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Bakery · Waterloo Region, ON

Holly's Cafe

27 Roy St

Last inspected Mar 2, 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

Mar 2, 2026

Infractions found

3 recorded violations

minorCode —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.

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minorCode —Handwashing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Not in Compliance: Provide paper towels in a dispenser at hand 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 —Contamination

Official wording

Food protected from contamination or adulteration

Inspector’s notes

Not in Compliance: 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.

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Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Mar 2, 2026 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Sep 8, 2025

Infractions found

1 recorded violation

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 are of sound and tight construction

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.), Sep 8, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Mar 27, 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.), Mar 27, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Nov 4, 2024

Infractions found

1 recorded violation

criticalCode —Other

Official wording

All food product is supplied by an inspected facility (Federal, Provincial, or Municipal)

Inspector’s notes

Corrected During Inspection: Ensure all food product is supplied from an inspected facility (Federal, Provincial, Municipal)

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.), Nov 4, 2024 · Original Source

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