Westgate Halal Meat
12950 137 Avenue NW Edmonton AB T5L 4Y8 · Food - General
9 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- A janitorial mop handle was positioned against foam containers used for raw meat packaging in the back storage/spice area. Although the containers were covered, this is not an appropriate area to store unsanitary cleaning equipment. Please ensure all packaging and storage containers are protected from contamination at all times. The mop was removed from the area during the inspection. Education was provided.
- 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
- A foul odor was noted at the back storage area near the grease interceptor. Please ensure that the grease interceptor is regularly cleaned and maintained.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Scoops/spoons in the spice shelf area at the back were not stored in a container. Please ensure that utensils are stored properly and protected from contamination at all times. The utensils were then placed in a container that can be cleaned and sanitized.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The following area/s require attention:- fan covers in processing room - built up dust noted- floor under metal storage rack in meat storage room - dried blood noted- Shelf under wrapping station in front service area.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- A box of frozen raw chicken (14C) was found thawing in back corridor at room temperature. Food was moved into cooler to finish thawing process.Please ensure frozen meats are thawed in coolers or under running water instead.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 06. Are appropriate food handling practices and plans in place to ensure that food is handled in a manner that makes it safe to eat?
- Staff observed slicing a ready-to-eat pepperoni tube that was pre-packaged and using a meat slicer in the raw meat area to slice for a customer. The meat slicer was observed with raw blood splatter and raw meat bits still on the blade and surrounding area on slicer. Please ensure Ready-To-Eat meat slicing does not occur in area and on equipment that was used to slice raw meat and not sanitized.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The following equipment require attention: - Fan covers with built up dust
- 06. Are appropriate food handling practices and plans in place to ensure that food is handled in a manner that makes it safe to eat?