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Restaurant · Waterloo Region, ON

Tim Hortons

1 - 4 King St E

Last inspected Feb 17, 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

4 inspections

Compliance Inspection

Feb 17, 2026

Infractions found

3 recorded violations

criticalCode —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 contamination
minorCode —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Food handlers who come into contact with food/utensils do so in a sanitary manner

Inspector’s notes

Corrected During Inspection: Ensure food handlers refrain from conduct causing contamination of food and food areas

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 issues
criticalCode —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment maintained

Inspector’s notes

Not in Compliance: 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 issues

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Feb 17, 2026 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Sep 11, 2025

Infractions found

3 recorded violations

criticalCode —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 contamination
minorCode —Pests

Official wording

Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests

Inspector’s notes

Not in Compliance: Protect against entry, harbouring and breeding of pests, Contact licensed pest control operator for insect / rodent / pest treatment and control, 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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Food handlers who come into contact with food/utensils do so in a sanitary manner

Inspector’s notes

Not in Compliance: Ensure food handlers wash hands as often as necessary

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 issues

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Sep 11, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Mar 14, 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.), Mar 14, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Aug 12, 2024

Infractions found

1 recorded violation

minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Aug 12, 2024 · Original Source

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