Re-inspection
Apr 8, 2026
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Apr 8, 2026 · Original Source
Food store convenience / Variety · Waterloo Region, ON
Al Salem Convenience Store
554 Highland Rd W
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
7 inspectionsCompliance Inspection
Apr 7, 2026
Re-inspection required
5 recorded violations
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles in good repair, Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles are cleaned and sanitized
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 problemsminorCode —Handwashing
Official wording
Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Provide paper towels in a dispenser at hand basin in food preparation area
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.
More about handwashing problemscriticalCode —Contamination
Official wording
Food protected from contamination or adulteration
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: 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.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode —Other
Official wording
Maintenance of sanitary facilities
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Equip sanitary facility with a constant supply of hot and cold running water, Equip sanitary facility with liquid soap in a dispenser, Equip sanitary facility with single service towels or air dryer
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Manual dishwashing: Wash, rinse, sanitize technique
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: 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 problemsOfficial record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Apr 7, 2026 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Oct 3, 2025
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Oct 3, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Oct 2, 2025
Re-inspection required
4 recorded violations
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, Store raw foods separate and below cooked / ready-to-eat foods
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 contaminationminorCode —Handwashing
Official wording
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.
More about handwashing problemscriticalCode —Facility maintenance
Official wording
The premises is operated and maintained free from potential/immediate health hazards
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: CLOSE FOOD PREMISES, Provide hot and cold running water under pressure where food is processed, prepared, manufactured or where utensils are cleaned
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode —Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Food handlers who come into contact with food/utensils do so in a sanitary manner
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Ensure food handlers wash hands as often as necessary
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source
Re-inspection
May 16, 2025
Infractions found
1 recorded violation
criticalCode —Contamination
Official wording
Food protected from contamination or adulteration
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Store raw foods separate and below cooked / ready-to-eat foods
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 contaminationOfficial record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), May 16, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
May 13, 2025
Re-inspection required
4 recorded violations
criticalCode —Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment maintained
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesminorCode —Other
Official wording
Maintenance of sanitary facilities
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Equip sanitary facility with liquid soap in a dispenser
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode —Contamination
Official wording
Food protected from contamination or adulteration
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Store food off the floor to prevent contamination, Store raw foods separate and below cooked / ready-to-eat foods, Ensure racks, shelves or pallets are clean and designed to protect against contamination
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 contaminationminorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles are cleaned and sanitized
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.), May 13, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Oct 10, 2024
Infractions found
4 recorded violations
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance
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 problemscriticalCode —Contamination
Official wording
Food protected from contamination or adulteration
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: 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.
More about food not protected from contaminationcriticalCode —Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment maintained
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Provide easily readable thermometer in refrigeration or hot-holding equipment
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesminorCode —Other
Official wording
Certified food handler present in the food service premise
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Ensure a food handler or supervisor, who is a certified food handler, is present during all hours of operation
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Oct 10, 2024 · Original Source
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