3518 MCBEAN ST · Richmond
March 20, 2026
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Foods that can spoil easily must be kept either at 4°C (40°F) or colder, or at 60°C (140°F) or hotter to prevent bacterial growth.
Food contact surfaces like utensils and equipment must be made of non-toxic, corrosion-resistant materials without cracks or gaps.
The refrigerators and warming equipment used to store foods that can spoil must have thermometers that are easy to read and show accurate temperatures.
Equipment and facility surfaces that touch food must be cleaned and sanitized regularly to keep them sanitary.
RICHMOND GOURMET is in the Richmond neighbourhood. Richmond, Ottawa has 48 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by the local public-health unit. As of June 2, 2026, there are 45 (94%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with no conditional passes or closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 7 times since July 31, 2024, with 7 passes, 0 conditional outcomes, and 0 closures on record.
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.
Equipment and utensils that come into direct contact with food are corrosion-resistant, non-toxic and free from cracks, crevices and open seams.
This record comes from the local public-health unit for Ottawa. 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.
Richmond
The equipment used for refrigeration or hot-holding of potentially hazardous foods contains accurate indicating thermometers that can be easily read.
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.
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.
The ventilation system is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke and excessive heat. Maintain the ventilation system in a manner that it eliminates excessive heat. Maintain the ventilation system in a manner that it eliminates odours, fumes, vapours, and smoke.
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.
All food shall be protected from contamination and adulteration.
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. All the equipment, utensils and multi-service articles used in the food premise must be kept in good repair.
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 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 of sound and tight construction.
Mechanical dishwashers are constructed, designed and maintained to provide clean wash water at the proper temperature, and a sanitizing rinse.
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.
Racks, shelves or pallets used for food storage must be designed to protect the food from contamination and must be readily cleanable.