#5-258 King St N, waterloo ON
Conditional Pass
3 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Region of Waterloo Public Health
June 5, 2026
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The restaurant must provide liquid soap in a dispenser at handwashing stations.
Equipment, utensils, and surfaces that touch food must be properly cleaned and sanitized regularly.
A person with food safety certification was present at the restaurant during the inspection.
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.
POTLUCK CARIBBEAN CUISINE
This restaurant has been inspected 7 times since August 22, 2024, with 0 passes, 7 conditional outcomes, and 0 closures on record.
3 violations
Maintenance of sanitary facilities / Equip sanitary facility with liquid soap in a dispenser
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
Certified food handler present in the food service premise
3 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Protect food from contamination and adulteration
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
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained
7 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Protect food from contamination and adulteration
Multi-service articles and food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized after each use and following operations where contamination may have occurred / Clean and sanitize food contact surfaces or equipment as often as necessary
Maintenance of sanitary facilities / Equip sanitary facility with single service towels or air dryer
3 violations
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 walls are kept clean and in good repair
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 / Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles are cleaned and sanitized
Illumination maintained in food premise as prescribed in Ontario Regulation 332/12 (Building Code) / Fail to provide required illumination during all hours of operation
3 violations
Multi-service articles and food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized after each use and following operations where contamination may have occurred / Clean and sanitize food contact surfaces or equipment as often as necessary
Maintenance of sanitary facilities / Equip sanitary facility with single service towels or air dryer
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 walls are kept clean and in good repair
4 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
Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer / Provide sufficient detergent or chemicals for washing or sanitizing
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 / Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles are cleaned and sanitized / Ensure food contact equipment and utensils are free from cracks, crevices and open seams
7 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Protect food from contamination and adulteration / Cover all food in storage
Toxic or poisonous substances required for maintenance in food premises are stored and handled as prescribed in the regulation / Store toxic/poisonous substances in container bearing identifying labels
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 ceilings are kept clean and in good repair / Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair / Ensure floors, walls, and ceilings are tight, smooth, and non-absorbent / Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair
Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers / Provide hot and cold running water under pressure
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained
Illumination maintained in food premise as prescribed in Ontario Regulation 332/12 (Building Code)
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
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
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 / Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles are cleaned and sanitized / Ensure food contact equipment and utensils are free from cracks, crevices and open seams
Illumination maintained in food premise as prescribed in Ontario Regulation 332/12 (Building Code) / Fail to provide required illumination during all hours of operation
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
Ventilation is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, or excessive heat / Ventilation system requires thorough cleaning