MANGEZ! Dine Safe Guide for March 16-31, 2023

Published on by Adam A. Donaldson

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

*No infractions found

CHILDCARE

First Steps Daycare, 390 Speedvale Ave E
Little Folks Montessori at Three Willows United Church, 577 Willow Rd
Noah’s Ark Child Care, 95 Crimea St

FOOD TRUCKS

Nothing here.

INSTITUTION

Nothing here.

RESTAURANT/BAR

Bad Luck Bar, 59 MacDonell, 2nd floor
Diwa Indian Cuisine, 336 Speedvale Ave W
DoughBox Wood Fired Pizza and Pasta, 6B-292 Stone Rd W
Goody’s Restaurant, 1-340 Woodlawn Rd W
KazaMeza, 380 Eramosa Rd
Keg Steakhouse and Bar, 49 Clair Rd E
Lazeez Shawarma, 190 Clair Rd E
Retour Bistro, 103-150 Wellington St E
Royal Paan Guelph, 2 & 3-204 Silvercreek Pky N
Sushi 1122, 281 Woodlawn Rd W
Shakespeare Arms, 35 Harvard Rd
Wild Wing, 12-320 Eastview Rd
W Sushi, 235 Edinburgh Rd S

TAKEOUT/SNACK BAR

G-Mart/Guelph Pizza, Wings & Burgers, 338 Waterloo Ave
Little Caesars Pizza, 328 Speedvale Ave E
Subway, 765 Woolwich St
Pressed for Time Paninis, 113 Macdonell St
Wendy’s, 36 Wellington St E
Zehrs Markets – Bento Nouveau, 1045 Paisley Rd

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

Brass Taps, 50 Stone Rd E
University Centre El Mejor Burrito/UC Shawarma, 50 Stone Rd E
University Centre Mom’s Kitchen, 50 Stone Rd E
University Centre Mongolian Grill, 50 Stone Rd E
University Centre Nature’s Best/Pasta Alla Trattoria, 50 Stone Rd E
University Centre Royal City Grill, 50 Stone Rd E
University Centre Starbucks Coffee, 50 Stone Rd E
University Centre Tim Hortons, 50 Stone Rd E

VARIETY/GROCERY

Kwik-E-Mart, 414-26 Lowes Rd W
Rowe Farms, 1027 Gordon St

OTHER

Buonissimo Express, 25 Cross Creek Blvd
FEWD, 86 Glasgow St N
Minchi Kimchi, 42 Carden St
Polestar Hearth, 535 Woolwich 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).

Centurion Coffee, 10-1027 Gordon St (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

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

City Pizza, 10-35 Harvard Rd (3 Non-Critical Infractions)

  • Provide hot and cold running water for hand washing in food preparation area
  • 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

Edo Japan, 6A-292 Stone Road 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

Emad’s Cuisine, 23 Garibaldi St (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

  • Ensure hand washing station is only used for hand washing and is not obstructed in any way

Ethnic Supermarket, 234 Victoria Rd S (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

  • Ensure all surfaces are easily cleanable and non-absorbent

The Grand Guelph, 33-340 Woodlawn Rd W (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

  • Ensure ceilings are kept clean and in good repair

Lapointe Fisher Nursing Home, 271 Metcalfe St (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

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

M.E. Cafe, 247 Eramosa Rd (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

Paola’s Fine Cheeses, 1-1027 Gordon St (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

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

Philthy Philly’s Cheesesteak & Poutinerie, 85 Macdonell St (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

  • Provide an easily readable, accurate thermometer to measure the internal temperature of hazardous foods

PJ’s Restaurant in the Atrium, 50 Stone Rd E (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

  • Ensure hand washing station is only used for hand washing and is not obstructed in any way

Platters Catering and Events, 25-340 Woodlawn Rd W (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

  • Ensure ceilings are kept clean and in good repair

Royal on Gordon, 1691 Gordon St (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

  • Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair

R.U. Serious Restaurant, 22-130 Silvercreek Pkwy N (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

  • Ensure there is a certified food handler present on-site at all times of operation
  • Equipment is of sound and tight construction, in good repair and easily cleaned and sanitized

Sugo on Surrey, 117 Surrey St E (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

  • Ventilation hood and/or filters require cleaning
  • Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer

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

University Centre Chef’s Sushi, 50 Stone Rd E (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

  • Sanitizing solution must be prepared as often as is necessary to maintain the required concentration

University Centre Infusion, 50 Stone Rd E (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

  • Sanitizing solution must be prepared as often as is necessary to maintain the required concentration

University Centre KFC/Poutinee’s, 50 Stone Rd E (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

University Centre Nosh & Nurish, 50 Stone Rd E (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

University Centre Pizza Pizza, 50 Stone Rd E (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, 259 Grange Rd (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

  • 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

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

  • Ensure all surfaces are clean and maintained in good repair
  • Equip facility with hot and cold running water

Zinger Chick, 18-500 Willow Rd (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

  • Ensure inspection results are posted on-site by posting either the inspection report or the Check Before You Choose sign

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

Alter Eat-O, 23 Garibaldi St (1 Critical)

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

Ben Thanh Vietnamese Thai Restaurant, 383 Woodlawn Rd W (1 Critical/4 Non-Critical Infractions)

  • CRITICAL: Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration
  • Ensure equipment / utensil(s) / dishware are free of cracks or open seams
  • Clean and sanitize washroom(s) at least once per day and as often as necessary
  • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair
  • General housekeeping is sufficient to maintain the premise in a clean and sanitary condition

Eat Thai Guelph, 80 MacDonell St (1 Critical)

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

The Elliott Community, 170 Metcalfe St (1 Critical/6 Non-Critical Infractions)

  • CRITICAL: Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
  • Food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed, installed and maintained
  • Ensure all surfaces are clean and maintained in good repair
  • Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
  • Ensure wiping cloths are clean, handled properly, restricted to a single task and a sanitizing solution is used
  • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair
  • General housekeeping is sufficient to maintain the premise in a clean and sanitary condition

Habsha Grocery, 5-130 Silvercreek Pkwy N (1 Critical)

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

Kenzo Ramen, 10-5 Clair Rd W (1 Critical/2 Non-Critical Infractions)

  • CRITICAL: Ensure food is held above 60°C (140°F) after cooking / rapid re-heating
  • Equipment is of sound and tight construction, in good repair and easily cleaned and sanitized
  • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair

Petro Canada, 80 Imperial Rd S (1 Critical)

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

Ray’s Chinese Restaurant, 35 Harvard Rd (1 Critical)

  • Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration

Red Papaya Thai & Grill, 31-55 Wyndham St N (2 Critical/2 Non-Critical Infractions)

  • CRITICAL: Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
  • CRITICAL: Cover all food in storage
  • Proper use and storage of clean utensils (including single service utensils)
  • Ensure hand washing station is only used for hand washing and is not obstructed in any way

Sunny Morning, 28 Macdonell St (2 Critical/2 Non-Critical Infractions)

  • CRITICAL: Ensure all food is protected from potential contamination and adulteration
  • CRITICAL: Ensure food is held above 60°C (140°F) after cooking / rapid re-heating
  • Store utensils in manner preventing contamination
  • Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized after each use and as often as is necessary to maintain such surfaces in a sanitary condition

Williams Fresh Cafe, 492 Edinburgh Rd S (3 Critical/6 Non-Critical Infractions)

  • CRITICAL: Thaw all hazardous foods maintaining a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less
  • CRITICAL: Cover all food in storage
  • CRITICAL: Provide hot and cold running water under pressure in areas where food is processed, prepared or manufactured
  • Adequate hand washing station(s) in all preparation / service areas, supplied with liquid soap and paper towels, and used for hand washing only
  • Ensure all surfaces are clean and maintained in good repair
  • Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
  • Ensure a sanitizing test kit is provided and used to verify the concentration of the sanitizing agent
  • Sanitary maintenance of and provision of required supplies in staff / public washroom facilities
  • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair

Wimpy’s Diner, 25 Wyndham St N (1 Critical/6 Non-Critical Infractions)

  • CRITICAL: Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
  • Ensure hand washing station is only used for hand washing and is not obstructed in any way
  • Proper use and storage of clean utensils (including single service utensils)
  • Food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed, installed and maintained
  • Ensure all surfaces are clean and maintained in good repair
  • Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair
  • Ensure wiping cloths are clean, handled properly, restricted to a single task and a sanitizing solution is used

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.

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