Compliance Inspection
Jun 8, 2026
9 recorded violations
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Food protected from contamination or adulteration
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Protect food from contamination and adulteration, Cover all food in storage
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.
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Food is held at 4�C (40�F) or less
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Provide and use test reagent to determine concentration of sanitizer
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.
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Maintenance of sanitary facilities
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Maintain sanitary facility clean and in good repair
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards, Ensure ceilings are kept clean and in good repair
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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.
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Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Protect against entry, harbouring and breeding of pests
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
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Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Provide hot and cold running water under pressure
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.
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Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles are of sound and tight construction, Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles are cleaned and sanitized , Ensure equipment, utensils, and multi-service articles are suitable for intended purposes (food-grade), Ensure food contact equipment and utensils are free from cracks, crevices and open seams
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.
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Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Maintain and arrange equipment to permit a clean and sanitary condition, Maintain and arrange appliances to permit a clean and sanitary condition, Remove all materials not associated with the daily operation of the premises (s.7)
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 problemsOfficial record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Jun 8, 2026 · Original Source