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 August 16-31 according to the “Check Before You Choose” website.

*No infractions found

Angel’s Diner, 23 Wellington St E
A & W Restaurant, 555 Woodlawn Rd W
Ben Thanh Vietnamese Thai Restaurant, 383 Woodlawn Rd W
Bite Me Guelph Bakery, A6-320 Eastview Rd
Brothers Brewing Company Inc., 15 Wyndham St N
Capistrano Caffé-Bar, 42 Wyndham St N
Cherry Blossom Sushi and Bar, 107 Building H-103 Clair Rd E
Chartwell Wellington Park Retirement Residence, 181 Janefield Ave
Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar & Grill, 174 Clair Rd E
Coco Chicken, 71 Macdonell St
Crazy Carrot, 101-30 Wyndham St N
Creekside Kitchen, 10-115 Downey Rd
Cutten Fields, 190 College Ave E
La Cucina, 2nd Floor-25 Macdonell St
Edible Arrangements, 5A-292 Stone Rd W
First Steps Daycare, 390 Speedvale Ave E
Harvey’s, 223 Woodlawn Rd W
Lazeez Shawarma, 2-190 Clair Rd E
McDonald’s, 243 Woodlawn Rd W
Norfolk Manor, 128 Norfolk St
NV Lounge, 16 Wyndham St N
Pho Saigon Restaurant, 2-240 Silvercreek Pkwy
Polycon Industries, 65 Independence Pl
Pressed for Time Paninis, 113 Macdonell St
Red Brick Café, 8 Douglas St
La Reina, 10 Wyndham St N
Rocky’s Drive In, 520 Elizabeth St
Romero’s Pasta and Seafood, 101-355 Elmira Rd N
Royal on Gordon, 1691 Gordon St
Sip Club, 91 Wyndham St N
Smoke’s Poutinerie, 20 Wyndham St N
Stampede Ranch, 226 Woodlawn Rd W
St. Joseph’s Health Centre, 100 Westmount Rd
St. Joseph’s Health Centre – Out’n About Adult Day Program, 69 Huron St
Subway, 130 Silvercreek Pkwy N
Swiss Chalet, 138 Woodlawn Rd W
Thai Tanic, 13-35 Harvard Rd
U of G – Level Zero Kitchen, 50 Stone Rd E
Village of Riverside Glen, 60 Woodlawn Rd E
Wendy’s, 1-292 Stone Rd W
Wok’s Taste, 16 Carden St
Woodlawn Bowl, 253 Woodlawn Rd W
The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro, 97 Wyndham St N

*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).

Bite Guelph – Events & Catering, 23 Garibaldi St (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Provide protective covering for light fixtures
• Ensure there is a certified food handler present on-site at all times of operation

Chao Bistro, 138-355 Elmira Rd N (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
• General housekeeping is sufficient to maintain the premise in a clean and sanitary condition

City Pizza, 6-20 Woodlawn Rd E (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

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

Coco Latte, 55 Wyndham St N (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
• Easily readable, accurate indicating thermometers used to verify food preparation and storage temperatures

College Place, 166 College Ave W (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• Ventilation hood and/or filters require cleaning

Diana Downtown, 141 Wyndham St N (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• Easily readable, accurate indicating thermometers used to verify food preparation and storage temperatures

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

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

Einstein’s Café, 2 Grant St (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• Maintain hardwood cutting boards, blocks, tables or bowls in a clean and sanitary manner

First Steps Daycare, 55 Delhi St (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• General principles are followed regarding cleaning and disinfection
• Toys available for use are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition

Gino’s Pizza, A11-320 Eastview Rd (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• 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

Goody’s Restaurant, 1-340 Woodlawn Rd W (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

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

Hanami Izakaya, A-86 Gordon St (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

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

JF Chen Chinese Food, 995 Paisley Rd (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

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

The Kolkata Club, 19-35 Harvard Rd (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
• Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair

The Nguyen’s, G-400 Speedvale Ave W (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

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

Oryan Catering & Event Planning, 705 Speedvale Ave W (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Provide paper towels at hand washing station in food preparation area
• Chlorine sanitizer concentration must be at least 100 parts per million at 24°C or greater for at least 45 seconds

Platters Catering and Events, 25-340 Woodlawn Rd W (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Provide paper towels at hand washing station in food preparation area
• Sanitizing solution must be prepared as often as is necessary to maintain the required concentration

Pranaam India Restaurant, 7-340 Woodlawn Rd W (3 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Ensure there is a certified food handler present on-site at all times of operation
• Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair
• General housekeeping is sufficient to maintain the premise in a clean and sanitary condition

Pho Kinh Do, 650 Woodlawn Rd W (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

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

Shakespeare Arms, 35 Harvard Rd (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair

Super Happy Garden Restaurant, 259 Grange Rd (3 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Ensure all surfaces are clean and maintained in good repair
• Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
• Provide protective covering for light fixtures

Tandoori Shawarma & Pizza, 101-1515 Gordon St (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• General housekeeping is sufficient to maintain the premise in a clean and sanitary condition
• Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized after each use and as often as is necessary to maintain such surfaces in a sanitary condition

Taste Fine Foods, A-728 York Rd (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Ensure all surfaces are clean and maintained in good repair
• Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards

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

Café Greek Garden, 497 York Rd (1 Critical)

• Hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less

Double Dragon, 43 Macdonell St (2 Critical/2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• CRITICAL: Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
• CRITICAL: Separate raw hazardous foods from ready-to-eat foods during storage and handling
• Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair
• General housekeeping is sufficient to maintain the premise in a clean and sanitary condition

Eggcetra Restaurant & Deli, 16-200 Victoria Rd S (1 Critical/4 Non-Critical Infractions)

• CRITICAL: Hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
• Maintain hardwood cutting boards, blocks, tables or bowls in a clean and sanitary manner
• 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
• Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair

First Steps Daycare – Onsite Prep, 390 Speedvale Ave E (1 Critical)

• Hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less

Italian Canadian Club, 135 Ferguson St (1 Critical/1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• CRITICAL: Store raw hazardous foods separate and below cooked / ready-to-eat foods
• Ensure floors, walls, and ceilings are tight, smooth, and non-absorbent

Lovely Pao, 109-355 Elmira Rd N (1 Critical)

• Ensure food is held above 60°C (140°F) after cooking / rapid re-heating

Market Fresh Meat & Produce, 10 Paisley St (1 Critical)

• Hot holding: minimum of 60°C (140°F) after cooking / rapid re-heating

Preschool Canada, 322 Eastview Rd (1 Critical)

• Hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less

Preschool Canada – Onsite Prep, 322 Eastview Rd (1 Critical/1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• CRITICAL: Safe food practices are followed onsite
• Provide rotation documentation for items that cannot be cleaned and disinfected

Ray’s Chinese Restaurant, 35 Harvard Rd (1 Critical/4 Non-Critical Infractions)

• CRITICAL: Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
• Sanitary maintenance of and provision of required supplies in staff / public washroom facilities
• Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
• Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair
• Adequate hand washing station(s) in all preparation / service areas, supplied with liquid soap and paper towels, and used for hand washing only

Stacked Pancake and Breakfast House, 8-20 Woodlawn Rd E (1 Critical)

• Cover all food in storage

Zest Cafe, 6A-650 Woodlawn Rd W (2 Critical/2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• CRITICAL: Ensure all food is protected from potential contamination and adulteration
• CRITICAL: Handle raw hazardous foods separate from ready-to-eat foods, on separate preparation surfaces, and with separate utensils to prevent contamination
• Ensure there is a certified food handler present on-site at all times of operation
• Ensure all surfaces are easily cleanable and non-absorbent

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