#5-270 Bleams Rd, Kitchener ON
Conditional Pass
3 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Region of Waterloo Public Health
April 23, 2026
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Food must be properly protected from contamination or adulteration during storage, preparation, and service.
Cleaning and maintenance chemicals must be stored in clearly labeled containers separate from food areas.
The restaurant's walls need to be cleaned and repaired to maintain proper sanitary conditions.
This restaurant has been inspected 6 times since August 7, 2024, with 1 pass, 5 conditional outcomes, and 0 closures on record.
3 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration
Toxic or poisonous substances required for maintenance in food premises are stored and handled as prescribed in the regulation / Store toxic/poisonous substances in container bearing identifying labels
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.
HOMEMADE GOODNESS
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner / Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair
5 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Store food off the floor to prevent contamination
Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less / Thaw all hazardous foods maintaining a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less
Toxic or poisonous substances required for maintenance in food premises are stored and handled as prescribed in the regulation / Store toxic/poisonous substances in container bearing identifying labels
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
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained / Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles in good repair
9 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Protect food from contamination and adulteration / Cover all food in storage / Store food off the floor to prevent contamination
Food processed in a safe manner
Multi-service articles and food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized after each use and following operations where contamination may have occurred
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner / Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
Single service containers and articles kept free from contamination / Maintain single service containers and articles free from contamination
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained / Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles in good repair / Ensure equipment, utensils, and multi-service articles are suitable for intended purposes (food-grade) / Ensure food contact equipment and utensils are free from cracks, crevices and open seams
Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment / Maintain and arrange equipment to permit a clean and sanitary condition
Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests / Protect against entry, harbouring and breeding of pests / Maintain records of pest control measures taken / Retain pest control records for one year / Contact licensed pest control operator for insect / rodent / pest treatment and control
Cloths and towels maintained in clean, good repair and not used for other purposes / Change sanitizing solution for wiping cloths at a minimum of every 2 hours, or as often as necessary, to maintain the solution clean and sanitary at all times / Ensure wiping cloths are kept in a sanitizing solution when not in use
1 violation
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner / Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair
7 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Protect food from contamination and adulteration / Cover all food in storage
Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers / Hand washing station must be used only for hand washing of employees
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
Food handlers who come into contact with food/utensils do so in a sanitary manner / Ensure food handlers wash hands as often as necessary / 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
Cloths and towels maintained in clean, good repair and not used for other purposes / Change sanitizing solution for wiping cloths at a minimum of every 2 hours, or as often as necessary, to maintain the solution clean and sanitary at all times / Keep cloths clean, in good repair, and restricted to a single task / Provide sanitizing solution for wiping cloths/rinsing large utensils/rinsing food contact surfaces
7 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Protect food from contamination and adulteration / Cover all food in storage
Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less / Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less / Provide adequate refrigerated space for hazardous food storage / Thaw all hazardous foods maintaining a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less
Manual dishwashing: Wash, rinse, sanitize technique / Chlorine sanitizer concentration must be at least 100 parts per million at 24°C or greater for at least 45 seconds / Ensure manual dishwashing includes the three steps: wash, rinse, and sanitize / Ensure wash / rinse water is at 43°C or greater
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
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained / Ensure ventilation system/exhaust hood/filters/canopy is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
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 / Change sanitizing solution for wiping cloths at a minimum of every 2 hours, or as often as necessary, to maintain the solution clean and sanitary at all times / Ensure wiping cloths are kept in a sanitizing solution when not in use / Provide sanitizing solution for wiping cloths/rinsing large utensils/rinsing food contact surfaces