KitchenerDowntown Neighbourhood Alliance
#300 King St E, Kitchener ON
Conditional Pass
1 violation was found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Region of Waterloo Public Health
January 21, 2026
Conditional PassThis summary is AI generated and can contain mistakes.
Food contact equipment and utensils must be in good condition and properly maintained. The restaurant needs to repair or replace any damaged equipment, utensils, or surfaces that touch food.
NKFM - THE TAMALE GIRL (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 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 4 times since December 17, 2024, with 1 pass, 3 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 of sound and tight construction / Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles in good repair
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.
JAYALAKSHMI
Cedar Hill Community Group
1 violation
Hot holding: minimum of 60°C (140°F) after cooking / rapid re-heating / Ensure food is held above 60°C (140°F) after cooking / rapid re-heating
No violations
3 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Store raw foods separate and below cooked / ready-to-eat foods
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
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers / Ensure hand washing basin is unobstructed and accessible for hand washing