Re-inspection
Jun 30, 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.), Jun 30, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Waterloo Region, ON
Borealis Grille & Bar
4336 King St E
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The full inspection history
9 inspectionsCompliance Inspection
Jun 26, 2026
Re-inspection required
7 recorded violations
criticalCode —Contamination
Official wording
Multi-service articles and food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized after each use and following operations where contamination may have occurred
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Clean and sanitize multi-service articles after each use and as often as necessary, Clean and sanitize food contact surfaces or equipment as often as necessary
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
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Hand washing station must be used only for hand washing of employees, Ensure hand washing basin is unobstructed and accessible for hand washing, Hand washing stations must be conveniently accessible by food handlers
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 problemsminorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cloths and towels maintained in clean, good repair and not used for other purposes
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Change sanitizing solution for wiping cloths at a minimum of every 2 hours, or as often as necessary, to maintain the solution clean and sanitary at all times, Ensure wiping cloths are kept in a sanitizing solution when not in use, Keep cloths clean, in good repair, and restricted to a single task
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 —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: 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 —Food temperature
Official wording
Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Ensure commercial NSF/ANSI dishwasher meets the Standard 3 certification
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturecriticalCode —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: Use toxic/poisonous substances in a manner to prevent contamination of food and/or causing a health hazard
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: Adjust or repair the refrigeration unit immediately. Do not store any hazardous foods in the unit until it is able to maintain hazardous foods at 4�C (40�F) or less, 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 findingOfficial record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Jun 26, 2026 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Mar 26, 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.), Mar 26, 2026 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Mar 12, 2026
Re-inspection required
3 recorded violations
minorCode —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 for hand washing in food preparation area, Provide paper towels in a dispenser at hand basin in food preparation area, Provide soap in a dispenser at hand basin in the 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 —Food temperature
Official wording
Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Ensure commercial NSF/ANSI dishwasher meets the Standard 3 certification
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode —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 problemsOfficial record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Mar 12, 2026 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Oct 20, 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 20, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Oct 16, 2025
Infractions found
5 recorded violations
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
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, Ensure floors, walls, and ceilings are tight, smooth, and non-absorbent
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 —Food temperature
Official wording
Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Ensure commercial NSF/ANSI dishwasher meets the Standard 3 certification
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode —Pests
Official wording
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, Provide tightly sealed entrances and / or screened entrances to prevent the entry of insects, birds, rodents, and other 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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cloths and towels maintained in clean, good repair and not used for other purposes
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Change sanitizing solution for wiping cloths at a minimum of every 2 hours, or as often as necessary, to maintain the solution clean and sanitary at all times, Ensure wiping cloths are kept in a sanitizing solution when not in use, Keep cloths clean, in good repair, and restricted to a single task
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
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Oct 16, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Feb 12, 2025
Infractions found
2 recorded violations
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair
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 —Food temperature
Official wording
Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
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
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Feb 12, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Oct 23, 2024
Infractions found
3 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 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 —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 issuescriticalCode —Other
Official wording
Food is held at 4�C (40�F) or less
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Adjust or repair the refrigeration unit immediately. Do not store any hazardous foods in the unit until it is able to maintain hazardous foods at 4�C (40�F) or less, 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 findingOfficial record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Oct 23, 2024 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Aug 22, 2024
Infractions found
3 recorded violations
minorCode —Handwashing
Official wording
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: 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.
More about handwashing problemscriticalCode —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 contaminationcriticalCode —Food temperature
Official wording
Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Ensure wash water is between 60�C and 71�C, Ensure domestic NSF/ANSI dishwasher meets the Standard 194 certification
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Aug 22, 2024 · Original Source
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