Twice-monthly, Guelph Politico posts the latest inspection results from the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Unit inspection of local restaurants, hotels, cafes, grocery stores and other businesses that handle food. We call it “Mangez!”, and this column highlights the latest inspections done by WDGPH, and the results they’ve posted.
Here are the inspections done between September 1-15 according to the “Check Before You Choose” website.

*No infractions found
Abe Erb Brew Co, 2-5 Edinburgh Rd S
Arc Industries, 8 Royal Rd
Blount Canada Ltd, 505 Edinburgh Rd N
Broken English Bistro, 543 Speedvale Ave E
The Bulk Barn, 370 Stone Rd W
Circle K, 987 Gordon St
Conestoga College, 460 Speedvale Ave W
Crafty Ramen, 17 MacDonell St
Delta Hotel and Conference Centre – Bar Mason, 50 Stone Rd W
Domino’s Pizza, 304 Stone Rd W
Elizabeth St. Eatery, 447 Elizabeth St
Fat Bastard Burrito, 55 Macdonell St
Freshii, 221 Woodlawn Rd W
Goody’s Restaurant, 13-485 Silvercreek Pkwy N
Guelph Smoke & Gift Shop, 435 Stone Rd W
Jumbo 3 For 1 Pizza & Wings, 5-159 Fife Rd
Manchu Wok, 435 Stone Rd W
Mia Mamma, 39 MacDonell St
Nick’s Catering, 107 Woodlawn Rd W
Pita Pit, 4-204 Silvercreek Pky N
Pizzaville, 106 Silvercreek Pkwy N
Purdys Chocolates, A9-435 Stone Rd W
Salvation Army Nursery School, 1320 Gordon St
San Francisco Panini, 20 Cowan Pl
Starberry Cafe, 1-10 Paisley St
Taco Bell, 465 Woodlawn Rd W
Taza Tandoori (Food Truck)
Tim Hortons, 1-158 Clair Rd E
Tim Hortons, 698 Woolwich St
Uptown Grill, 694 Woolwich St
Valeriote’s Market, 204 Yorkshire St N
Wendy’s, 1-292 Stone Rd W
YMCA-YWCA of Guelph at King George Public School, 72 Lemon St

*Non-critical infraction: An infraction (violation) that is not likely to lead to food-borne illness or infection (e.g., lighting is not bright enough for food preparation or work areas).
Ah So Sushi, 117-141 Woolwich St (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Ensure hand washing station is only used for hand washing and is not obstructed in any way
Burger King, 200 Silvercreek Pky N (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair
Comfort Inn, 480 Silvercreek Pky N (3 Non-Critical Infractions)
- Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
- Ensure there is a certified food handler present on-site at all times of operation
- Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized after each use and as often as is necessary to maintain such surfaces in a sanitary condition
The Cornerstone, 1 Wyndham St N (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Adequate protection against the entrance of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests
Dairy Queen, 380 Eramosa Rd (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Provide an easily readable, accurate indicating thermometer to check food storage temperatures
Gino’s Pizza, 370 Stone Rd W (2 Non-Critical Infractions)
- Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized after each use and as often as is necessary to maintain such surfaces in a sanitary condition
- Ensure there is a certified food handler present on-site at all times of operation
Happy Shake, 435 Stone Rd W (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Where food is prepared or handled on-site, there is at least one food handler or supervisor on the premises who has completed the food handler training at the time of inspection
Helmand Kabob House, 8-486 Woodlawn Rd E (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Ensure all surfaces are clean and maintained in good repair
Kacper (Kusy) Mac, Food Truck (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Ensure there is a certified food handler present on-site at all times of operation
Kate’s Fries, Food Truck (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Ensure there is a certified food handler present on-site at all times of operation
Kim’s Pizza, 20-500 Willow Rd (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Equip facility with paper towels in a dispenser / hot air dryer
Lazeez Shawarma, 2-190 Clair Road E (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Ensure there is a certified food handler present on-site at all times of operation
Olive Tree, 1467 Gordon St S (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Remove all materials not associated with the daily operation of food premises
Subway, 435 Stone Rd W (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Ensure there is a certified food handler present on-site at all times of operation
Taste Fine Foods, A-728 York Rd (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- General housekeeping is sufficient to maintain the premise in a clean and sanitary condition
Tim Hortons, 950 Paisley Rd (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Adequate protection against the entrance of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests
Twice the Deal Pizza, 105 Clair Rd E (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Ensure there is a certified food handler present on-site at all times of operation
*Critical infraction: A violation found during an inspection that could be a health hazard.
A & W Restaurant, 435 Stone Rd W (1 Critical/3 Non-Critical Infractions)
- CRITICAL: Hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
- Provide an easily readable, accurate indicating thermometer to check food storage temperatures
- Ensure the premises is kept free of conditions that lead to the harbouring or breeding of pests
- Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
Guelph Lake Commons, 520 Victoria Rd N (2 Critical)
- Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
- Ensure all food is protected from potential contamination and adulteration
Popeye’s Supplements Canada, 9-370 Stone Rd W (1 Critical)
- Ensure all food is protected from potential contamination and adulteration
Curious about the restaurant or establishment you’re going to, check out “Check Before You Choose” before you head out the door.
