#213 King St W, Kitchener Ontario · Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance
March 3, 2026
Conditional PassThis summary is AI generated and can contain mistakes. Always rely on the original inspection.
Food items in storage were not properly covered, which could allow contamination or spoilage.
The kitchen floors, walls, and ceilings need to be cleaned and kept in good repair, particularly around and under equipment, counters, and baseboards.
The restaurant needs to prevent pests like insects and rodents from entering and living in the building, and should contact a licensed pest control company for treatment if needed.
HALFMOON COFFEE SHOP & LOUNGE is in the Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance neighbourhood. Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance, Kitchener has 257 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by the local public-health unit. As of June 3, 2026, there are 101 (39%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with 140 (54%) conditional and no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 3 times since May 5, 2025, with 1 pass, 1 conditional outcome, and 1 closure on record.
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Protect food from contamination and adulteration / Cover all food in storage
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 / Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair
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.
Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests / Protect against entry, harbouring and breeding of pests / Contact licensed pest control operator for insect / rodent / pest treatment and control
The premises is operated and maintained free from potential/immediate health hazards / CLOSE FOOD PREMISES
Maintenance of sanitary facilities / Equip sanitary facility with a constant supply of hot and cold running water
Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers / Provide hot and cold running water for hand washing in food preparation area