Compliance Inspection
Jan 27, 2026
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.), Jan 27, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Waterloo Region, ON
Tim Hortons
123 Pioneer Dr
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspectionsCompliance Inspection
Oct 1, 2025
Infractions found
4 recorded violations
minorCode —Handwashing
Official wording
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, 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.
More about handwashing problemscriticalCode —Food temperature
Official wording
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode —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 food contact equipment and utensils are free from cracks, crevices and open seams
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 problemscriticalCode —Contamination
Official wording
Food protected from contamination or adulteration
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Store and handle ice in a sanitary manner
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 contaminationOfficial record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Oct 1, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Feb 4, 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.), Feb 4, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Jul 29, 2024
Infractions found
4 recorded violations
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 issuesminorCode —Handwashing
Official wording
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, Provide hand washing basin in a convenient location in the food preparation area, Ensure hand washing basin is unobstructed and accessible for hand washing, Hand washing stations must be conveniently accessible by food handlers
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.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode —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: 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode —Other
Official wording
Certified food handler present in the food service premise
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Ensure a food handler or supervisor, who is a certified food handler, is present during all hours of operation
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Jul 29, 2024 · Original Source
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