The Capitol 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 12 times since November 29, 2023, with 12 passes, 0 conditional outcomes, and 0 closures on record.

Apr 13, 2026Pass
1 violation
Other
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed
Mar 19, 2026Pass
3 violations
Other
Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment
Other
Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
Other
Certified food handler present in the food service premise
Dec 12, 2025Pass
1 violation
Other
Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
Dec 11, 2025Pass
3 violations
Other
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Other
Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
Other
Certified food handler present in the food service premise
Aug 13, 2025Pass
No violations
Mar 17, 2025Pass
No violations
Mar 13, 2025Pass
2 violations
Other
Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment
Other
Certified food handler present in the food service premise
Nov 21, 2024Pass
No violations
Jul 31, 2024Pass
No violations
Jul 30, 2024Pass
3 violations
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
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer
Apr 10, 2024Pass
3 violations
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
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer
Nov 29, 2023Pass
2 violations
Other
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Other
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer