NKFM - THE CARIBBEAN KITCHEN (UPPER LEVEL) 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.

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Inspection history

About this inspection record

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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This restaurant has been inspected 4 times since September 25, 2024, with 1 pass, 3 conditional outcomes, and 0 closures on record.

Jan 29, 2026Pass
No violations
Nov 14, 2025Conditional Pass
1 violation
Critical
All food product is supplied by an inspected facility (Federal, Provincial, or Municipal) / Maintain records of food purchased for one year
Mar 25, 2025Conditional Pass
1 violation
Critical
Hot holding: minimum of 60°C (140°F) after cooking / rapid re-heating
Sep 25, 2024Conditional Pass
2 violations
Critical
Hot holding: minimum of 60°C (140°F) after cooking / rapid re-heating
Minor
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