#105-280 Lester St, Waterloo ON
Conditional Pass
3 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Region of Waterloo Public Health
August 13, 2026
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The restaurant needs to repair and properly clean its kitchen equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces to prevent contamination. This includes fixing any cracks or damage and maintaining the ventilation system and exhaust hood.
The restaurant needs to better seal or screen its entrances to prevent insects, birds, rodents, and other pests from entering the building.
The restaurant must keep cleaning cloths and towels clean and in good condition, and store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution when not being used.
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.
BERRYBIR & BEANS
This restaurant has been inspected 7 times since December 6, 2024, with 1 pass, 6 conditional outcomes, and 0 closures on record.
3 violations
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 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
Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests / 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 / Ensure wiping cloths are kept in a sanitizing solution when not in use
4 violations
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 / 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
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
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 / Ensure ventilation system/exhaust hood/filters/canopy is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
3 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Protect food from contamination and adulteration / Cover all food in storage
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
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
No violations
4 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Protect food from contamination and adulteration
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 / Ensure walls are kept 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 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
Single service containers and articles kept free from contamination / Maintain single service containers and articles free from contamination
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 / 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
Food handlers who come into contact with food/utensils do so in a sanitary manner / Ensure food handlers wash hands as often as necessary