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Food store convenience / Variety · Waterloo Region, ON

Farah Market Express

242 King St N

Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Compliance Inspection

Mar 26, 2026

Infractions found

2 recorded violations

minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cloths and towels maintained in clean, good repair and not used for other purposes

Inspector’s notes

Not in Compliance: Provide sanitizing solution for wiping cloths/rinsing large utensils/rinsing food contact surfaces

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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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.

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Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Mar 26, 2026 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Feb 25, 2025

Infractions found

1 recorded violation

minorCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers

Inspector’s notes

Not in Compliance

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 problems

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Feb 25, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Jan 27, 2025

Re-inspection required

5 recorded violations

minorCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers

Inspector’s notes

Not in Compliance: Provide hand washing 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.

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criticalCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Manual dishwashing: Wash, rinse, sanitize technique

Inspector’s notes

Corrected During Inspection: 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.

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minorCode —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.

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minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer

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.

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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, Provide drainage racks that are corrosion-resistant, Provide a 2-compartment sink of sufficient size

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.), Jan 27, 2025 · Original Source

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