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Westgate Market

12512 137 Avenue NW Edmonton AB T5L 4Y5 · Food - General

7 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
      • Bulk olives were stored in a buffet style table with utensils. The bulk olives came in 3kg bags and were changed every second day. The olives were from Krino Foods, based in Vancouver, BC. No live insects or flies were observed on the open product. A sneezeguard was present, however, there were several ramekins to hold the used pits and used lemon wedges after customers have finished sampling. Operator was instructed to cease sampling from the open buffet table to prevent cross contamination. Post signage to inform customers - no sampling.
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
      • No sanitizer solution was readily available. Three visibly soiled cleaning cloths were left out on the counter. Ensure a sanitizer solution is available at all times to sanitize surfaces immediately after cleaning. Maintain chlorine concentration at 100 ppm. Keep contaminated cleaning cloths soaked in a sanitizer solution.The operator prepared a chlorine bleach sanitizer solution in a bucket. Chlorine concentration was measured at 250 ppm. Cleaning cloths were washed and then soaked in the sanitizer solution.
    • 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
      • The hand sink was obstructed by a large prep table. The hand sink is only accessible from the side. Please ensure hand sinks are easily accessible at all times.
    • 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?
      • The posted food handling permit was expired (2022). Please display the current permit.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Monitoring 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?
      • ** September 25, 2024: Outstanding. Pest control records were not available for review during the inspection. ** Ensure pest control records are available onsite for review upon request.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • ** September 25, 2024: Outstanding. In addition, accumulation of debris observed on the water dispense faucet in the service areas. * Conduct deep cleaning of the areas above * Develop and implement a cleaning and sanitation schedule and train staff to use it. ** November 21/23: Outstanding. At the time of the inspection, the facility was not equipped with a written cleaning and sanitation program. Staff onsite could not describe the sanitation procedures. ** Ensure the written cleaning and sanitation schedule is available and accessible to staff for reference.
  6. 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?
      • Pest control records were not available for review during the inspection. ** Ensure pest control records are available onsite for review upon request.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • ** November 21/23: Outstanding. At the time of the inspection, the facility was not equipped with a written cleaning and sanitation program. Staff onsite could not describe the sanitation procedures. ** Ensure the written cleaning and sanitation schedule is available and accessible to staff for reference.
  7. Monitoring Inspection

    5 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?
      • Temperature logs were not available for review at the time of the inspection. ** Ensure food safety logs are accessible for review upon request.
    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Food packages were observed on the floor in the walk-in cooler and storage areas. ** Food was properly stored once notified.
    • 12. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • The facility was not equipped with proper test strips to monitor the sanitizer concentration. ** Provide suitable test strips.
    • 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 were not available for review during the inspection. ** Ensure pest control records are available onsite for review upon request.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • At the time of the inspection, the facility was not equipped with a written cleaning and sanitation program. Staff onsite could not describe the sanitation procedures. ** Ensure the written cleaning and sanitation schedule is available and accessible to staff for reference.