#299 Lancaster St W, Kitchener ON · Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance
February 26, 2026
Conditional PassThis summary is AI generated and can contain mistakes. Always rely on the original inspection.
Either mechanical or manual dishwashing is provided / Provide adequate equipment (manual or mechanical) for cleaning and sanitizing utensils as required
All food product is supplied by an inspected facility (Federal, Provincial, or Municipal) / Ensure all food product is supplied from an inspected facility (Federal, Provincial, Municipal) / Maintain records of food purchased for one year
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer / Provide and use test reagent to determine concentration of sanitizer
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers / Provide hand washing basin in food preparation area
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 / Ensure equipment, utensils, and multi-service articles are suitable for intended purposes (food-grade)
Certified food handler present in the food service premise / Ensure a food handler or supervisor, who is a certified food handler, is present during all hours of operation
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
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
FOLAK AFRICAN FOODS is in the Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance neighbourhood. Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance, Kitchener has 254 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by the local public-health unit. As of June 8, 2026, there are 116 (46%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with 125 (49%) 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.
PALMYRA GRILL AND DESSERTS
Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance