#110-251 Hemlock St, Waterloo ON
Conditional Pass
6 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Region of Waterloo Public Health
February 3, 2026
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Potentially hazardous foods must be kept refrigerated at 4°C (40°F) or colder to prevent bacterial growth.
The restaurant made changes to its bathroom facilities, such as altering the floor space, toilets, or sinks, without getting approval from a public health inspector first.
The restaurant must use a test kit to check that sanitizer is at the proper strength for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces.
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.
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 3 times since December 16, 2024, with 0 passes, 3 conditional outcomes, and 0 closures on record.
6 violations
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
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.
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer / Provide and use test reagent to determine concentration of sanitizer
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
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
3 violations
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 in good repair / 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
7 violations
Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
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
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer / Provide and use test reagent to determine concentration of sanitizer
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 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 / Ensure wiping cloths are kept in a sanitizing solution when not in use