Compliance Inspection
Jan 13, 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.), Jan 13, 2026 · Original Source
Food Take Out · Waterloo Region, ON
Big John Subs
530 Belmont Ave W
Last inspected Jan 13, 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 inspectionsCompliance Inspection
Jul 9, 2025
Infractions found
1 recorded violation
criticalCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Either mechanical or manual dishwashing is provided
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Provide adequate equipment (manual or mechanical) for cleaning and sanitizing utensils as required
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.), Jul 9, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
May 5, 2025
Infractions found
6 recorded violations
minorCode —Other
Official wording
Maintenance of sanitary facilities
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Equip sanitary facility with a supply of toilet paper
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode —Contamination
Official wording
Single service containers and articles kept free from contamination
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Maintain single service containers and articles free from 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
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemscriticalCode —Chemicals
Official wording
Toxic or poisonous substances required for maintenance in food premises are stored and handled as prescribed in the regulation
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Store toxic/poisonous substances in container bearing identifying labels
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelycriticalCode —Other
Official wording
Food is held at 4�C (40�F) or less
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4�C (40�F) or less
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
Corrected During Inspection: Protect food from contamination and adulteration
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 5, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Sep 4, 2024
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.), Sep 4, 2024 · Original Source
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