Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
6 inspections
Re-inspection
Apr 17, 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, 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.
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 ventilation system/exhaust hood/filters/canopy is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
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.), Apr 17, 2026 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Apr 1, 2026
Re-inspection required
5 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: Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards, Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair, 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.
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, 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.
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, Ensure ventilation system/exhaust hood/filters/canopy is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
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: Hand washing station must be used only for hand washing of employees
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.
Corrected During Inspection: 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.
Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Apr 1, 2026 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Nov 5, 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
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 station must be used only for hand washing of employees
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.
Corrected During Inspection: Chlorine sanitizer concentration must be at least 100 parts per million at 24�C or greater for at least 45 seconds, 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.
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.
Toxic or poisonous substances required for maintenance in food premises are stored and handled as prescribed in the regulation
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Use toxic/poisonous substances in a manner to prevent contamination of food and/or causing a health hazard
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 ventilation system/exhaust hood/filters/canopy is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
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
Corrected During Inspection: Chlorine sanitizer concentration must be at least 100 parts per million at 24�C or greater for at least 45 seconds, 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.
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, Provide soap in a dispenser at hand basin in the 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.
Corrected During Inspection: 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.
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, Keep cloths clean, in good repair, and restricted to a single task, 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.
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Hand washing station must be used only for hand washing of employees, Ensure hand washing basin is unobstructed and accessible for hand washing
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: Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4�C (40�F) or less, Thaw all hazardous foods maintaining a temperature of 4�C (40�F) or less
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Oct 23, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Apr 9, 2025
Infractions found
4 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: 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, Keep cloths clean, in good repair, and restricted to a single task
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.
Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection
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.
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.
Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Apr 9, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Dec 9, 2024
Infractions found
7 recorded violations
minorCode —Handwashing
Official wording
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Hand washing station must be used only for hand washing of employees, Ensure hand washing basin is unobstructed and accessible for hand washing
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.
Corrected During Inspection: 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.
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.
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, Provide soap in a dispenser at hand basin in the food preparation area, 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.
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.
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, Keep cloths clean, in good repair, and restricted to a single task, 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.