KitchenerStanley Park Community Association
#1031 VICTORIA ST N, KITCHENER ON
Conditional Pass
5 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Region of Waterloo Public Health
February 18, 2026
Conditional PassThis summary is AI generated and can contain mistakes.
The restaurant's walls need to be cleaned and repaired to maintain proper sanitary conditions.
The restaurant must install a dispenser for paper towels at the hand washing sink in the food preparation area.
Food preparation and storage areas must be arranged and designed so they can be kept clean and sanitary.
A certified food handler or supervisor must be present whenever the restaurant is open.
The restaurant needs to better seal or screen its entrances to prevent insects, birds, rodents, and other pests from entering the building.
SMK AFRICAN FOODS is in the Stanley Park Community Association neighbourhood. Stanley Park Community Association, Kitchener has 84 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Region of Waterloo Public Health. As of July 16, 2026, there are 51 (61%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with 30 (36%) conditional and no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 3 times since January 27, 2025, with 0 passes, 3 conditional outcomes, and 0 closures on record.
5 violations
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner / Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair
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
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.
HABESHA LOUNGE INC
Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment
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 / Provide tightly sealed entrances and / or screened entrances to prevent the entry of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests
5 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Store food off the floor to prevent contamination
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
Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment / Remove all materials not associated with the daily operation of the premises (s.7)
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 / Provide tightly sealed entrances and / or screened entrances to prevent the entry of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests
2 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Store food off the floor to prevent contamination
Maintenance of sanitary facilities / Equip sanitary facility with single service towels or air dryer