ORDER OF AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER NOTICE OF CLOSURE

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                      ORDER OF AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER
                           NOTICE OF CLOSURE

To:           Ka1la Ltd.
              “the Owner”

              Youngkang Zhao
              “the Owner”

              Hong Yang Jhang
              “the Owner”

RE:           The food establishment located in Calgary, Alberta and municipally described as:
              Hot Monsters
              2213 – 2223 Centre Street NW

WHEREAS I, an Executive Officer of Alberta Health Services, have inspected the above noted
premises pursuant to the provisions of the Public Health Act, RSA 2000, c. P-37, as amended;

AND WHEREAS such inspection disclosed that the following conditions exist in and about the above
noted premises which are or may become injurious or dangerous to the public health or which might
hinder in any manner the prevention or suppression of disease, namely:

       a. An abundance of mouse droppings was observed along walls, behind equipment, on
          shelves and hard to reach areas throughout the food establishment.
       b. The temperature of a bucket of cooked chicken feet and one bowl of raw beef on the floor
          and on the back kitchen sink counter respectively, measured 19 degrees Celsius.
       c. Sanitizer solution was not prepared for use on kitchen food contact surfaces.
       d. Non-food grade containers and bags were used to store food. A department store orange
          bucket was used to hold cooked chicken feet.
       e. The handwashing sink near the kitchen cook line was obstructed with items in the sink
          basin. Liquid soap was not available at the handwashing sink.
       f. The paper towel dispenser was broken at the front handwashing sink.
       g. Staff onsite did not have adequate knowledge of safe food handling. Lemon scented
          bleach was being used for sanitizer solutions.
       h. There was exposed bare concrete over half of the kitchen floor as the epoxy paint layer
          had worn off.
       i. The grease trap was open at the time of the inspection. The grease trap was full of grease
          that has not been cleaned out. A trail of leaking grease from the grease trap to the floor
          drain was observed.
       j. There was accumulation of dirt, grease, and food debris on kitchen equipment surfaces,
          including, but not limited to: the ventilation canopy inserts, all shelves, pots, refrigerators
          and freezers.
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         k. There was accumulation of dirt, grease, and food debris on kitchen structural surfaces,
            including, but not limited to: floors, under/behind counters and shelves, kitchen ceiling and
            in all storage areas.

AND WHEREAS such inspection disclosed that the following breaches of the Public Health Act and the
Food Regulation, Alberta Regulation 31/2006, the Food Retail and Foodservices Code 2020 and Nuisance
and General Sanitation Regulation AR 243/2003 exist in and about the above noted premises, namely:

         a. An abundance of mouse droppings was observed along walls, behind equipment, on
            shelves and hard to reach areas throughout the food establishment. This is in
            contravention of the Food Regulation AR 31/2006 section 21(1), which states that: Subject
            to subsection (1.1), a commercial food establishment and any surrounding area, premises
            or facilities supporting the food establishment must be kept free of pests and of conditions
            that lead to the harbouring or breeding of pests.

         b. The temperature of a bucket of cooked chicken feet and one bowl of raw beef on the floor
            and on the back kitchen sink counter respectively, measured 19 degrees Celsius. This is in
            contravention of the Food Regulation AR 31/2006 section 25 (1)(a)(b), which states that: All
            high-risk food must be stored, displayed and transported at a temperature of not more than
            4ºC or such higher temperature, and not less than 60ºC.

         c. Sanitizer solution was not prepared for use on kitchen food contact surfaces. This is in
            contravention of the Food Regulation AR 31/2006 section 28(2), which states that: A
            commercial food establishment, all equipment and utensils in it and all surfaces in it with
            which food comes into contact must be maintained in a sanitary condition and, without
            limiting the foregoing, must be washed and sanitized in a manner that removes
            contamination.

         d. Non-food grade containers and bags were used to store food. A department store orange
            bucket was used to hold cooked chicken feet. This is in contravention of the Food
            Regulation AR 31/2006 section 23(1), which states that: All food used or to be used in a
            commercial food establishment must be protected from contamination and handled in a
            sanitary manner.

         e. The handwashing sink near the kitchen cook line was obstructed with items in the sink
            basin. Liquid soap was not available at the handwashing sink. This is in contravention of
            the Food Regulation AR 31/2006 section 17 (1) (e) & section 30(4), which states that: An
            operator must ensure that a commercial food establishment has handwashing stations,
            adequate in number and location, to ensure convenient access to all food handlers. Hand
            sinks must be maintained and kept supplied.

         f.   The paper towel dispenser was broken at the front handwashing sink. This is in
              contravention of the Food Regulation AR 31/2006 section 17 (1) (e) & Section 30(4), which
              states that: An operator must ensure that a commercial food establishment has
              handwashing stations, adequate in number and location, to ensure convenient access to all
              food handlers. Hand sinks must be maintained and kept supplied.

         g. Staff onsite did not have adequate knowledge of safe food handling. Lemon scented
            bleach was being used for sanitizer solutions. This is in contravention of the Nuisance and
            General Sanitation Regulation AR 243/2003, section 2 (1), which states that: A practice or
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              condition of this food establishment is creating a nuisance. No person shall create, commit
              or maintain a nuisance.

         h. There was exposed bare concrete over half of the kitchen floor as the epoxy paint layer
            had worn off. This is in contravention of the Food Regulation AR 31/2006 section 17(1) &
            19, which states that: An operator shall ensure that a food establishment is of sound
            construction and in a good state of repair and is so designed as to facilitate the effective
            cleaning and sanitizing of it and all equipment, utensils and surfaces with which food
            comes into contact in it.

         i.   The grease trap was open at the time of the inspection. The grease trap was full of grease
              that has not been cleaned out. A trail of leaking grease from the grease trap to the floor
              drain was observed. This is in contravention of the Nuisance and General Sanitation
              Regulation AR 243/2003, section 2 (1), which states that: A practice or condition of this
              food establishment is creating a nuisance. No person shall create, commit or maintain a
              nuisance.

         j.   There was accumulation of dirt, grease, and food debris on kitchen equipment surfaces,
              including, but not limited to: the ventilation canopy inserts, all shelves, pots, refrigerators
              and freezers. This is in contravention of the Food Regulation AR 31/2006 section 28(2),
              which states that: A commercial food establishment, all equipment and utensils in it and all
              surfaces in it with which food comes into contact must be maintained in a sanitary condition
              and, without limiting the foregoing, must be washed and sanitized in a manner that
              removes contamination.

         k. There was accumulation of dirt, grease, and food debris on kitchen structural surfaces,
            including, but not limited to: floors, under/behind counters and shelves, kitchen ceiling and
            in all storage areas. This is in contravention of the Food Regulation AR 31/2006 section
            28(2), which states that: A commercial food establishment, all equipment and utensils in it
            and all surfaces in it with which food comes into contact must be maintained in a sanitary
            condition and, without limiting the foregoing, must be washed and sanitized in a manner
            that removes contamination.

AND WHEREAS, by virtue of the foregoing, the above noted premises are hereby declared to be
Closed.

NOW THEREFORE, I hereby ORDER and DIRECT:

         1. That the Owner immediately close the above noted premises.

         2. That the Owner immediately undertake and diligently pursue the completion of the following
            work in and about the above noted premises, namely:

                  a. Retain the services of a professional pest control company to inspect, treat, and
                     eradicate the food premises of all pests. Provide documentation from the
                     professional pest control company to an Alberta Health Services, Public Health
                     Inspector indicating that the food premises is free of pests. Maintain weekly/monthly
                     ongoing professional pest control maintenance and records.
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                  b. Remove and safely dispose of all mouse droppings and harborage materials.
                  c. Clean and disinfect all surfaces contaminated with mouse feces or urine and seal all
                     exterior entry points.
                  d. Do not allow garbage, dirt, food debris, or unnecessary equipment to accumulate in
                     the food establishment to aid in the prevention of pest harborage.
                  e. Ensure that an approved sanitizing solution (i.e.100 part per million bleach or 200
                     part per million Quaternary Ammonium Compounds) is prepared whenever food
                     handling is occurring.
                  f. Do not use scented bleach to mix a sanitizer solution for food contact surfaces.
                  g. Ensure that handwashing sinks are accessible and stocked with liquid soap and
                     single use/disposable paper towel prior to operation. Ensure that all staff practice
                     regular and proper handwashing at designated fully equipped hand wash stations
                     before and between tasks.
                  h. Repair the broken paper towel dispenser at the front handwashing sink.
                  i. Store all potentially hazardous foods at 4°C or less or at/above 60°C.
                  j. Use only food grade containers to store foods.
                  k. At least one member of staff, preferably the cook, must complete a recognized food
                     safety course approved by the Minister of Health again. Submit a copy of the
                     completed food safety course certificate to an Alberta Health Services, Public
                     Health Inspector.
                  l. Refinish the kitchen floor so all floor areas are smooth, water resistant and easily
                     cleanable.
                  m. Ensure the grease trap is properly cleaned on a regular schedule.
                  n. Thoroughly clean and sanitize all surfaces and equipment throughout the food
                     establishment.
                  o. Prepare, implement, and maintain a detailed written sanitation program to facilitate
                     the proper cleaning of all areas of the food establishment, including equipment, and
                     structural surfaces. The sanitation program must include a list of all cleaning and
                     sanitizing agents used within the food establishment. The sanitation program must
                     be submitted to an Alberta Health Services, Public Health Inspector for review.

         3. That until such time as the work referred to above is completed to the satisfaction of an
            Executive Officer of Alberta Health Services; the above noted premises shall remain
            closed.

The above conditions were noted at the time of inspection and may not necessarily reflect all
deficiencies. You are advised that further work may be required to ensure full compliance with the
Public Health Act and regulations, or to prevent a public health nuisance.

DATED at Calgary, Alberta, August 17, 2021.

Confirmation of a verbal order issued to Youngkang (Adam) Zhao on August 16, 2021.

Executive Officer
Alberta Health Services
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