Bar Shala - Indian Resto Bar

This record comes from City of Hamilton Public Health Services. Inspectors record any violations of applicable health regulations on each visit. The result above is the most recent inspection on file.

A pass means no significant violations. A conditional pass means an issue was found and the restaurant was given time to correct it. A closed result means the inspector ordered the place to stop serving customers.

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This restaurant has been inspected 16 times since September 20, 2023, with 11 passes, 4 conditional outcomes, and 1 closure on record.

Jul 14, 2026Pass
No violations
Jul 6, 2026Pass
No violations
Jul 3, 2026Conditional Pass
7 violations
Critical
Food protected from contamination or adulteration
Other
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Other
Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment
Other
Ventilation is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, or excessive heat
Other
Cloths and towels maintained in clean, good repair and not used for other purposes
Other
: Wash, rinse, sanitize technique
May 29, 2026Pass
4 violations
Critical
Food protected from contamination or adulteration
Other
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Other
Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment
Other
Illumination maintained in food premise as prescribed in Ontario Regulation 332/12 (Building Code)
Jan 22, 2026Pass
No violations
Jan 16, 2026Conditional Pass
4 violations
Critical
Food protected from contamination or adulteration
Other
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Other
Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment
Other
: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
Oct 27, 2025Pass
1 violation
Other
Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
Jun 26, 2025Pass
2 violations
Other
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed
Other
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer
Feb 14, 2025Pass
No violations
Feb 10, 2025Conditional Pass
4 violations
Critical
Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
Other
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Other
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed
Other
Maintenance of sanitary facilities
Oct 31, 2024Pass
No violations
Jun 6, 2024Pass
2 violations
Other
Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment
Other
Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests
Jun 3, 2024Conditional Pass
9 violations
Critical
Food protected from contamination or adulteration
Critical
Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
Other
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers
Other
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed
Jan 9, 2024Pass
No violations
Jan 8, 2024Closed
7 violations
Critical
The premises is operated and maintained free from potential/immediate health hazards
Critical
Food protected from contamination or adulteration
Other
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Other
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers
Sep 20, 2023Pass
3 violations
Critical
Food protected from contamination or adulteration
Other
Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers
Other
Maintenance of sanitary facilities