Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
8 inspections
Compliance Inspection
Jun 23, 2026
Infractions found
4 recorded violations
criticalCode —Food temperature
Official wording
Hot holding: minimum of 60�C (140�F) after cooking / rapid re-heating
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Ensure food is held above 60�C (140�F) after cooking / rapid re-heating, Preheat the hot holding unit to at least 60�C (140�F) before placing hot foods inside of the hot holding unit
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.
Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Maintain and arrange furniture to permit a clean and sanitary condition, Maintain and arrange equipment to permit a clean and sanitary condition
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.
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.
Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Jun 23, 2026 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Mar 18, 2026
Infractions found
4 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.
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Ensure hand washing basin is unobstructed and accessible for hand washing, 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.
Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Mar 18, 2026 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Dec 5, 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 5, 2025 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Aug 28, 2025
Infractions found
2 recorded violations
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair, Ensure floors, walls, and ceilings are tight, smooth, and non-absorbent, Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair
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.
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 multi-service articles are suitable for intended purposes (food-grade)
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.
Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Aug 28, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Aug 21, 2025
Re-inspection required
9 recorded violations
criticalCode —Contamination
Official wording
Food protected from contamination or adulteration
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Protect food from contamination and adulteration, Cover all food in storage, Store food off the floor to prevent contamination, 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.
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Ensure hand washing basin is unobstructed and accessible for hand washing, 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.
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair, Ensure floors, walls, and ceilings are tight, smooth, and non-absorbent, Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair
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.
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 multi-service articles are suitable for intended purposes (food-grade)
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.
Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Provide hot and cold running water for hand washing 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.
Results of any inspection conducted by a public health inspector are posted in accordance with the inspector's request
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Post Check It! We Inspect it. disclosure sign in a location visible by patrons.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
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
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.
Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Aug 21, 2025 · Original Source
Re-inspection
May 30, 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.), May 30, 2025 · Original Source
Re-inspection
May 8, 2025
Re-inspection required
4 recorded violations
minorCode —Facility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, or excessive heat
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Maintain ventilation system in manner not permitting health hazard
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance
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.
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: 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.
Results of any inspection conducted by a public health inspector are posted in accordance with the inspector's request
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Post Check It! We Inspect it. disclosure sign in a location visible by patrons.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), May 8, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Apr 8, 2025
Re-inspection required
9 recorded violations
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cloths and towels maintained in clean, good repair and not used for other purposes
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance
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.
Not in Compliance: Protect food from contamination and adulteration, Cover all food in storage, Store food off the floor to prevent contamination, Store and handle ice in a sanitary manner, Store raw foods separate and below cooked / ready-to-eat foods, Ensure racks, shelves or pallets are clean and designed to protect against 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.
Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Maintain and arrange equipment to permit a clean and sanitary condition
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.
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: 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.
Results of any inspection conducted by a public health inspector are posted in accordance with the inspector's request
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Post Check It! We Inspect it. disclosure sign in a location visible by patrons.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Ventilation is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, or excessive heat
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Ventilation system requires thorough cleaning
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair, Ensure floors, walls, and ceilings are tight, smooth, and non-absorbent, Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair
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.
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: 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.