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 August 16 and 31, 2022, according to the “Check Before You Choose website.

*No infractions found

CHILDCARE

Before and After School Program at St. John Catholic School, 63 Victoria Rd N
Parkview Day Care, 89 Speedvale Ave E
Royal City Montessori Academy Onsite Prep, 55 Devere Dr

FOOD TRUCKS

Marquez Churros, Food Truck, 25 Munroe Cres

RESTAURANT/BAR

Adobo Fresh Burrito, 28-328 Speedvale Ave E
Fionn MacCool’s, 494 Edinburgh Rd S
Fusion Authentic Indian Cuisine, 96 Gordon St
Shawarma Fusion, 3-130 Silvercreek Pkwy N
Symposium Cafe, 304 Stone Rd W
Ultimate Bros Ltd O/A Z-teca, 89 Gordon St

TAKEOUT

A & W Restaurant, 20 Wellington St E
Ah-So Sushi, 370 Stone Rd W
Dairy Queen, 4-304 Stone Rd W
Domino’s Pizza, 304 Stone Rd W
Little Caesars Pizza, 328 Speedvale Ave E
Little Caesars Pizza, 130 Silvercreek Pkwy N
Mia Mamma, 39 Macdonell St
Pizza Nova, B2-5 Clair Rd W
Redbox Noshery, 45 Macdonell St
Subway, 765 Woolwich St
Tim Hortons, 28 Wellington St E

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

Athletic Centre Booster Juice and Fireplace Cafe, 50 Stone Rd E
MACKS Snack Bar, 50 Stone Rd E
Science Complex Planet Bean, 50 Stone Rd E
Tim Hortons – Thornbrough Building, 50 Stone Rd E

VARIETY/GROCERY

Farm Boy, 370 Stone Rd W
No Frills, 191 Silvercreek Pkwy N
Park Grocery Deli and Bar, 294 Woolwich St
Petro Canada, 324 Stone Rd W

OTHER

Bella Roma Foods, 37 Empire St
Café 245, 100-245 Hanlon Creek Blvd
Cellar Bakery Home-Based Kitchen, 48 Tiffany St W
Guelph Little Theatre Cocktail Bar, 176 Morris St
Movati Athletic Snack Bar, 80 Stone Rd W
Salvation Army Guelph Citadel – The Raw Carrot, 1320 Gordon 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).

Bliss Dough, 3-3 Watson Rd S (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

Bombay Kitchen Fine Indian & Hakka Chinese Cuisine, 105 Macdonell St (4 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Sanitary maintenance of and provision of required supplies in staff / public washroom facilities
• Adequate protection against the entrance of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests
• Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair
• General housekeeping is sufficient to maintain the premise in a clean and sanitary condition

Hasty Market, 403 Arkell Rd (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• Clean and sanitize washroom(s) at least once per day and as often as necessary

Freshii, C3-89 Gordon St (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

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

John F. Ross C.V.I. Cafeteria, 21 Meyer Dr (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
• Lighting adequate for food preparation and cleaning

Lucky Belly Food Co., 763 Woolwich St (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• Lighting adequate for food preparation and cleaning

Mustang Drive In Theatre, 5012 Jones Baseline (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

Oven Ready, 111 Watson Rd S (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• Proper manual dishwashing procedure followed (wash, rinse, sanitize)

Pho Kinh Do, 650 Woodlawn Rd W (4 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
• Clean and sanitize washroom(s) at least once per day and as often as necessary
• Adequate protection against the entrance of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests
• General housekeeping is sufficient to maintain the premise in a clean and sanitary condition

Pizzaville, 106 Silvercreek Pkwy N (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

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

Retour Bistro, 103-150 Wellington St E (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• Ensure a sanitizing test kit is provided and used to verify the concentration of the sanitizing agent

Tandoori Shawarma & Pizza, 101-1515 Gordon St (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

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

Tito’s Pizza, 50 Dovercliffe Rd (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• Provide tightly sealed entrances and / or screened entrances to prevent the entry of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests

Valeriote’s Market, 204 Yorkshire 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

Victoria’s Pizza, 4-210 Kortright Rd (3 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Ensure all surfaces are clean and maintained in good repair
• Clean and sanitize washroom(s) at least once per day and as often as necessary
• Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair

Why Not? Italian Food, 7-570 Kortright Rd W (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Equipment is of sound and tight construction, in good repair and easily cleaned and sanitized
• Sanitary maintenance of and provision of required supplies in staff / public washroom facilities

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

BarBurrito, 190 Clair Rd E (1 Critical/1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• CRITICAL: Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
• Ensure there is a certified food handler present on-site at all times of operation
• Provide hot and cold running water for hand washing in food preparation area

Capistrano Bistro & Espresso Bar, 42 Wyndham St N (1 Critical/1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• CRITICAL: Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
• Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized after each use and as often as is necessary to maintain such surfaces in a sanitary condition

China Express, 10A-362 Speedvale Ave E (1 Critical/2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• CRITICAL: Cover all food in storage
• Store foods in containers that can be readily cleaned and sanitized
• Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized after each use and as often as is necessary to maintain such surfaces in a sanitary condition

CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice, 1219 Gordon St (1 Critical)

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

U of G – Eastside Variety, 50 Stone Rd E (1 Critical)

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

Found Coffee, 17 Gordon St (1 Critical)

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

Before and After School Program at Sacred Heart School, 125 Huron St (1 Critical)

• Safe food practices are followed onsite

Italy Pizza, 547 Speedvale Ave E (1 Critical/2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• CRITICAL: Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration
• 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
• Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized after each use and as often as is necessary to maintain such surfaces in a sanitary condition

Pita Pit, 105 Clair Rd E (1 Critical/1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• CRITICAL: Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
• Ensure there is a certified food handler present on-site at all times of operation

Thanh Phat Asian Grocery, 252 Silvercreek Pkwy N (1 Critical/4 Non-Critical Infractions)

• CRITICAL: Frozen hazardous food is maintained in a frozen state
• Ensure there is a certified food handler present on-site at all times of operation
• Adequate hand washing station(s) in all preparation / service areas, supplied with liquid soap and paper towels, and used for hand washing only
• Sanitary maintenance of and provision of required supplies in staff / public washroom facilities
• Daily housekeeping practices must be improved

Town & Country Restaurant, 683 Eramosa Rd (1 Critical/1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• CRITICAL: Ensure all food is protected from potential contamination and adulteration
  Store all food off the floor

Two Plus Pizza, 208 Yorkshire St N (1 Critical/2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• CRITICAL: Ensure all food is protected from potential contamination and adulteration
• Ensure all surfaces are clean and maintained in good repair
• Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized after each use and as often as is necessary to maintain such surfaces in a sanitary condition

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