216 ELGIN ST
Green
3 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Ottawa Public Health
June 30, 2026
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The restaurant must prevent pests from entering and keep the facility clean to avoid pest problems. The restaurant must also keep records of any pest control treatments performed.
The restaurant's floors, walls, and ceilings must be kept clean and in good repair to maintain sanitary conditions throughout the facility, especially in areas where food is prepared or served.
Equipment and food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized regularly to keep them sanitary.
JOHNNY FARINA is in the Centretown neighbourhood. Centretown, Ottawa has 506 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Ottawa Public Health. As of July 3, 2026, there are 504 (100%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with 2 (0%) conditional and no closures.
This record comes from Ottawa Public Health for Ottawa. Inspectors record any violations of applicable health regulations on each visit. The result above is the most recent inspection on file.
Green means no significant violations. Yellow means issues were found that the operator must correct. Red means the inspector ordered the premises to stop serving customers.
ZAK'S DINER
Centretown
This restaurant has been inspected 21 times since February 12, 2024, with 18 green results, 3 yellow results, and 0 red results on record.
3 violations
The food premise is protected against the entry of pests and kept free of conditions that lead to the harbouring or breeding of pests. Keep the food premise free of conditions that lead to the harbouring of pests. Maintain records of all pest control measures that are undertaken in the premise.
Every food premise shall be operated and maintained such that the floor or floor coverings, the walls and ceilings, and the premises itself are maintained in a sanitary condition. The floors, walls and ceilings of every room where food is prepared, processed, packaged, served, transported, manufactured, handled, sold, offered for sale or displayed must be kept clean and in good repair.
The surfaces of equipment and facilities other than utensils that come in direct contact with food are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain such surfaces in a sanitary condition.
3 violations
All food shall be protected from contamination and adulteration. Protect all food from contamination and adulteration.
The food premise is protected against the entry of pests and kept free of conditions that lead to the harbouring or breeding of pests. Keep the food premise free of conditions that lead to the harbouring of pests.
The surfaces of equipment and facilities other than utensils that come in direct contact with food are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain such surfaces in a sanitary condition.
9 violations
Potentially hazardous foods are distributed, maintained, stored, transported, displayed, sold and offered for sale in which the internal temperature is at 4°C (40°F) or lower or 60°C (140°F) or higher. Keep potentially hazardous foods at an internal temperature of 4°C (40°F) or lower.
All food shall be protected from contamination and adulteration. Protect all food from contamination and adulteration.
The food premise is protected against the entry of pests and kept free of conditions that lead to the harbouring or breeding of pests. Keep the food premise free of conditions that lead to the harbouring of pests. Maintain records of all pest control measures that are undertaken in the premise.
2 violations
The surfaces of equipment and facilities other than utensils that come in direct contact with food are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain such surfaces in a sanitary condition. Clean and sanitize the surfaces of equipment and facilities as often as necessary to maintain such surfaces in a sanitary conditions.
All equipment, utensils and multi-service articles that are used for food preparation in the food premise are of sound and tight construction, in good repair and suitable for their intended use. All the equipment, utensils and multi-service articles used in the food premise must be kept in good repair.
3 violations
The food premise is protected against the entry of pests and kept free of conditions that lead to the harbouring or breeding of pests.
The surfaces of equipment and facilities other than utensils that come in direct contact with food are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain such surfaces in a sanitary condition.
All equipment, utensils and multi-service articles that are used for food preparation in the food premise are of sound and tight construction, in good repair and suitable for their intended use.
5 violations
Potentially hazardous foods are distributed, maintained, stored, transported, displayed, sold and offered for sale in which the internal temperature is at 4°C (40°F) or lower or 60°C (140°F) or higher. Keep potentially hazardous foods at an internal temperature of 4°C (40°F) or lower.
The food premise is protected against the entry of pests and kept free of conditions that lead to the harbouring or breeding of pests. Protect the food premise against the entry of pests. Keep the food premise free of conditions that lead to the harbouring of pests.
All equipment, utensils and multi-service articles that are used for food preparation in the food premise are of sound and tight construction, in good repair and suitable for their intended use.
2 violations
Utensils shall be sanitized through the use of an approved chemical solution or hot water for the required contact time and temperature.
Every food premise shall be operated and maintained such that the floor or floor coverings, the walls and ceilings, and the premises itself are maintained in a sanitary condition.
No violations
No violations
No violations
3 violations
All food shall be protected from contamination and adulteration. Store and handle ice used in the processing of food or drink in a sanitary manner.
Utensils shall be sanitized through the use of an approved chemical solution or hot water for the required contact time and temperature. Sanitize utensils in a clean chlorine solution of not less than 100 parts per million of available chlorine at a temperature not lower than 24°C for at least 45 seconds.
The equipment used for refrigeration or hot-holding of potentially hazardous foods contains accurate indicating thermometers that can be easily read. Provide refrigeration units with accurate indicating thermometers that may be easily read.
No violations
No violations
2 violations
All food shall be protected from contamination and adulteration. Protect all food from contamination and adulteration.
Utensils shall be sanitized through the use of an approved chemical solution or hot water for the required contact time and temperature. Sanitize utensils in a clean chlorine solution of not less than 100 parts per million of available chlorine at a temperature not lower than 24°C for at least 45 seconds.
No violations
1 violation
Utensils shall be sanitized through the use of an approved chemical solution or hot water for the required contact time and temperature.
No violations
No violations
4 violations
Toxic and poisonous substances required for maintenance of sanitary conditions are kept separate from food, in containers bearing a label and used in a manner that does not contaminate the food. Keep toxic and poisonous substances in a container that bears a label on which the contents of the container are clearly identified.
All equipment, utensils and multi-service articles that are used for food preparation in the food premise are of sound and tight construction, in good repair and suitable for their intended use.
The food premise is protected against the entry of pests and kept free of conditions that lead to the harbouring or breeding of pests.
No violations
1 violation
The food premise is protected against the entry of pests and kept free of conditions that lead to the harbouring or breeding of pests.
The equipment used for refrigeration or hot-holding of potentially hazardous foods contains accurate indicating thermometers that can be easily read. Provide refrigeration units with accurate indicating thermometers that may be easily read.
All equipment, utensils and multi-service articles that are used for food preparation in the food premise are of sound and tight construction, in good repair and suitable for their intended use. All the equipment, utensils and multi-service articles used in the food premise must be kept in good repair.
Utensils shall be sanitized through the use of an approved chemical solution or hot water for the required contact time and temperature. Sanitize utensils in a clean chlorine solution of not less than 100 parts per million of available chlorine at a temperature not lower than 24°C for at least 45 seconds.
Every food premise ensures that sanitary facilities are maintained in accordance with the design, construction and installation requirements in Ontario Regulation 332/12, is properly equipped and in good repair.
The surfaces of equipment and facilities other than utensils that come in direct contact with food are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain such surfaces in a sanitary condition.
Every food premise shall be operated and maintained such that the floor or floor coverings, the walls and ceilings, and the premises itself are maintained in a sanitary condition. The floors, walls and ceilings of every room where food is prepared, processed, packaged, served, transported, manufactured, handled, sold, offered for sale or displayed must be kept clean and in good repair.
Every food premise shall be operated and maintained such that the floor or floor coverings, the walls and ceilings, and the premises itself are maintained in a sanitary condition. The floors, walls and ceilings of every room where food is prepared, processed, packaged, served, transported, manufactured, handled, sold, offered for sale or displayed must be kept clean and in good repair.
The equipment used for refrigeration or hot-holding of potentially hazardous foods contains accurate indicating thermometers that can be easily read. Provide refrigeration units with accurate indicating thermometers that may be easily read.
Every food premise shall be operated and maintained such that the floor or floor coverings, the walls and ceilings, and the premises itself are maintained in a sanitary condition. The walls and ceilings of rooms and passageways must be readily cleaned and must be maintained in a sanitary condition. Every room in the premise where food is prepared, processed, packaged, served, transported, manufactured, handled, sold, offered for sale or displayed must be kept in a sanitary condition so as to prevent contamination of food. The floors, walls and ceilings of every room where food is prepared, processed, packaged, served, transported, manufactured, handled, sold, offered for sale or displayed must be kept clean and in good repair.