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 1 and 31, 2023, according to the “Check Before You Choose website.
*No infractions found
CHILDCARE
Royal City Montessori Academy, 55 Devere Dr
FOOD TRUCKS/CARTS
Big Jerk Smokehouse
Blitzful Treats
The Food Truck, 460 Speedvale Ave W
INSTITUTION
St. Joseph’s Health Centre, 100 Westmount Rd
RESTAURANT/BAR
Beertown Public House, 433 Stone Rd W
Edo Japan, 6A-292 Stone Road W
Freshii, 1-84 Clair Rd E
Infamous Eatery, 257 Grange Rd
The Kolkata Club, 19-35 Harvard Rd
Montana’s Cookhouse, 201 Stone Rd W
Shawarma Express and Pizza, 2-245 Edinburgh Rd S
Starberry Cafe, 1-450 Woodlawn Rd W
Sunny Morning, 28 Macdonell St
TKRE & Holy Shakes, 3-105 Clair Rd E
TAKEOUT/SNACK BAR
A & W Restaurant, 20 Wellington St E
A & W Restaurant, 555 Woodlawn Rd W
Burrito Boyz, 221 Woodlawn Rd
City Pizza, 6-20 Woodlawn Rd. E
Domino’s Pizza, 304 Stone Rd W
Funvilla, 2-32 Watson Pkwy S
Green Goddess Fromagerie, 563 Woolwich St
Harvey’s, 12 Gordon St
Mr. Sub, 240 Silvercreek Pkwy N
NAOKI Sushi Counter/Bar, 11 Woodlawn Rd W
Pizza Nova, B2-5 Clair Rd W
Pizza Pizza, 71 Willow Rd
Pizzaville, 106 Silvercreek Pkwy N
Quesada Burritos & Tacos, 2-103 Clair Rd E
Red Swan Pizza, 951 Gordon St
Subway, 987 Gordon St
Tim Hortons, 386 Speedvale Ave E
Tim Hortons, 28 Wellington St E
Tim Hortons, 232 Silvercreek Pkwy N
Yiayia Greek, 11-304 Stone Rd W
UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH
Northwest Cafe, 1 Stone Rd W
VARIETY/GROCERY
Buns Master Bakery, 256 Silvercreek Pky N
Café 245, 100-245 Hanlon Creek Blvd
Esso – On the Run, 435 Woodlawn Rd W
The Indian Supermarket, 170 Silvercreek Pkwy N
Kitchen Food Fair, 104-103 Clair Rd E
Market Fresh Meat & Produce, 10 Paisley St
Rakev Catering Store, 66 Dawson Rd
OTHER
Denso Manufacturing – Dana Hospitality, 900 Southgate Dr
FEWD, 86 Glasgow St N
HOPE House, 10 Cork St E
TLK Catering, 583 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).
Angelino’s Fresh Choice Market, 16 Stevenson St S (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Proper manual dishwashing procedure followed (wash, rinse, sanitize)
L’Angolo Cafe, 1-204 Silvercreek Pkwy N (3 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Ensure there is a certified food handler present on-site at all times of operation
- Ensure every sanitary facility is kept sanitary, properly equipped and in good repair at all times
- Adequate hand washing station(s) in all preparation / service areas, supplied with liquid soap and paper towels, and used for hand washing only
BarBurrito, 190 Clair Rd E (2 Non-Critical Infractions)
- Provide hot and cold running water for hand washing in food preparation area
- Sanitizing solution must be prepared as often as is necessary to maintain the required concentration
Borealis Grille & Bar, 1388 Gordon St (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair
Chartwell Wellington Park Retirement Residence, 181 Janefield Ave (2 Non-Critical Infractions)
- Equipment is of sound and tight construction, in good repair and easily cleaned and sanitized
- Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair
City Pizza, 10-35 Harvard Rd (2 Non-Critical Infractions)
- 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
Diwa Indian Cuisine, 336 Speedvale Ave W (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
Dynamite Pizza, 15 Speedvale Ave 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
Edible Arrangements, 5A-292 Stone Rd W (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Ensure there is a certified food handler present on-site at all times of operation
The Elliott Community, 170 Metcalfe St (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair
Flour Barrel, 115 Wyndham St N (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Provide tightly sealed entrances and / or screened entrances to prevent the entry of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests
Galaxy Cinema, 485 Woodlawn Rd W (2 Non-Critical Infractions)
- Sanitizing solution must be prepared as often as is necessary to maintain the required concentration
- Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair
Gotcha Bubble Tea, 2C-650 Scottsdale Dr (2 Non-Critical Infractions)
- Ensure there is a certified food handler present on-site at all times of operation
- Only Grade A or B domestic hen eggs permitted in a food premise
Guac Mexi Grill, 5-1005 Paisley Rd (2 Non-Critical Infractions)
- Proper use and storage of clean utensils (including single service utensils)
- Ensure a sanitizing test kit is provided and used to verify the concentration of the sanitizing agent
Helmand Kabob House, 8-486 Woodlawn Rd E (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Mechanical ventilation operable and kept clean
Indian Spice House, A-336 Speedvale Ave W (2 Non-Critical Infractions)
- Ensure inspection results are posted on-site by posting either the inspection report or the Check Before You Choose sign
- Ensure ceilings are kept clean and in good repair
Jumbo 3 for 1, 2-235 Starwood Dr (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
- Mechanical ventilation operable and kept clean
The Great Canadian Bagel, 18-320 Stone Rd W (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Daily housekeeping practices must be improved
Heavenly Dreams Ice Cream (2 Non-Critical Infractions)
- Equip facility with paper towels in a dispenser / hot air dryer
- Provide tightly sealed entrances and / or screened entrances to prevent the entry of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests
Kelsey’s Restaurant, 26 Clair Rd W (2 Non-Critical Infractions)
- Equip facility with paper towels in a dispenser / hot air dryer
- Provide tightly sealed entrances and / or screened entrances to prevent the entry of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests
KFC, 50 Wellington St E (2 Non-Critical Infractions)
- Sanitary maintenance of and provision of required supplies in staff / public washroom facilities
- Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized after each use and as often as is necessary to maintain such surfaces in a sanitary condition
Manouche Express Mediterranean Grill, 88-84 Gordon St (2 Non-Critical Infractions)
- Proper manual dishwashing procedure followed (wash, rinse, sanitize)
- Ensure a sanitizing test kit is provided and used to verify the concentration of the sanitizing agent
Menchies Frozen Yogurt, 4-292 Stone Rd W (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Quaternary ammonium compound must be at least 200 parts per million at 24°C or greater for at least 45 seconds
New Orleans Pizza, 500 Willow Rd (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Store utensils in manner preventing contamination
Norfolk Manor, 128 Norfolk St (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair
Pita Pit, 4-204 Silvercreek Pkwy 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
Red Brick Café, 8 Douglas St (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Store utensils in manner preventing contamination
Rocky’s Drive In, 520 Elizabeth St (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
Shoeless Joe’s Restaurant, 5 Clair Rd W (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair
Subway, 130 Silvercreek Pkwy 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
Taco Bell, 455 Woodlawn Rd W (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
Taste Fine Foods, A-728 York Rd (2 Non-Critical Infractions)
- Ensure all surfaces are clean and maintained 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
Tim Hortons, 987 Gordon St (2 Non-Critical Infractions)
- Store utensils in manner preventing contamination
- Ensure all surfaces are clean and maintained in good repair
Walmart, 11 Woodlawn Rd W (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Ensure there is a certified food handler present on-site at all times of operation
W Sushi, 235 Edinburgh Rd S (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair
YMCA of Three Rivers at St Michael Catholic School, 9 McElderry Rd (1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
*Critical infraction: A violation found during an inspection that could be a health hazard.
Baker Street Station, 76 Baker St (2 Critical/3 Non-Critical Infractions)
- CRITICAL: Hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
- CRITICAL: Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration
- Ensure wiping cloths are clean, handled properly, restricted to a single task and a sanitizing solution is used
- General housekeeping is sufficient to maintain the premise in a clean and sanitary condition
- Adequate protection against the entrance of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests
Chatime, 24-35 Harvard Rd (1 Critical/1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- CRITICAL: Ensure all food is protected from potential contamination and adulteration
- Provide paper towels at hand washing station in food preparation area
Dairy Queen, 4-304 Stone Rd W (1 Critical/3 Non-Critical Infractions)
- CRITICAL: Ensure all food is protected from potential contamination and adulteration
- Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair
- Ventilation hood and/or filters require cleaning
- General housekeeping is sufficient to maintain the premise in a clean and sanitary condition
Diana Downtown, 141 Wyndham St N (2 Critical)
- Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
- Hazardous food is cooled in a manner minimizing the growth of pathogens
Fat Duck Gastro Pub, 210 Kortright Rd W (2 Critical/1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- CRITICAL: Hazardous food is cooled in a manner minimizing the growth of pathogens
- CRITICAL: Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration
- Ensure all surfaces are clean and maintained in good repair
Food & Drug Basics, 222 Silvercreek Pkwy N (1 Critical/1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- CRITICAL: Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration
- Equipment is of sound and tight construction, in good repair and easily cleaned and sanitized
Freshii, C3-89 Gordon St (1 Critical/4 Non-Critical Infractions)
- CRITICAL: Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration
- 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
- Sanitizing solution must be prepared as often as is necessary to maintain the required concentration
- Equip facility with paper towels in a dispenser / hot air dryer
Gordon Sushi House, 1219 Gordon St (2 Critical/1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- CRITICAL: Ensure food is held above 60°C (140°F) after cooking / rapid re-heating
- CRITICAL: Ensure all food is protected from potential contamination and adulteration
- Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair
Guelph Country Club – Jesse’s on the Green, 133 Woodlawn Rd (3 Critical/9 Non-Critical Infractions)
- CRITICAL: Hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or les
- CRITICAL: Store raw hazardous foods separate and below cooked / ready-to-eat foods
- CRITICAL: Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration
- Adequate hand washing station(s) in all preparation / service areas, supplied with liquid soap and paper towels, and used for hand washing only
- Proper use and storage of clean utensils (including single service utensils)
- Food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed, installed and maintained
- Equipment is of sound and tight construction, in good repair and easily cleaned and sanitized
- Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
- Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized after each use and as often as is necessary to maintain such surfaces in a sanitary condition
- Frequency of garbage removal adequate to maintain the premises in a sanitary condition
- Mechanical ventilation operable and kept clean
- General housekeeping is sufficient to maintain the premise in a clean and sanitary condition
Heal Wellness, 118 Wyndham St N (1 Critical/2 Non-Critical Infractions)
- CRITICAL: Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
- Provide hot and cold running water for hand washing in food preparation area
- Ensure all surfaces are clean and maintained in good repair
Heritage House Retirement Living, 2113 Gordon St (1 Critical)
- Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
Hungry Ninja, 122 Wyndham St N (1 Critical)
- Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
Lucky Belly Food, 763 Woolwich St (2 Critical/1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- CRITICAL: Hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
- CRITICAL: Hot holding: minimum of 60°C (140°F) after cooking / rapid re-heating
- Equipment is of sound and tight construction, in good repair and easily cleaned and sanitized
Milestone’s Restaurant, 185 Stone Road W (1 Critical/3 Non-Critical Infractions)
- CRITICAL: Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration
- Food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed, installed and maintained
- Iodine concentration must be at least 25 parts per million at 24°C or greater for at least 45 seconds
- Sanitizing solution must be prepared as often as is necessary to maintain the required concentration
Olive Tree, 1467 Gordon St S (1 Critical/3 Non-Critical Infractions)
- CRITICAL: Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration
- Take precautions to ensure food is not contaminated by hair
- 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
Quality Indian Food & Spice, 500 Willow Rd (1 Critical/2 Non-Critical Infractions)
- CRITICAL: Ensure all frozen hazardous foods are stored in a frozen state
- Adequate hand washing station(s) in all preparation / service areas, supplied with liquid soap and paper towels, and used for hand washing only
- General housekeeping is sufficient to maintain the premise in a clean and sanitary condition
Red Papaya Thai & Grill, 31-55 Wyndham St N (2 Critical)
- Ensure food is held above 60°C (140°F) after cooking / rapid re-heating
- Hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
Simply Convenient, C-1219 Gordon St (1 Critical/2 Non-Critical Infractions)
- CRITICAL: Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
- Provide sufficient detergent or chemicals for washing or sanitizing
- Store all food off the floor
Smoke’s Poutine, 40 Cork St E (1 Critical)
- Hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
Stacked Pancake and Breakfast House, 8-20 Woodlawn Rd E (1 Critical/3 Non-Critical Infractions)
- CRITICAL: Ensure all food is protected from potential contamination and adulteration
- Ensure there is a certified food handler present on-site at all times of operation
- Easily readable, accurate indicating thermometers used to verify food preparation and storage temperatures
- Proper use and storage of clean utensils (including single service utensils)
Stone Lodge, 165 Cole Rd (1 Critical)
- Ensure all food is protected from potential contamination and adulteration
Subway, 370 Stone Rd W (2 Critical/1 Non-Critical Infraction)
- CRITICAL: Ensure food is held above 60°C (140°F) after cooking / rapid re-heating
- CRITICAL: Ensure all food is protected from potential contamination and adulteration
- Provide an easily readable, accurate thermometer to measure the internal temperature of hazardous foods
Tandoori Shawarma & Pizza, 101-1515 Gordon St (1 Critical/4 Non-Critical Infractions)
- CRITICAL: Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration
- Adequate hand washing station(s) in all preparation / service areas, supplied with liquid soap and paper towels, and used for hand washing only
- Equipment is of sound and tight construction, in good repair and easily cleaned and sanitized
- Proper manual dishwashing procedure followed (wash, rinse, sanitize)
- General housekeeping is sufficient to maintain the premise in a clean and sanitary condition
Town’s Heart, 20 Cowan Pl (1 Critical)
- Cover all food in storage
U of G – Level Zero Kitchen, 50 Stone Rd E (2 Critical)
- Hazardous food is cooled in a manner minimizing the growth of pathogens
- Ensure all food is protected from potential contamination and adulteration
Victoria’s Pizza, 4-210 Kortright Rd (1 Critical/4 Non-Critical Infractions)
- CRITICAL: Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration
- 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
- Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair
- Proper manual dishwashing procedure followed (wash, rinse, sanitize)
Village of Arbour Trails, 32 Bayberry Dr (1 Critical)
- Ensure food is held above 60°C (140°F) after cooking / rapid re-heating
Wimpy’s Diner, 25 Wyndham St N (1 Critical/3 Non-Critical Infractions)
- CRITICAL: Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration
- Provide paper towels at hand washing station in food preparation area
- Ensure all surfaces are easily cleanable and non-absorbent
- Adequate protection against the entrance of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests
York Rd Kitchen and Chocolate Bar, 648 York Rd (1 Critical/2 Non-Critical Infractions)
- CRITICAL: Hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
- Ensure a sanitizing test kit is provided and used to verify the concentration of the sanitizing agent
- Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
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