Restaurant · Waterloo Region, ON

Heidelberg Restaurant, Tavern And Motel

Name: Heidelberg Restaurant, Tavern And Motel
Address: 3006 Lobsinger Line, Waterloo Region, ON

3006 Lobsinger Line

Last inspected Apr 9, 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

6 inspections

Compliance Inspection

Apr 9, 2026

Infractions found

2 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

Corrected During Inspection: 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 problems

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.), Apr 9, 2026 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Dec 11, 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.), Dec 11, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Aug 28, 2025

Infractions found

2 recorded violations

criticalCode —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 contamination

criticalCode —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

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 temperature

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Aug 28, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Apr 16, 2025

Infractions found

2 recorded violations

criticalCode —Food temperature

Official wording

Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer

Inspector’s notes

Not in Compliance: Provide an easily readable thermometer for the dishwashing and sanitizing temperatures

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode —Contamination

Official wording

Single service containers and articles kept free from contamination

Inspector’s notes

Not in Compliance: Maintain single service containers and articles free from contamination

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Apr 16, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Oct 23, 2024

Infractions found

3 recorded violations

criticalCode —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 commercial NSF/ANSI dishwasher meets the Standard 3 certification

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode —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

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.

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.

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Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Oct 23, 2024 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Jul 23, 2024

Infractions found

2 recorded violations

minorCode —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, Contact licensed pest control operator for insect / rodent / pest treatment and control, 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

Food protected from contamination or adulteration

Inspector’s notes

Corrected During Inspection: Protect food from contamination and adulteration, Cover all food in storage, Store raw foods separate and below cooked / ready-to-eat foods