Compliance Inspection
Mar 18, 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 18, 2026 · Original Source
Long Term Care · Waterloo Region, ON
Saint Luke's Place Long Term Care Home
1624 Franklin Blvd
Last inspected Mar 18, 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
5 inspectionsCompliance Inspection
Nov 5, 2025
Infractions found
2 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemscriticalCode —Food temperature
Official wording
Hot holding: minimum of 60�C (140�F) after cooking / rapid re-heating
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: 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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Aug 19, 2025
Re-inspection required
10 recorded violations
criticalCode —Food temperature
Official wording
Hot holding: minimum of 60�C (140�F) after cooking / rapid re-heating
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: 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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturecriticalCode —Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment maintained
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Provide hot holding equipment space of sufficient size, Provide easily readable thermometer in refrigeration or hot-holding equipment
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesminorCode —Contamination
Official wording
Single service containers and articles kept free from contamination
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Maintain single service containers and articles free from 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 contaminationminorCode —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 problemscriticalCode —Other
Official wording
Food is held at 4�C (40�F) or less
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: 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 findingminorCode —Handwashing
Official wording
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Hand washing station must be used only for hand washing of employees, Provide hand washing basin in a convenient location in the food preparation area, Provide hand washing basin in food preparation area, Ensure hand washing basin is unobstructed and accessible for hand washing, Provide adequate number of hand washing stations, 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 problemsminorCode —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.
More about handwashing problemscriticalCode —Other
Official wording
Food processed in a safe manner
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Process food in a manner to ensure it is safe to eat, Reheat food to original cooking temperature within 2 hours , Ensure hazardous foods do not remain in the temperature range of 4C to 60C for more than 2 hours during handling, preparation or service
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode —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 of sound and tight construction, Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles in good repair, Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles are cleaned and sanitized , Ensure equipment, utensils, and multi-service articles are suitable for intended purposes (food-grade), Ensure food contact equipment and utensils are free from cracks, crevices and open seams
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 problemscriticalCode —Contamination
Official wording
Food protected from contamination or adulteration
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Protect food from contamination and adulteration, 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.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Aug 19, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Mar 20, 2025
Infractions found
3 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
Not in Compliance: Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles are of sound and tight construction, Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles in good repair, Ensure food contact equipment and utensils are free from cracks, crevices and open seams
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 problemscriticalCode —Contamination
Official wording
Food protected from contamination or adulteration
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: 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 contaminationcriticalCode —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 findingOfficial record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Mar 20, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Nov 26, 2024
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
Not in Compliance: 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 problemsminorCode —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 ceilings 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Nov 26, 2024 · Original Source
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