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The full inspection history
9 inspections
Compliance Inspection
Feb 23, 2026
Re-inspection required
2 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: 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 or multi-service articles are of sound and tight construction, Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles 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.
Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Feb 23, 2026 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Dec 1, 2025
Re-inspection required
1 recorded violation
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
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.), Dec 1, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Nov 3, 2025
Re-inspection required
1 recorded violation
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.
Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Nov 3, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Aug 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 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.
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: 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: Store food off the floor to prevent 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.
Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Aug 20, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Apr 7, 2025
Re-inspection required
5 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 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.
Not in Compliance: Protect food from contamination and adulteration, 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: Provide hand washing basin in a convenient location 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.
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.
Either mechanical or manual dishwashing is provided
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Provide adequate equipment (manual or mechanical) for cleaning and sanitizing utensils as required
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 7, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Dec 3, 2024
Infractions found
4 recorded violations
criticalCode —Contamination
Official wording
Food protected from contamination or adulteration
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: 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.
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.
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.
Cloths and towels maintained in clean, good repair and not used for other purposes
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: 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.
Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Dec 3, 2024 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Aug 6, 2024
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.), Aug 6, 2024 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Aug 1, 2024
Re-inspection required
2 recorded violations
criticalCode —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, 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.
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: 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.
Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: 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.
Corrected During Inspection: 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 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.
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
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: 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.