Wild Orchid Bistro
1818 Mountain Avenue Canmore AB T1W 3M3 · Food - General
5 inspections
- Demand Inspection
5 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Some food items throughout the facility were stored directly on the ground or without lids/covers. Many prepared items in the walk-in cooler were stored without date labels. - Please ensure all food items are stored off the ground, covered, and labelled to indicate when they were prepared.
- 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?
- 1) Many fruit flies were noted at the bar area. - Please consult with pest control company regarding the flies. Ensure area is kept clean and dry. 2) No pest control records available onsite. -Please keep records of all pest control activity conducted.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- *Repeat Violation*Finish is wearing off many of the shelves in the facility including those in the dishwashing area, and those above the prep sink on the cook line. - Ensure all surfaces throughout the facility are smooth and easily cleanable, repair or replace anything that can no longer be adequately cleaned.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- *Repeat Violation*There was a build-up of food and debris noted in certain areas of the facility. Please clean areas including but not limited to: - Dry storage area- Plate storage shelves on the cook line- Behind equipment on the cook line- Dishracks and Dishwashing area- Hood vents
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- There is some clutter and items stored on the ground in the dry storage area. - Please thoroughly clean this area.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Some food items throughout the facility were stored directly on the ground or without lids/covers. Many prepared items in the walk-in cooler were stored without date labels. - Please ensure all food items are stored off the ground, covered, and labelled to indicate when they were prepared.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- *Repeat Violation*Finish is wearing off many of the shelves in the facility including those in the dishwashing area, and those above the prep sink on the cook line. - Ensure all surfaces throughout the facility are smooth and easily cleanable, repair or replace anything that can no longer be adequately cleaned.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- There is some clutter and items stored on the ground in the dry storage area. - Please thoroughly clean this area.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- *Repeat Violation*There was a build-up of food and debris noted in certain areas of the facility. Please clean areas including but not limited to: - Dry storage area- Plate storage shelves on the cook line- Behind equipment on the cook line- Dishracks and Dishwashing area- Hood vents
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Inserts in the line cooler were double stacked. Top inserts were warmer, around 10C on the surface.- Inserts were moved into the base of the refrigerator. Please ensure all high-risk foods are stored below 4C.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Paper towel at the hand sink in the bar was not in an appropriate dispenser. - Please acquire a dispenser that allows you to take a piece of paper towel without contaminating the bulk supply.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Finish is wearing off many of the shelves in the facility including those in the dishwashing area, and those above the prep sink on the cook line. - Ensure all surfaces throughout the facility are smooth and easily cleanable, repair or replace anything that can no longer be adequately cleaned.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- There was a build-up of food and debris noted in certain areas of the facility. Please clean areas including but not limited to: - Ceilings- Dry storage area- Floor of walk-in cooler- Plate storage shelves on the cook line- Behind equipment on the cook line- Light covers
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Wet wiping cloths were left wet on the counter. - Ensure all wet wiping cloths are stored in an approved sanitizer solution or used once then washed. Cloths were moved to a sanitizer solution during the inspection.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Raw eggs were stored above ready-to-eat products, such as sauces, in the walk-in cooler.- Move the eggs to the bottom shelf or ensure they are not stored overtop of ready-to-eat foods to protect them from contamination.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Finish is wearing off many of the shelves in the facility including those in the dishwashing area, and those above the prep sink on the cook line. - Ensure all surfaces throughout the facility are smooth and easily cleanable, repair or replace anything that can no longer be adequately cleaned.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- In general, the facility was clean and in good repair. There was a build-up of food and debris noted in certain areas of the facility. Please clean areas including but not limited to: - Ice Machine- Ceilings- Dry storage area- Floor of walk-in cooler
- 04. Does the operator use approved methods for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and surfaces?
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?
- Most items in the walk-in cooler were date-labelled however, certain items such as cut vegetables and pre-portioned chicken were not. - Ensure all items in the walk-in cooler are date labelled. **Noted 2022-12-14**"Prepared foods in fridges are not being date labelled. Please label sauces, meats, etc. as to when they were prepared."
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Finish is wearing off many of the shelves in the facility including those in the dishwashing area, and those above the prep sink on the cook line. - Ensure all surfaces throughout the facility are smooth and easily cleanable, repair or replace anything that can no longer be adequately cleaned.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Lights in the back dishwashing area are missing covers or sleeves to prevent food from contamination in the event they shatter. - Please ensure all lights are shatter-proof or have an appropriate cover/sleeve.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- In general facility was clean and in good repair. There was a build-up of food and debris in certain areas of the facility. Please clean areas including but not limited to: - Ice Machine- Ceilings- Under the food preparation sink - Around the lids of the line cooler- Flour and dry storage area
- 18. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this food facility (Non-Critical)?