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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Compliance Inspection
Jan 29, 2026
Infractions found
1 recorded violation
minorCode —Pests
Official wording
Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Provide tightly sealed entrances and / or screened entrances to prevent the entry of insects, birds, rodents, and other 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.
Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Jul 3, 2025
Infractions found
2 recorded violations
minorCode —Pests
Official wording
Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Provide tightly sealed entrances and / or screened entrances to prevent the entry of insects, birds, rodents, and other 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.
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.
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 clean wash / rinse water is provided, Ensure manual dishwashing includes the three steps: wash, rinse, and sanitize
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: Maintain hand washing stations with adequate supplies
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.
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.
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards, Ensure floors 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.
Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Ensure clean wash / rinse water is provided, Ensure hot water sanitizer is at 82�C or greater for at least 10 seconds, Ensure wash water is between 60�C and 71�C, Provide sufficient detergent or chemicals for washing or sanitizing
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.
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.
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: 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.