KitchenerDowntown Neighbourhood Alliance
#320 King St W, Kitchener ON
Conditional Pass
7 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Region of Waterloo Public Health
December 12, 2025
Conditional PassThis summary is AI generated and can contain mistakes.
Ice was not stored or handled in a clean and sanitary way, which could allow contamination of food or drinks.
Cleaning and maintenance chemicals must be stored in clearly labeled containers separate from food areas.
The restaurant needs to ensure refrigeration and hot-holding equipment has an easy-to-read thermometer so temperatures can be monitored.
The restaurant must use a test kit to check that sanitizer is at the proper strength for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces.
The restaurant's floors, walls, and ceilings need to be cleaned and repaired to maintain proper sanitary conditions.
Equipment, utensils, and surfaces that touch food must be properly cleaned and sanitized regularly.
The restaurant needs to better seal or screen its entrances to prevent insects, birds, rodents, and other pests from entering the building.
LA CUCINA 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 15, 2026, there are 117 (47%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with 120 (48%) conditional and no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 2 times since March 25, 2025, with 0 passes, 2 conditional outcomes, and 0 closures on record.
7 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Protect food from contamination and adulteration / Store and handle ice in a sanitary manner
Toxic or poisonous substances required for maintenance in food premises are stored and handled as prescribed in the regulation / Store toxic/poisonous substances in container bearing identifying labels
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.
JAYALAKSHMI
Cedar Hill Community Group
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
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner / Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair
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
Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests / Provide tightly sealed entrances and / or screened entrances to prevent the entry of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests
3 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Store and handle ice in a sanitary manner
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
Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests / Provide tightly sealed entrances and / or screened entrances to prevent the entry of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests