KitchenerDowntown Neighbourhood Alliance
#B-295 Lancaster St W, Kitchener ON
Conditional Pass
1 violation was found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Region of Waterloo Public Health
May 5, 2026
Conditional PassThis summary is AI generated and can contain mistakes.
Food contact surfaces, equipment, and utensils must be properly cleaned and sanitized, and ventilation systems must be kept clean and well-maintained.
THE GROVE 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 22, 2026, there are 119 (47%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with 118 (47%) conditional and no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 2 times since September 23, 2025, with 0 passes, 2 conditional outcomes, and 0 closures on record.
1 violation
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 ventilation system/exhaust hood/filters/canopy is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
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.
ISLAND SON CANADA
3 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Protect food from contamination and adulteration
Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment maintained / Provide easily readable thermometer in refrigeration or hot-holding equipment
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 multi-service articles are suitable for intended purposes (food-grade)