#114-251 HEMLOCK St, Waterloo ON
Conditional Pass
2 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Region of Waterloo Public Health
April 16, 2026
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The refrigerator is not keeping food cold enough and needs to be fixed or replaced immediately. Foods that can spoil must not be stored in this unit until it can maintain a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or colder.
The restaurant must take steps to prevent pests like insects, rodents, and birds from entering the building by sealing entrances tightly or installing screens.
This restaurant has been inspected 6 times since August 29, 2024, with 0 passes, 6 conditional outcomes, and 0 closures on record.
2 violations
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
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
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.
3 violations
Manual dishwashing: Wash, rinse, sanitize technique / Ensure manual dishwashing includes the three steps: wash, rinse, and sanitize
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 / Ensure ventilation system/exhaust hood/filters/canopy is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
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 / Ensure wiping cloths are kept in a sanitizing solution when not in use
1 violation
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 are cleaned and sanitized / Ensure food contact equipment and utensils are free from cracks, crevices and open seams / Ensure ventilation system/exhaust hood/filters/canopy is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
3 violations
Sanitary facilities maintained as prescribed in Ontario Regulation 332/12 (Building Code) / Sanitary facilities altered in floor space, toilets or washbasins without approval from a public health inspector / Fail to maintain design, construction and installation requirements in Building Code
Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers / Provide hot and cold running water under pressure
Food handlers who come into contact with food/utensils do so in a sanitary manner / Ensure food handlers wash hands as often as necessary
2 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Store food off the floor to prevent contamination
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
2 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Cover all food in storage / Store raw foods separate and below cooked / ready-to-eat foods
Maintenance of sanitary facilities / Equip sanitary facility with a constant supply of hot and cold running water