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 February 16 and 29 according to the “Check Before You Choose” website.

*No infractions found

Arc Industries, 8 Royal Rd
Beertown Public House, 433 Stone Rd W
Bite Guelph – Events & Catering, 23 Garibaldi St
Borealis Grille & Bar, 1388 Gordon St
Bombay Kitchen Fine Indian & Hakka Chinese Cuisine, 105 Macdonell St
Captain Jack’s Restaurant, 450 Woodlawn Rd W
Chartwell Wellington Park Retirement Residence, 181 Janefield Ave
Crafty Ramen, 17 MacDonell St
Double Dragon, 43 Macdonell St
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, 35 Cowan Pl
Food 4 Kids, 5-503 Imperial Rd N
Freshco, 20-330 Speedvale Ave E
Freshii, 1-84 Clair Rd E
Guelph General Hospital – Patient Food Services, 115 Delhi St
Heritage House Retirement Living, 2113 Gordon St
Hibachi Sushi, 328 Speedvale Ave E
Holiday Inn – Elements on Stone Restaurant & Lounge, 601 Scottsdale Dr
Infield Solutions Centre, 700 Woodlawn Rd W
Infield Solutions-Cemtol, 41 Minto Rd
Insomnia Trattoria & Wine Bar, 1-649 Scottsdale Dr
Lapointe Fisher Nursing Home, 271 Metcalfe St
Little Learners Daycare Centre, 214 Victoria Rd S
Lumus and Nox: Breakfast House and Chamber of Spirits, 105 Wyndham St N
McDonald’s, 65 Gordon St
McDonald’s, 372 Stone Rd W
Montana’s Cookhouse, 201 Stone Rd W
The Nguyen’s, G-400 Speedvale Ave W
Noah’s Ark Child Care, 95 Crimea St
Norfolk Manor, 128 Norfolk St
OPA’s Kitchen All Day Breakfast, 1-340 Woodlawn Rd W
Pizzaville, B2-2 Clair Rd E
Pizzaville, 106 Silvercreek Pkwy N
QB Bakery & Deli, 86 Dawson Rd
A Quick Stop Variety, 2-245 Edinburgh Rd S
Shoppers Drug Mart, 615 Scottsdale Dr
Symposium Cafe, 5-304 Stone Rd W
Tandoori Shawarma & Pizza, 101-1515 Gordon St
Tasty Bite Pizza & Wings, 20-500 Willow Rd
Trish Juice, 62 Carden St
Village of Riverside Glen, 60 Woodlawn Rd E
Yeeros, 27 Macdonell St
YMCA-YWCA of Guelph Before and After School Program at Fred A. Hamilton, 160 Ironwood Rd

*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).

Bobby O’Brien’s / Opus, 90 Macdonell St (3 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Ensure there is a certified food handler present on-site at all times of operation
• Provide paper towels at hand washing station in food preparation area
• General housekeeping is sufficient to maintain the premise in a clean and sanitary condition

Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar and Grill, 174 Clair Rd E (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• General housekeeping is sufficient to maintain the premise in a clean and sanitary condition

College Place, 166 College Ave W (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Store utensils in manner preventing contamination
• Provide protective covering for light fixtures

Creekside Kitchen, 10-115 Downey Rd (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• Ensure there is a certified food handler present on-site at all times of operation

Dairy Queen, 749 Woolwich St (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• Ventilation hood and/or filters require cleaning

Diwa Indian Cuisine, 336 Speedvale Ave W (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer

Infield Solutions-Westrock, 390 Woodlawn Rd W (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized after each use and as often as is necessary to maintain such surfaces in a sanitary condition

Little Learners Daycare Centre, 214 Victoria Rd S (7 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Floors, walls and ceiling are intact, clean and in good repair
• The child care centre is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Ensure the washroom(s) is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Discard and replace damaged and/or worn diaper changing mats; Provide a supply of disposable gloves.
• Toys available for use are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Ensure linens (e.g., bedding, furniture covers, dress up clothing) are laundered at least weekly or more often if visibly soiled.
• Maintain outdoor equipment/toys in a safe manner.

Montessori Academy Learning Centre, 286 Water St (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Proper manual dishwashing procedure followed (wash, rinse, sanitize)
• Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized after each use and as often as is necessary to maintain such surfaces in a sanitary condition

Northwest Cafe, 1 Stone Rd W (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Ensure all surfaces are clean and maintained in good repair
• Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair

Pho Kinh Do, 650 Woodlawn 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
• Dispose of liquid waste in a sanitary manner

Shoeless Joe’s Restaurant, 5 Clair Rd W (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair

Sip Club, 91 Wyndham St N (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Ensure there is a certified food handler present on-site at all times of operation
• Ventilation hood and/or filters require cleaning

Spice Roots and Indian Authenticity, 200 Kortright Rd W (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• 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
• Adequate protection against the entrance of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests

Twice the Deal Pizza, 105 Clair Rd E (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Ensure there is a certified food handler present on-site at all times of operation
• Sanitary maintenance of and provision of required supplies in staff / public washroom facilities

Wyndham Variety/My Kitty Cafe, 117 Wyndham St N (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Adequate hand washing station(s) in all preparation / service areas, supplied with liquid soap and paper towels, and used for hand washing only
• Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized after each use and as often as is necessary to maintain such surfaces in a sanitary condition

*Critical infraction: A violation found during an inspection that could be a health hazard.

Abe Erb Brew Co, 2-5 Edinburgh Rd S (1 Critical/2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• CRITICAL: Hot holding: minimum of 60°C (140°F) after cooking / rapid re-heating
• Ensure there is a certified food handler present on-site at all times of operation
• Store utensils in manner preventing contamination

Cherry Blossom Sushi and Bar, 107, Building H-103 Clair Rd E (1 Critical)

• Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less (1 Critical)

Conestoga College – Compass Group Chartwells, 460 Speedvale Ave W (2 Critical)

• Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
• Handle raw hazardous foods separate from ready-to-eat foods, on separate preparation surfaces, and with separate utensils to prevent contamination

Guelph General Hospital – Balcony Bistro, 115 Delhi St (1 Critical)

• Store raw hazardous foods separate and below cooked / ready-to-eat foods

Kenzo Ramen, 10-5 Clair Rd W (1 Critical/1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• CRITICAL: 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 floors are kept clean and in good repair

Ledger’s Tap and Grill, 7-650 Scottsdale Dr (1 Critical/3 Non-Critical Infractions)

• CRITICAL: Store raw hazardous foods separate and below cooked / ready-to-eat foods
• Ensure there is a certified food handler present on-site at all times of operation
• Ensure all surfaces are clean and maintained in good repair
• Chlorine sanitizer concentration must be at least 100 parts per million at 24°C or greater for at least 45 seconds

Preschool Canada, 322 Eastview Rd (1 Critical/3 Non-Critical Infractions)

• CRITICAL: Ensure either mechanical or manual dishwashing is provided; Maintain refrigeration temperatures at 4°C (40°F or less).
• Do not top up liquid soap dispensers.
• Discard and replace damaged and/or worn diaper changing mats.
• Linens are stored and handled in a sanitary manner.

Quesada Burritos & Tacos, 2-103 Clair Rd E (1 Critical)

• Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less

La Reina, 10 Wyndham St N (1 Critical/3 Non-Critical Infractions)

• CRITICAL: Ensure all food is protected from potential contamination and adulteration
• Ensure the premises is kept free of conditions that lead to the harbouring or breeding of pests
• Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair
• General housekeeping is sufficient to maintain the premise in a clean and sanitary condition

Samura Japanese Restaurant, 281 Woodlawn Rd W (1 Critical)

• Store all toxic / poisonous substances in container bearing identifying label

South St. Burger, 1-190 Clair Rd E (1 Critical)

• Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less

Wimpy’s Diner, 25 Wyndham St N (2 Critical)

• Store raw hazardous foods separate and below cooked / ready-to-eat foods
• Ensure all food is protected from potential contamination and adulteration

Wok’s Taste, 16 Carden St (1 Critical/2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• CRITICAL: Cover all food in storage
• Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
• Remove all materials not associated with the daily operation of food premises

Curious about the restaurant or establishment you’re going to, check out “Check Before You Choose” before you head out the door.