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CTV News
23-07-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Saskatoon Farm restaurant voluntarily closed amid AHS investigation
The Saskatoon Farm, a farmers' market in Foothills County, Alta., has closed its restaurant voluntarily following an AHS inspection at the business. Staff say the move was made to "regroup" after an issue was discovered with its water supply. (Supplied/Facebook) Alberta Health Services says it is looking into what caused several people to fall ill with a gastrointestinal illness at a farmers' market in Foothills County last week. AHS says a public health inspector conducted an inspection at the Saskatoon Farm, near Okotoks, east of Highway 2, on July 19 after several people fell ill on July 15 and 16. In a statement, AHS said samples of water were taken and additional testing will be done, including an 'on-site environmental inspection.' That includes contacting affected individuals to determine what they ate and when they first became sick. The facility's drinking water system will also be analyzed, AHS said. Restaurant closed On Facebook, staff at the Saskatoon Farm said several people developed 'flu-like symptoms' after eating at the establishment. The business said its restaurant would be closed on Wednesday. 'While this closure is not required by Alberta Health Services (AHS), we have chosen to take the day to coordinate and regroup as a team to ensure we continue to offer a safe dining experience,' staff said in the post. In earlier posts, the farm said 'a potential issue' was found in the water system on July 17 and steps were immediately taken to switch to another water supply. 'That has since been deemed 'satisfactory' by Alberta Health Services (AHS),' the farm wrote in the post. 'As an added precaution, from Thursday, July 17 onward, we have only been serving canned and bottled beverages (including water) and using bagged ice from a local retailer.' The farm said the issue 'has been fully addressed and resolved.' Staff said anyone who dined at the Saskatoon Farm on July 15 and 16 and have experienced symptoms of a gastrointestinal illness is asked to email them at hello@ The Saskatoon Farm says it is taking the matter very seriously and is working closely with AHS during their inspection.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Oklahoma County Jail fails another surprise inspection, per 36-page report
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — According to a report from the Oklahoma State Department of Health, the Oklahoma County Detention Center failed another surprise inspection. In the 36-page document, state health officials cited written complaints of bed bugs, roaches, and mice. oklahoma-county-jail-inspection-report-05-07-25Download It also detailed staff members failing to provide inmates the opportunity to bathe at least three times each week. Social studies standards lawsuit tossed out, former AG speaks out Another page stated workers were not doing the required number of safety checks, especially on risk inmates, with some later dying. Mark Faulk, with the People's County for Justice Reform, said the report is the worst he's seen out of the near dozen that have already been issued. 'These problems are not a problem of the building. These problems are a problem of poor management and unconstitutional management,' said Faulk. Faulk also added, 'If this were a private business, it would have been shut down three to four years ago.' The inspection was done in May, as a follow-up for one previously conducted in December. Interim CEO of the Oklahoma County Detention Center, Paul Timmons, sent News 4 a statement about the findings in the report. We acknowledge the Oklahoma County Detention Center's recent health department inspection, a follow-up to December's review, which was twice as extensive. This report underscores the pressing challenges we face and the urgency of addressing them. We are fully committed to moving forward with meaningful progress. Our team takes these findings seriously, working daily to not only resolve these issues but to implement lasting solutions. Our focus remains on continuous improvement of the facility and our operations. Paul Timmons, Oklahoma County Detention Center News 4 also reached out to the Oklahoma State Department of Health to see if they'd be stepping in to address the findings in the report further. A spokesperson said next steps could include filing complaints with the Attorney General and District Attorney's Offices. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
2 restaurants closed, insect activity found in latest Tarrant health inspections
Two restaurants were closed, and insect activity was observed at three others in the latest round of Tarrant County health inspections, according to the inspection report. The report compiled by the Star-Telegram contains data from May 25 through June 7 and 381 inspections. Tarrant County's restaurant inspections function on a 100-point system: Demerits are subtracted from a starting score of 100, which is considered perfect. A score of 70 is considered extremely poor. Two restaurants were closed by Tarrant County Public Health: Jersey Mike's Subs, 4712 Colleyville Blvd. in Colleyville, had a score of 94. Significant insect activity was observed in the kitchen and dining area, according to the report. The location closed voluntarily for deep cleaning and was later reopened after a follow-up inspection. Sabor Venezolano, 8506 Robbins Drive in Fort Worth, had a score of 81. The restaurant was closed because of a lack of hot water at the sinks, according to the report. Insect droppings and roaches were observed at three restaurants: The Hub Restaurant And Bar, 2208 Central Drive in Bedford, had a score of 63. Restaurants with a score below 70 require a follow-up inspection. Zena Sushi Express, 1101 Melbourne Road in Hurst, had a score of 86. Mini Taqueria And Popuseria, 207 N. Barton St. in Grapevine had a score of 82. Inspectors observed insect droppings and nymphs on the floor of the kitchen. 'Nymphs' generally refers to juvenile insects, particularly cockroaches. Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants that Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) inspected for May 25th - June 7th, 2025. TCPH inspects and scores all restaurants in Tarrant County except for those located in Fort Worth, Arlington, Euless and North Richland Hills. Scores are based on a 100-point scale. When the score is below 70, a follow-up inspection is required. To search the restaurant inspections, type in a keyword or restaurant name. You can also sort by score. Steve Wilson swilson@
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Backroom chicken coop closes Fresno meat market during May restaurant inspections
Reality Check is a Fresno Bee series holding those in power to account and shining a light on their decisions. Have a tip? Email tips@ A Fresno market was closed temporarily in May after inspectors with the health department found what was described as a backroom chicken coop. 'The coop held three young chickens,' according to a Fresno County Department of Public Health report dated May 12. An incubation device and a large adult hen were also observed at Cherry Market on Cherry Avenue just north of Central Avenue south of Fresno. The market and meat department was also cited for not having hot water, which is required to be at a temperature of 120 degrees. The facility was ordered closed until violations could be corrected. That happened within the next day, according to a follow-up inspection by the health department. The market was one of four restaurant and food service providers closed in May, according to public data reported by the health department's environmental health division. Major violations were also found at: Ding Ho Kitchen. The to-go Chinese restaurant at Bullard and Marks avenues was closed May 1 after an inspector found a number of violations, including improper storage of food and trash. There was also an 'excess of flies,' according to the inspection report. Foods were out of temperature and had to be discarded. 'The facility requires cleaning,' the report said. The restaurant was reinspected and reopened May 2. Nueva Italia Michoacan. At the Mexican restaurant on Cedar Avenue just north of McKinley Avenue, inspectors on May 13 were told water to the restaurant had been turned off. The restaurant was closed for a week until the water was restored and it could be reinspected. Baja Fresh. The restaurant inside the Valero gas station on Dorris Avenue in Coalinga did not have any hot water due to a leak in the water heater, a May 20 inspection found. A lack of hot water is one of the most common violations and causes for closure during inspections and is often quickly corrected. In this case, the restaurant was closed for two days. In April, four closures were ordered by the health department, which monitors (and inspects) restaurants, snack bars, grocery stores, commissaries, delicatessens and food vendors across the county and makes its reports available to the public online. That included the North Point Event Center, which has been cited for failures twice so far this year. The May closures mark 25 restaurants, markets and other food businesses that have failed health inspections so far in 2025. The Fresno County Department of Public Health has about two dozen environmental health specialists who monitor almost 5,000 restaurants, snack bars, grocery stores, commissaries, delicatessens and food vendors across the county and make unannounced visits several times a year. Restaurants also are inspected following fires, or in response to complaints or other concerns from the public, including when people report what they believe are health or sanitation issues at restaurants. When inspectors visit a restaurant or other food service business, there is a lengthy and detailed list of more than 50 things that draw their scrutiny. They include: Whether the manager and all employees have the required food safety or food-handling certificates. Hygiene of individual employees. Ways to keep cold food at or below 41 degrees and hot food above 135 degrees. Use of proper sterilization for counters, tables, utensils and cookware. Overall cleanliness. Proper drainage of sinks and floor drains. Restrooms stocked with supplies. Whether the business has the proper license or permit. In most instances, if an inspector finds a problem, it's something that can be fixed on the spot. This can include having enough bleach or sanitizer in the water used to wipe down food-preparation areas, replenishing soap, paper towels and toilet paper in the restrooms, or reminding employees to wash their hands and wear gloves and hairnets. Insect or vermin infestations are violations that can result in immediate closure of restaurants or food businesses when they are observed by health inspectors. Among other serious concerns are refrigerators that don't keep food cold enough or steam tables that don't keep food hot enough to inhibit bacterial growth, or clogged sinks or drains that cause contaminated water to back up into kitchens.
The Independent
07-06-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster responds after receiving devastating health department grade
The general manager of the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster claims a bad health inspection was politically motivated. An inspector from the Somerset County Department of Health gave the private New Jersey club a 32 out of 100 health score on May 6 — the lowest in the county, which includes about 115 retail food establishments. This inspection yielded a C rating, citing 18 violations, including the improper separation of raw meats from ready-to-eat foods, and identified contamination risks. The on-site inspector deemed the club's operations conditionally satisfactory and classified the food establishment as a Risk Level 4 facility. '[The person in charge] fails to demonstrate knowledge of food safety,' the inspector noted in the report, which can be publicly viewed online. In response, the club's general manager, David Schutzenhofer, told The Hill in a statement on Thursday, 'Never before have we witnessed such visceral hostility from the health department. This is clearly nothing more than a politically motivated attack.' 'We operate one of the most immaculate golf facilities in the country, and we take immense pride in our standards of cleanliness, safety, and hospitality,' he said. The Independent has contacted representatives for the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster and the Somerset County Department of Health for comment. Forbes was the first to report on the less-than-glowing inspection in an article published on Wednesday. About three hours after the article's release, an inspector conducted a reinspection at Trump's Bedminster club, despite NJ rules requiring surprise visits, Forbes reports. The club received a B grade with a score of 86, the lowest possible for that rating, and was cited for six violations, including two critical ones. Issues included improperly chilled milk and creamers, weak sanitizer levels, and mops stored in buckets instead of being air-dried. Michael McCarty, Somerset County's deputy health director, said that reinspections are routine and typically occur within two to four weeks of the initial visit, according to USA Today. The president owns the Bedminster golf club through a business network and the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust, which allows him to earn income, as he did during his first term. He spent over 100 days there during his office tenure. New Jersey law requires all food establishments, including private golf clubs, to undergo annual inspections. Amid his feud with Elon Musk, Trump has decamped to Bedminster for the weekend.
