#280 Lancaster St W, KITCHENER ON
March 4, 2026
Conditional PassThis summary is AI generated and can contain mistakes. Always rely on the original inspection.
Raw foods must be stored separately and below cooked or ready-to-eat foods to prevent contamination.
The restaurant must use a test kit to check that sanitizer is at the proper strength for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces.
Equipment, utensils, and surfaces that touch food must be in good condition and properly maintained.
The restaurant's ventilation system needs to be thoroughly cleaned to properly remove cooking odors, fumes, and heat from the kitchen.
This restaurant has been inspected 4 times since July 17, 2024, with 1 pass, 3 conditional outcomes, and 0 closures on record.
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Protect food from contamination and adulteration / Store raw foods separate and below cooked / ready-to-eat foods
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer / Provide and use test reagent to determine concentration of sanitizer
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
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.
Ventilation is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, or excessive heat / Ventilation system requires thorough cleaning
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 / Handle raw foods separate from ready-to-eat foods, on separate preparation surfaces, and with separate utensils to prevent contamination / Store raw foods separate and below cooked / ready-to-eat foods
Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less / Adjust or repair the refrigeration unit immediately. Do not store any hazardous foods in the unit until it is able to maintain hazardous foods at 4°C (40°F) or less / Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
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 / Hand washing station must be used only for hand washing of employees / Provide hand washing basin in a convenient location in the food preparation area / Ensure hand washing basin is unobstructed and accessible for hand washing / Hand washing stations must be conveniently accessible by food handlers
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 or multi-service articles are cleaned and sanitized / Ensure food contact equipment and utensils are free from cracks, crevices and open seams
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 / 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 / Ensure wiping cloths are kept in a sanitizing solution when not in use / 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
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained / Ensure equipment, utensils, and multi-service articles are suitable for intended purposes (food-grade)
Ventilation is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, or excessive heat / Ventilation system requires thorough cleaning