Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspections
Compliance Inspection
Mar 10, 2026
Infractions found
2 recorded violations
criticalCode —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.
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 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
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.), Mar 10, 2026 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Jul 22, 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.), Jul 22, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Jul 14, 2025
Re-inspection required
6 recorded violations
criticalCode —Chemicals
Official wording
Toxic or poisonous substances required for maintenance in food premises are stored and handled as prescribed in the regulation
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Store toxic/poisonous substances in container bearing identifying labels
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
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.
Cloths and towels maintained in clean, good repair and not used for other purposes
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Change sanitizing solution for wiping cloths at a minimum of every 2 hours, or as often as necessary, to maintain the solution clean and sanitary at all times, Ensure wiping cloths are kept in a sanitizing solution when not in use
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.
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
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.
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, Provide adequate refrigerated space for hazardous food storage
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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.
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.
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.
Cloths and towels maintained in clean, good repair and not used for other purposes
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Provide sanitizing solution for wiping cloths/rinsing large utensils/rinsing food contact surfaces
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.