#280 Lester St, Waterloo ON
Conditional Pass
3 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Region of Waterloo Public Health
March 26, 2026
Conditional PassThis summary is AI generated and can contain mistakes.
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's cooking equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces must be in good condition and properly cleaned and sanitized.
The restaurant's ventilation system needs to be thoroughly cleaned to properly remove cooking odors, fumes, and heat from the kitchen.
This restaurant has been inspected 3 times since November 20, 2024, with 0 passes, 3 conditional outcomes, and 0 closures on record.
3 violations
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
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
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.
Ventilation is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, or excessive heat / Ventilation system requires thorough cleaning
4 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Protect food from contamination and adulteration / Cover all food in storage
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
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer / Provide and use test reagent to determine concentration of sanitizer
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 ventilation system/exhaust hood/filters/canopy is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
2 violations
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer / Provide and use test reagent to determine concentration of sanitizer
Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers / Provide paper towels in a dispenser at hand basin in food preparation area