#116-280 Lester St, Waterloo ON
Conditional Pass
6 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Region of Waterloo Public Health
April 24, 2026
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Food must be properly covered and stored to prevent contamination, with raw foods kept separate and below ready-to-eat foods.
Food is stored at a safe cold temperature of 4°C (40°F) or below.
The restaurant must have a dedicated hand washing sink for food workers that is easily accessible and not blocked.
Equipment, utensils, and surfaces that touch food must be properly cleaned and sanitized regularly.
A certified food handler or supervisor must be present whenever the restaurant is open.
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 restaurant has been inspected 6 times since April 9, 2025, with 2 passes, 4 conditional outcomes, and 0 closures on record.
6 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Protect food from contamination and adulteration / Cover all food in storage / Store raw foods separate and below cooked / ready-to-eat foods
Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
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.
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
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
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
6 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Protect food from contamination and adulteration / Cover all food in storage / Store raw foods separate and below cooked / ready-to-eat foods
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, walls, and ceilings are tight, smooth, and non-absorbent / Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair
Maintenance of sanitary facilities / Maintain sanitary facility 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 are cleaned and sanitized / Ensure ventilation system/exhaust hood/filters/canopy is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment / Maintain and arrange furniture to permit a clean and sanitary condition / Maintain and arrange equipment to permit a clean and sanitary condition / Maintain and arrange appliances to permit a clean and sanitary condition / Remove all materials not associated with the daily operation of the premises (s.7)
Cloths and towels maintained in clean, good repair and not used for other purposes / Provide sanitizing solution for wiping cloths/rinsing large utensils/rinsing food contact surfaces
No violations
10 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 / Store raw foods separate and below cooked / ready-to-eat foods
Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less / Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
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
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner / Ensure floors, walls, and ceilings are tight, smooth, and non-absorbent / Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers / Ensure hand washing basin is unobstructed and accessible for hand washing
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 / Provide paper towels in a dispenser at hand basin in food preparation area / Provide soap in a dispenser at hand basin in the food preparation area / Provide hot and cold running water under pressure / Maintain hand washing stations with adequate supplies
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
Food handlers who come into contact with food/utensils do so in a sanitary manner / Ensure food handlers wash hands as often as necessary
Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests / Protect against entry, harbouring and breeding of pests / Maintain records of pest control measures taken / Retain pest control records for one year
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 / Keep cloths clean, in good repair, and restricted to a single task / Provide sanitizing solution for wiping cloths/rinsing large utensils/rinsing food contact surfaces
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 / Maintain records of pest control measures taken / Contact licensed pest control operator for insect / rodent / pest treatment and control
9 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
Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less / Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less / Provide adequate refrigerated space for hazardous food storage / Thaw all hazardous foods maintaining a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer / Provide and use test reagent to determine concentration of sanitizer
Maintenance of sanitary facilities / Maintain sanitary facility clean and in good repair
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, walls, and ceilings are tight, smooth, and non-absorbent / Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers / 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
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 / Keep cloths clean, in good repair, and restricted to a single task / Provide sanitizing solution for wiping cloths/rinsing large utensils/rinsing food contact surfaces