#6-203 Lester St, Waterloo ON
Conditional Pass
1 violation was found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Region of Waterloo Public Health
July 9, 2026
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Equipment, utensils, and surfaces that touch food must be properly cleaned and sanitized regularly.
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.
MEL'S DINER
This restaurant has been inspected 7 times since October 17, 2024, with 1 pass, 6 conditional outcomes, and 0 closures on record.
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 cleaned and sanitized
2 violations
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Protect food from contamination and adulteration / Cover all food in storage
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner / Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair
4 violations
Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment maintained / Provide easily readable thermometer in refrigeration or hot-holding equipment
Results of any inspection conducted by a public health inspector are posted in accordance with the inspector's request / Post Check It! We Inspect it. disclosure sign in a location visible by patrons.
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
3 violations
Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less / Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
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
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
No violations
3 violations
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
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
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 cleaned and sanitized
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