Every month, 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 May 1-31 according to the “Check Before You Choose” website.

*No infractions found
TAKEOUT
BarBurrito, 7-35 Harvard Rd
City Pizza, 10-35 Harvard Rd
Kirtida Kitchen, 265 Eramosa Rd
McDonald’s, 65 Gordon St
Osmow’s Harvard, 8-35 Harvard Rd
Pizza Hut, 2-219 Eramosa Rd
Subway, 5-247 Eramosa Rd
Thai Villa Cuisine, 22-666 Woolwich St
Tim Hortons, A-415 Woodlawn Rd W
RESTAURANT/BAR
Blue Chopstix, 9-219 Silvercreek Pkwy N
Borealis Grille & Bar, 1388 Gordon St
Broken English Bistro, 543 Speedvale Ave E
Crafty Ramen, 17 MacDonell St
La Cucina, 2nd Floor-25 Macdonell St
Diana Downtown, 141 Wyndham St N
Java Bean Café, 101-175 Chancellors Way
JF Chen Chinese Food, 995 Paisley Rd
M.E. Cafe, 247 Eramosa Rd
Miijidaa Cafe & Bistro, 37 Quebec St
Ray’s Chinese Restaurant, 35 Harvard Rd
W Sushi, 235 Edinburgh Rd S
The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro, 97 Wyndham St N
CHILDCARE
Kids Come First, 1416 Gordon St
Lillian’s Children’s Centre (Onsite Prep), 500 Willow Rd
Noah’s Ark Child Care, 95 Crimea St
Willowdale Child Care and Learning Centre, 95 Willow Rd
VARIETY/GROCERY
Butcher Shop and Grocers, 25-219 Silvercreek Pkwy N
Goodness Me! Natural Food Market, 36 Wellington St W
Grassroots Market and Studio Inc, 17 Gordon St
UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH
None.
FOOD TRUCKS
Adapt Coffee (Mobile Prep), 20 Alma St S
ALB Softy Inc.
Groovy Grilled Cheese
Kirtida Kitchen
Mega Cone
Mega Cone Creamery
Mike’s Catering, Catering Vehicle
Spanky’s BBQ and Catering
Yarka Catering, Catering Vehicle
OTHER
Guelph General Hospital – Patient Food Services, 115 Delhi St
Guelph General Hospital – Balcony Bistro, 115 Delhi St
Homewood Health Centre Food Services, 150 Delhi St
Homewood Health Centre – Snack Bar, 150 Delhi St
Homewood Health Centre – AT Trillium Kitchen, 150 Delhi St
Village of Arbour Trails, 32 Bayberry Dr

*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).
Centurion Coffee, 10-1027 Gordon St (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Easily readable, accurate indicating thermometers used to verify food preparation and storage temperatures
Cora Breakfast and Lunch, 2-35 Harvard Rd (4 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
- General housekeeping is sufficient to maintain the premise in a clean and sanitary condition
- Provide tightly sealed entrances and / or screened entrances to prevent the entry of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests
Dairy Queen, 749 Woolwich St (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- General housekeeping is sufficient to maintain the premise in a clean and sanitary condition
Guelph Montessori School, 151 Waterloo Ave (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Provide a two-compartment sink for dishwashing: wash and rinse in first sink, sanitize in second sink
Heavenly Dreams Ice Cream, Food Truck (2 Non-Critical Infractions)
- Ensure there is a certified food handler present on-site at all times of operation
- Ensure hand washing station is only used for hand washing and is not obstructed in any way
Heavenly Dreams Ice Cream, Food Truck (2 Non-Critical Infractions)
- Ensure hand washing station is only used for hand washing and is not obstructed in any way
- General housekeeping is sufficient to maintain the premise in a clean and sanitary condition
Hungry Ninja, 134 Wyndham St N (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
The Kolkata Club, 19-35 Harvard Rd (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Contact licensed pest control operator for insect / rodent / pest treatment and control
Min-A-Mart and 2 for 1 Guelph Pizza & Wings, 338 Waterloo Ave (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Equip facility with paper towels in a dispenser / hot air dryer
Preschool Canada, 322 Eastview Rd (3 Non-Critical Infractions)
- Provide paper towels in a dispenser at hand washing sink(s).
- There is a dedicated hand washing sink supplied with warm running water under pressure, liquid soap and paper towels in dispensers
- Play items that cannot be cleaned and disinfected are handled and maintained according to Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s recommendations
Preschool Canada (Onsite Prep), 322 Eastview Rd (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Adequate hand washing station(s) in all preparation / service areas, supplied with liquid soap and paper towels, and used for hand washing only
Shawarma G, 31A-328 Speedvale Ave E (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Ensure there is a certified food handler present on-site at all times of operation
Thanh Phat Asian Grocery, 252 Silvercreek Pkwy N (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.
Osmow’s Grill, 19 Wyndham St N (1 Critical)
- Ensure food is held above 60°C (140°F) after cooking / rapid re-heating
Red Papaya Thai & Grill, 31-55 Wyndham St N (2 Critical/3 Non-Critical Infractions)
- CRITICAL: Store raw hazardous foods separate and below cooked / ready-to-eat foods
- CRITICAL: Ensure all food is protected from potential contamination and adulteration
- Ensure hand washing station is only used for hand washing and is not obstructed in any way
- Ensure a sanitizing test kit is provided and used to verify the concentration of the sanitizing agent
- Daily housekeeping practices must be improved; Maintain the premises in a clean and sanitary condition
Thai Express, 102-79 Clair Rd E (2 Critical/3 Non-Critical Infractions)
- CRITICAL: Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
- CRITICAL: Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration
- Store utensils in manner preventing contamination
- Ensure hot water sanitizer is at 82°C or greater for at least 10 seconds
- Equip facility with liquid soap in a dispenser
Wendy’s, 1-292 Stone Rd W (2 Critical)
- Ensure employees wash hands before resuming work
- Hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
Wimpy’s Diner, 25 Wyndham St N (1 Critical)
- Separate raw hazardous foods from ready-to-eat foods during storage and handling
Zehrs Markets, 124 Clair Rd E (1 Critical/1 Non-Critical Infractions)
- CRITICAL: Hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
- Proper manual dishwashing procedure followed (wash, rinse, sanitize)
Curious about the restaurant or establishment you’re going to, check out “Check Before You Choose” before you head out the door.
