KitchenerVictoria Hills Neighbourhood Association
#1-200 HIGHLAND RD W, KITCHENER ON
Conditional Pass
1 violation was found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Region of Waterloo Public Health
March 16, 2026
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The restaurant's mechanical dishwasher was not maintaining proper water cleanliness, temperature, or sanitizer levels during wash and rinse cycles.
LA TIKKA is in the Victoria Hills Neighbourhood Association neighbourhood. Victoria Hills Neighbourhood Association, Kitchener has 76 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Region of Waterloo Public Health. As of July 15, 2026, there are 33 (43%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with 38 (50%) conditional and no closures.
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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.
HIGHLAND HALAL SHAWARMA
Victoria Hills Neighbourhood Association
This restaurant has been inspected 10 times since October 29, 2024, with 1 pass, 9 conditional outcomes, and 0 closures on record.
1 violation
Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
5 violations
Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained
Ventilation is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, or excessive heat
4 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration
Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
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
No violations
6 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration
Manual dishwashing: Wash, rinse, sanitize technique
Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
8 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration
Manual dishwashing: Wash, rinse, sanitize technique
Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment maintained
1 violation
Ventilation is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, or excessive heat
7 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer
Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers
1 violation
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner / Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair / Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair
5 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Cover all food in storage / Store raw foods separate and below cooked / ready-to-eat foods
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 / Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair
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
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained
Ventilation is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, or excessive heat
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained
Ventilation is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, or excessive heat
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained
Ventilation is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, or excessive heat
Garbage and waste (solid or liquid) collected and removed to ensure sanitary condition of premise
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained / Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles are cleaned and sanitized
Ventilation is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, or excessive heat / Ventilation system requires thorough cleaning