Compliance Inspection
Mar 20, 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 20, 2026 · Original Source
Food store convenience / Variety · Waterloo Region, ON
Montenegro Foods
9 - 192 Activa Ave
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspectionsCompliance Inspection
Sep 30, 2025
Infractions found
2 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.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode —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.), Sep 30, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Apr 8, 2025
Infractions found
2 recorded violations
minorCode —Handwashing
Official wording
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers
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 problemsminorCode —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.), Apr 8, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Aug 27, 2024
Infractions found
5 recorded violations
criticalCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Manual dishwashing: Wash, rinse, sanitize technique
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, Ensure manual dishwashing includes the three steps: wash, rinse, and sanitize, Provide sufficient detergent or chemicals for washing or sanitizing
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 —Handwashing
Official wording
Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: 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.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode —Handwashing
Official wording
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Provide hand washing basin in a convenient location in the food preparation area, 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 problemscriticalCode —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 contaminationcriticalCode —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 contaminationOfficial record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Aug 27, 2024 · Original Source
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