KitchenerDowntown Neighbourhood Alliance
#5-276 King Street W, Kitchener ON
Conditional Pass
3 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Region of Waterloo Public Health
March 11, 2026
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Potentially hazardous foods must be kept refrigerated at 4°C (40°F) or colder to prevent bacterial growth.
Equipment, utensils, and surfaces that touch food must be properly cleaned and sanitized regularly.
The restaurant must keep cleaning cloths and towels clean and in good condition, and must provide a sanitizing solution for cleaning utensils and food contact surfaces.
CRAFTY RAMEN is in the Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance neighbourhood. Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance, Kitchener has 251 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Region of Waterloo Public Health. As of July 7, 2026, there are 118 (47%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with 119 (47%) conditional and no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 3 times since March 11, 2025, with 0 passes, 3 conditional outcomes, and 0 closures on record.
3 violations
Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less / Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained / Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles are cleaned and sanitized
This record comes from Region of Waterloo Public Health. 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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Cedar Hill Community Group
Cloths and towels maintained in clean, good repair and not used for other purposes / Provide sanitizing solution for wiping cloths/rinsing large utensils/rinsing food contact surfaces
3 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Protect food from contamination and adulteration / Store raw foods separate and below cooked / ready-to-eat foods
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer / Provide and use test reagent to determine concentration of sanitizer
Cloths and towels maintained in clean, good repair and not used for other purposes / Provide sanitizing solution for wiping cloths/rinsing large utensils/rinsing food contact surfaces
2 violations
Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment maintained / Provide easily readable thermometer in refrigeration or hot-holding equipment
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer / Provide and use test reagent to determine concentration of sanitizer