#1-203 Lester St, WATERLOO ON
Conditional Pass
6 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Region of Waterloo Public Health
August 13, 2026
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The restaurant's floors, walls, and ceilings need to be cleaned and repaired to maintain proper sanitary conditions.
The restaurant must have a separate hand washing sink for employees only, and it must be kept clear and easily accessible for staff to use.
The restaurant needs to install a soap dispenser at the hand washing sink in the food preparation area.
Equipment, utensils, and surfaces that touch food must be properly cleaned and sanitized regularly.
The restaurant's ventilation system needs to be thoroughly cleaned to properly remove cooking odors, fumes, and heat from the kitchen.
The restaurant must keep cleaning cloths and towels clean and in good condition, using them only for cleaning purposes. Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths must be changed at least every 2 hours, or more frequently as needed, to keep it clean and sanitary.
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.
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This restaurant has been inspected 7 times since December 18, 2024, with 0 passes, 7 conditional outcomes, and 0 closures on record.
6 violations
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers / Hand washing station must be used only for hand washing of employees / Ensure hand washing basin is unobstructed and accessible for hand washing
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 / 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
Cloths and towels maintained in clean, good repair and not used for other purposes / Change sanitizing solution for wiping cloths at a minimum of every 2 hours, or as often as necessary, to maintain the solution clean and sanitary at all times
4 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Protect food from contamination and adulteration / Cover all food in storage
Hot holding: minimum of 60°C (140°F) after cooking / rapid re-heating
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 / Ensure ventilation system/exhaust hood/filters/canopy is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
3 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Cover all food in storage
Ventilation is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, or excessive heat
Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests / Protect against entry, harbouring and breeding of pests / Provide tightly sealed entrances and / or screened entrances to prevent the entry of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests
7 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
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
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
2 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Cover all food in storage
Ventilation is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, or excessive heat
6 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Cover all food in storage
Manual dishwashing: Wash, rinse, sanitize technique / Chlorine sanitizer concentration must be at least 100 parts per million at 24°C or greater for at least 45 seconds
Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less / Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
4 violations
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers / Ensure hand washing basin is unobstructed and accessible for hand washing
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
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
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
Ventilation is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, or excessive heat / Ventilation system requires thorough cleaning
Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests / Protect against entry, harbouring and breeding of pests / Contact licensed pest control operator for insect / rodent / pest treatment and control / 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
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
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
Ventilation is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, or excessive heat / Ventilation system requires thorough cleaning
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