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Wamo Zamu Cafe

11120 107 Avenue NW Edmonton AB T5H 0X8 · Food - General

6 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Bowls were being used as scoops and stored directly inside bulk food items. Use a scoop with a handle and store in a way that prevents bulk foods from contamination.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • The containers being utilized for storage of bulk food items are not constructed of food grade materials. Ensure that bulk foods remain in their original container or are stored in food grade containers.
    • 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 handwashing and dishwashing sinks are not flush to the wall and some of the wall paneling behind the dishwashing sink is not flush.Ensure that surfaces are smooth, impervious to moisture and easy to clean.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • There is a missing cover on a section of light in the kitchen.Insure to replace cover.
    • 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
      • Some of the food storage containers or lids have cracked. Remove or replace all damaged equipment, containers and utensils.
  2. 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?
      • The following pest control concerns were noted:1. Area under the counter in the kitchen along the south wall (where the commercial tea/coffee urn & microwave is stored) has been cleaned.REQUIRED ACTION: consult with your pest control operator for cockroach monitoring and treatment purposes for this area as needed.2. Mouse droppings were observed in the following areas: --In the cupboard under the handwash station in the kitchen (March 5,2025: this area is still in disrepair and requires cleaning. This entire vanity/station is to be replaced, as per the owner. Due date: April 15, 2025).ACTION REQUIRED: Consult with your pest control provider regarding recommended mouse treatment.3. Mar. 5, 2025: all previously identified holes in walls have been sealed-up, and the back door closes flush with the ground when it is pulled completely shut. Ensure that the door is always pulled entirely shut so as to prevent the ~1 cm gap was observed along the base of the door (latch side)ACTION REQUIRED: Monitor the entire facility for additional holes and structural concerns.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • March 5, 2025: owner advised that this entire vanity with hand wash station will be replaced. Due date: April 15, 2025.The base of the cupboard below the designated hand wash station in the kitchen was in poor repair due to water damage; it was no longer smooth and washable. Water is leaking from the pipes inside the cabinet below the hand sink. ACTION REQUIRED: refinish the indicated surface so it is smooth, washable, & impervious to moisture. Repair leaking plumbing.
  3. 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?
      • The following pest control concerns were noted:1. Cockroach frass observed under the counter in the kitchen along the south wall (where the commercial tea/coffee urn & microwave is stored). A live cockroach was observed in this area. Several (>10) dead cockroaches were observed in the drawer. ACTION REQUIRED: conduct a deep clean of this area. Consult with your pest control provider regarding recommended cockroach treatment. 2. Mouse droppings were observed in the following areas: --In the cupboard under the handwash station in the kitchen --In the cupboard under the handwash station in the bathroom --On the floor along the south wall of the hallway from the kitchen to the bathrooms/public areaACTION REQUIRED: conduct a deep clean of the above noted areas. Consult with your pest control provider regarding recommended mouse treatment.3. The following conditions support the harborage of pests: --Observed a ~5cm x 10 cm hole in the west wall by the designated hand sink. --Observed a ~7x7 cm hole in the north wall by the upright cooler stainless-steel cooler. --Observed a ~4x4 cm hole at the base of the south wall of the hallway from the kitchen to the bathrooms/public area --The back exterior door was not tightly sealed; ~1 cm gap was observed along the base of the door (latch side)ACTION REQUIRED: seal the above noted area to prevent the entry and harborage of pests. Monitor the entire facility for additional holes and structural concerns.
    • 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 base of the cupboard below the designated hand wash station in the kitchen was in poor repair due to water damage; it was no longer smooth and washable.ACTION REQUIRED: refinish the indicated surface so it is smooth, washable, & impervious to moisture.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. 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)?
      • -Test papers for chlorine were not present. Action required:-Please purchase chlorine test papers to monitor the sanitizer (bleach) strength.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • -It was observed that the staff member's personal belongings were stored along with the cleaned utensils in the reusable utensil storage section.Action taken:-Staff was instructed to store all the personal items separately in the designated staff area.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • -Cooked goat meat was observed sitting at room temperature, measured at 29C. -Staff member confirmed that the cooked meat was unknowingly left at room temperature. Action taken:-The goat meat was discarded during inspection due to time and temperature abuse (meat sitting at room temperature for more than 2 hours). -Time and temperature abuse concept was discussed with the staff.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • -Test papers for chlorine were not present. Action required:-Please purchase chlorine test papers to monitor the sanitizer (bleach) strength.
    • 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
      • -All the lights inside the kitchen were missing the shatter-proof light covers.Action required:-Please install the light covers inside the kitchen.