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Restaurant · Waterloo Region, ON

Muya Restaurant

105 - 215 Highland Rd W

Last inspected Apr 20, 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

7 inspections

Compliance Inspection

Apr 20, 2026

Infractions found

1 recorded violation

criticalCode —Contamination

Official wording

Food protected from contamination or adulteration

Inspector’s notes

Corrected During Inspection: Protect food from contamination and adulteration, 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.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Apr 20, 2026 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Nov 17, 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.), Nov 17, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Jul 31, 2025

Infractions found

3 recorded violations

minorCode —Pests

Official wording

Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests

Inspector’s notes

Not in Compliance

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: Store food off the floor to prevent contamination

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.), Jul 31, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Apr 2, 2025

Infractions found

2 recorded violations

minorCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers

Inspector’s notes

Corrected During Inspection

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
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained

Inspector’s notes

Not in Compliance: 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

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Apr 2, 2025 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Nov 29, 2024

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.), Nov 29, 2024 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Nov 25, 2024

Re-inspection required

4 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

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 —Other

Official wording

Food is held at 4�C (40�F) or less

Inspector’s notes

Not in Compliance: 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.

More about other finding
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
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

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

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Nov 25, 2024 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Jul 31, 2024

Infractions found

3 recorded violations

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

Corrected During Inspection

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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Manual dishwashing: Wash, rinse, sanitize technique

Inspector’s notes

Corrected During Inspection

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 —Other

Official wording

Food is held at 4�C (40�F) or less

Inspector’s notes

Corrected During Inspection

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.), Jul 31, 2024 · Original Source

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