#C-50 Ontario St S, KITCHENER ON · Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance
April 16, 2026
Conditional PassFrozen food must be thawed while keeping it at 4°C (40°F) or colder to prevent bacterial growth.
The restaurant must have a dedicated hand washing sink for food workers that is easily accessible and not blocked.
The restaurant must keep cleaning cloths and towels clean and in good condition, and store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution when not being used.
This restaurant has been inspected 8 times since June 10, 2024, with 3 passes, 5 conditional outcomes, and 0 closures on record.
Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less / Thaw all hazardous foods maintaining a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers / Ensure hand washing basin is unobstructed and accessible for hand washing
Cloths and towels maintained in clean, good repair and not used for other purposes / Ensure wiping cloths are kept in a sanitizing solution when not in use
EAST AFRICAN CAFE is in the Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance neighbourhood. Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance, Kitchener has 257 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by the local public-health unit. As of May 27, 2026, there are 109 (42%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with 132 (51%) conditional and no closures.
This record comes from the local public-health unit for Kitchener. 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.
Toxic or poisonous substances required for maintenance in food premises are stored and handled as prescribed in the regulation / Use toxic/poisonous substances in a manner to prevent contamination of food and/or causing a health hazard
Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less / Thaw all hazardous foods maintaining a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less
Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers / Provide soap in a dispenser at hand basin in the food preparation area
Either mechanical or manual dishwashing is provided / Provide adequate equipment (manual or mechanical) for cleaning and sanitizing utensils as required
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Protect food from contamination and adulteration
Food processed in a safe manner / Process food in a manner to ensure it is safe to eat
Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less / Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
Manual dishwashing: Wash, rinse, sanitize technique / Ensure manual dishwashing includes the three steps: wash, rinse, and sanitize / Quaternary ammonium compound must be at least 200 parts per million at 24°C or greater for at least 45 seconds
Hot holding: minimum of 60°C (140°F) after cooking / rapid re-heating / Ensure food is held above 60°C (140°F) after cooking / rapid re-heating / Preheat the hot holding unit to at least 60°C (140°F) before placing hot foods inside of the hot holding unit
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers / Ensure hand washing basin is unobstructed and accessible for hand washing
Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers / Provide paper towels in a dispenser at hand basin in food preparation area / Maintain hand washing stations with adequate supplies
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained / Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles are of sound and tight construction / Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles are cleaned and sanitized
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
Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less / Thaw all hazardous foods maintaining a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers / Ensure hand washing basin is unobstructed and accessible for hand washing
Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment / Maintain and arrange furniture to permit a clean and sanitary condition / Maintain and arrange equipment to permit a clean and sanitary condition / Maintain and arrange appliances to permit a clean and sanitary condition / Remove all materials not associated with the daily operation of the premises (s.7)
Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance