#589 Fairway Rd S, Kitchener ON
Conditional Pass
7 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Region of Waterloo Public Health
August 25, 2026
This summary is AI generated and can contain mistakes.
The refrigerator is not keeping food cold enough and needs to be fixed or replaced immediately. Foods that can spoil must not be stored in this unit until it can maintain a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or colder.
The restaurant must provide liquid soap in a dispenser at handwashing stations.
The restaurant must use a test kit to check that sanitizer is at the proper strength for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces.
The kitchen floors, walls, and ceilings need to be cleaned and repaired, with particular attention to areas around and under equipment, counters, and baseboards.
The restaurant must ensure that all equipment, utensils, and surfaces that touch food are properly built and well-maintained.
The restaurant needs to better seal or screen its entrances to prevent insects, birds, rodents, and other pests from entering the building.
The restaurant must keep cleaning cloths and towels clean and in good condition, and must provide a sanitizing solution for cleaning utensils and food contact surfaces.
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.
CHURCH'S TEXAS CHICKEN
This restaurant has been inspected 9 times since October 28, 2024, with 3 passes, 5 conditional outcomes, and 1 closure on record.
7 violations
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
Maintenance of sanitary facilities / Equip sanitary facility with liquid soap in a dispenser
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer / Provide and use test reagent to determine concentration of sanitizer
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
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained
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
Cloths and towels maintained in clean, good repair and not used for other purposes / Provide sanitizing solution for wiping cloths/rinsing large utensils/rinsing food contact surfaces
2 violations
Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
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
1 violation
The premises is operated and maintained free from potential/immediate health hazards / CLOSE FOOD PREMISES / Provide hot and cold running water under pressure where food is processed, prepared, manufactured or where utensils are cleaned
3 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration
Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers / Maintain hand washing stations with adequate supplies
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
No violations
1 violation
Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
6 violations
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 / Store raw foods separate and below cooked / ready-to-eat foods
Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers / Ensure hand washing basin is unobstructed and accessible for hand washing
No violations
8 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Protect food from contamination and adulteration / Cover all food in storage / Store raw foods separate and below cooked / ready-to-eat foods
Food processed in a safe manner / Process food in a manner to ensure it is safe to eat
Multi-service articles and food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized after each use and following operations where contamination may have occurred
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
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 handlers who come into contact with food/utensils do so in a sanitary manner / Ensure food handlers wash hands as often as necessary
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers / Provide adequate number of hand washing stations
Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers / Provide hot and cold running water for hand washing in food preparation area / Maintain hand washing stations with adequate supplies
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
Food handlers who come into contact with food/utensils do so in a sanitary manner / Ensure food handlers wash hands as often as necessary
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 / Provide sanitizing solution for wiping cloths/rinsing large utensils/rinsing food contact surfaces