KitchenerDowntown Neighbourhood Alliance
#C-50 Ontario St S, KITCHENER ON
Conditional Pass
2 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Region of Waterloo Public Health
April 14, 2026
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Food must be stored on shelves or surfaces, not directly on the floor, to prevent contamination.
The restaurant must use a test kit to check that sanitizer is at the proper strength for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces.
EAST AFRICAN CAFE 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 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.
This restaurant has been inspected 6 times since October 24, 2024, with 1 pass, 5 conditional outcomes, and 0 closures on record.
2 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Store food off the floor to prevent contamination
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer / Provide and use test reagent to determine concentration of sanitizer
2 violations
Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less / Thaw all hazardous foods maintaining a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer / Provide and use test reagent to determine concentration of sanitizer
2 violations
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
No violations
1 violation
Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests / Contact licensed pest control operator for insect / rodent / pest treatment and control
3 violations
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)