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Restaurant · Waterloo Region, ON

Fresh Ground Cafe

256 King St E

Last inspected May 8, 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.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Compliance Inspection

May 8, 2026

Infractions found

4 recorded violations

minorCode —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 refrain from conduct causing contamination of food and food areas

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 issues
minorCode —Pests

Official wording

Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests

Inspector’s notes

Not in Compliance: 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 insects
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

Not in Compliance: Clean and sanitize multi-service articles after each use and 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 contamination
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.

More about other finding

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), May 8, 2026 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Oct 28, 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 28, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Jan 21, 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.), Jan 21, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Oct 1, 2024

Infractions found

1 recorded violation

criticalCode —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 unsafely

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Oct 1, 2024 · Original Source

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