all food items are labeled to indicate their source. Owner stated the items were from a supplier in Ontario but was unable to provide evidence.
    • 15. Is the facility free of a pest infestation?
      • Evidence of a severe mouse infestation observed including but not limited to:-dead mouse observed in the middle of the boiler room-mouse nest observed under shelving in the back storage area-chewed cardboard packaging in the back storage area and in the front areas where food is stored inside of boxes, and chewed up styrofoam next to a chest freezer. Discard all items that were chewed by mice.-mouse droppings and urine noted throughout the entire facility including on floors around the perimeter of every single room, on all shelving racks, and inside boxes were pre-packaged foods are stored inside of. Dispose of all food items contaminated by mouse droppings. A waste log and evidence of food being disposed of (such as pictures of the food in a waste bin) are required.Facility is required to hire a pest control company on a monthly contract.Clean up all mouse droppings and discard contaminated food.
    • 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 are not available.Facility is required to hire a pest control company as soon as possible and send records to the inspector.
    • 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?
      • Mouse holes were observed in the facility including in the bathroom cabinet. The hole in the floor in the bathroom should be closed off.Identify all holes and seal the holes. Discuss with pest control prior to sealing the holes.
    • 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?
      • Food handling permit not displayed. Valid food handling permit must be posted at easy to see location in the food facility.
  12. Demand Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • Potentially High-risk food items from unapproved sources including multiple homemade food are sold in the facility.Food items were removed from sale during the inspection.Please ensure that permit restrictions are followed.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • Potentially high-risk home prepared food items (fish filled buns, beef roll, Dhal gravey etc..) are at room temperature. All food must be from approved sources and must be kept hot at or above 60C. Food items were removed from sale.
    • 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?
      • Food handling permit not displayed. Valid food handling permit must be posted at easy to see location in the food facility.
    • 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?
      • Food items contrary to restriction on the food handling permit is sold.