Restaurant · Waterloo Region, ON

1001 Nights Shawarma

Name: 1001 Nights Shawarma
Address: 111 - 1450 Block Line Rd, Waterloo Region, ON

111 - 1450 Block Line Rd

Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Compliance Inspection

Apr 27, 2026

Infractions found

1 recorded violation

criticalCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Manual dishwashing: Wash, rinse, sanitize technique

Inspector’s notes

Not in Compliance: Chlorine sanitizer concentration must be at least 100 parts per million at 24�C or greater for at least 45 seconds, Ensure manual dishwashing includes the three steps: wash, rinse, and sanitize

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Apr 27, 2026 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Sep 30, 2025

Infractions found

2 recorded violations

minorCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers

Inspector’s notes

Not in Compliance: Ensure hand washing basin is unobstructed and accessible for hand washing

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

Food protected from contamination or adulteration

Inspector’s notes

Not in Compliance

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Sep 30, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

May 21, 2025

Infractions found

1 recorded violation

criticalCode —Contamination

Official wording

Food protected from contamination or adulteration

Inspector’s notes

Corrected During Inspection: Protect food from contamination and adulteration, Cover all food in storage, Store food off the floor to prevent contamination