KitchenerDowntown Neighbourhood Alliance
#256 King St E, Kitchener ON
Conditional Pass
4 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Region of Waterloo Public Health
May 8, 2026
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Dishes, utensils, and other items that contact food need to be cleaned and sanitized after each use and whenever they could have become contaminated.
A certified food handler or supervisor must be present whenever the restaurant is open.
Food workers must handle food and utensils in a clean and sanitary way to prevent contamination.
The restaurant needs to better seal or screen its entrances to prevent insects, birds, rodents, and other pests from entering the building.
FRESH GROUND 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 restaurant has been inspected 4 times since October 1, 2024, with 2 passes, 2 conditional outcomes, and 0 closures on record.
4 violations
Multi-service articles and food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized after each use and following operations where contamination may have occurred / Clean and sanitize multi-service articles after each use and as often as necessary
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
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
Food handlers who come into contact with food/utensils do so in a sanitary manner / Ensure food handlers refrain from conduct causing contamination of food and food areas
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
No violations
No violations
1 violation
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