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 September 16-30, 2023, according to the “Check Before You Choose website.

*No infractions found

CHILDCARE

Lillian’s Children’s Centre, 500 Willow Rd

FOOD TRUCKS/CARTS

Hungry Horse
Raging Cajun BBQ & Catering

INSTITUTION

Heritage House Retirement Living, 2113 Gordon St

RESTAURANT/BAR

2 Queens Café, 48 Victoria Rd S
Ah So Sushi, 117-141 Woolwich St
Buon Gusto Restaurant, 69 Wyndham St N
Cutten Fields, 190 College Ave E
D Spot Desserts, 3-35 Harvard Rd
The Golf House, 11 & 12B-650 Woodlawn Rd W
Little Pearl Café, 130 Woodland Glen Dr
Retour Bistro, 103-150 Wellington St E
Royal Brewing Company, 199 Victoria Rd S
Royal Cuisine, 15-259 Grange Rd
Turtle Jack’s Muskoka Grill, 515 Woodlawn Rd W
Wild Wing, 320 Eastview Rd
Wild Wing, 12-320 Eastview Rd

TAKEOUT/SNACK BAR

Coco Chicken, 71 Macdonell St
Cutten Fields, 190 College Ave E
Little Caesars Pizza, 130 Silvercreek Pky N
Mary Brown’s Chicken & Taters, 170 Silvercreek Pkwy N
Mr. Sub, 23 Wellington St E
Philthy Philly’s Cheesesteak & Poutinerie, 85 Macdonell St
Pita Pit, 105 Clair Rd E
Planet Bean Coffee, 1-2 Wyndham St N
Pressed for Time Paninis, 113 Macdonell St
The Saffron Indian Restaurant and Bar, 5 Municipal St
Sugo on Surrey, 117 Surrey St E
Tim Hortons, 715 Wellington St W

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

Creelman Lower Level & Bake Shop, 50 Stone Rd E
Creelman Hall Marketplace, 50 Stone Rd E

VARIETY/GROCERY

Milk & Co. Gourmet Cookies, A-3 Wyndham Street N
Gluten Free Bread, 42 Carden St
Klops Meats And Deli, 442 York Rd
Paola ‘s Fine Cheeses, 1-1027 Gordon St
Pioneer On the Run, 715 Wellington St W
Zehrs Markets, 1045 Paisley Rd

OTHER

Guelph Innovation Centre Pilot Plant #1, 88 McGilvray St
Polycon Cafeteria, 65 Independance Pl
Trapped Escape Games and Events, 4-259 Grange Rd

*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).

L’Angolo Cafe, 1-204 Silvercreek Pky N (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Ensure inspection results are posted on-site by posting either the inspection report or the Check Before You Choose sign
• Adequate hand washing station(s) in all preparation / service areas, supplied with liquid soap and paper towels, and used for hand washing only

Atmosphere Café + Etc., 24 Carden St (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• Store utensils in manner preventing contamination

Bombay Kitchen Fine Indian & Hakka Chinese Cuisine, 105 Macdonell St (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

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

The Cornerstone, 1 Wyndham St N (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
• Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair

Domino’s Pizza, 8/9-23 Wellington Street East (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

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

Fat Bastard Burrito, 55 MacDonell St (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• Ensure wash water is between 60°C and 71°C

Java Bean Cafe, 101-175 Chancellor’s Way (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

Little Caesars Pizza, 328 Speedvale Ave E (3 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Ensure there is a certified food handler present on-site at all times of operation
• Proper use and storage of clean utensils (including single service utensils)
• Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair

Louie’s on Lewis Lounge & Hall, 84 Lewis Rd (5 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
• Provide paper towels at hand washing station in food preparation area
• Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
• Sanitary maintenance of and provision of required supplies in staff / public washroom facilities
• Remove and store garbage as necessary to maintain sanitary conditions

McCabe’s Irish Pub & Grill, 9 Wyndham St N (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• 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

Mia Mamma, 644 Imperial Rd N (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

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

Na-Ha-Thai’s Kitchen, 471 York Rd (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• Chlorine sanitizer concentration must be at least 100 parts per million at 24°C or greater for at least 45 seconds

Pita Pit, 65 Macdonell St (3 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
• 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

Pizzalux, 17-218 Silvercreek Pkwy N (4 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
• Adequate hand washing station(s) in all preparation / service areas, supplied with liquid soap and paper towels, and used for hand washing only
• Provide tightly sealed entrances and / or screened entrances to prevent the entry of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests
• General housekeeping is sufficient to maintain the premise in a clean and sanitary condition

Planet Bean, 369 Gordon St (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• Equip facility with paper towels in a dispenser / hot air dryer

Real Deal Sports Bar & Billiards, 224 Victoria Rd S (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• Ensure all surfaces are clean and maintained in good repair

Redbox Noshery, 45 Macdonell St (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Equip facility with hot and cold running water
• Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair

R.U. Serious Restaurant, 22-130 Silvercreek Pky N (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
• General housekeeping is sufficient to maintain the premise in a clean and sanitary condition

Symposium Cafe, 304 Stone Rd W (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• Provide an easily readable, accurate indicating thermometer to check food storage temperatures

Tahini’s, 3-5 Clair Rd W (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• Equipment is of sound and tight construction, in good repair and easily cleaned and sanitized

Tim Hortons, A-415 Woodlawn Rd W (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

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

Tim Hortons, 204 Victoria 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

University Centre Subway, 50 Stone Rd E (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• 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

University Centre Booster Juice, 50 Stone Rd E (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• 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

The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro, 97 Wyndham St N (3 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Ensure all surfaces are clean and maintained in good repair
• Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair
• Provide tightly sealed entrances and / or screened entrances to prevent the entry of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests

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

Brass Taps, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Rd E (1 Critical)

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

China Express, 10A-362 Speedvale Ave E (1 Critical)

• Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration

Coco Latte, 55 Wyndham St N (1 Critical/1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• CRITICAL: Cover all food in storage
• Ensure all surfaces are clean and maintained in good repair

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

• CRITICAL: Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration
• Sanitizing solution must be prepared as often as is necessary to maintain the required concentration

Goody’s Restaurant, 1-340 Woodlawn Rd W (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

Hampton Inn & Suites, 725 Imperial Rd N (1 Critical/3 Non-Critical Infractions)

• CRITICAL: Food handlers wash hands before commencing work and after potential contamination
• 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
• Adequate protection against the entrance of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests

Pho Kinh Do, 650 Woodlawn Rd W (1 Critical/2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• CRITICAL: Ensure all food is protected from potential contamination and adulteration
  Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair
• Chlorine sanitizer concentration must be at least 100 parts per million at 24°C or greater for at least 45 seconds

Two Plus Pizza, 208 Yorkshire St N (2 Critical/3 Non-Critical Infractions)

• CRITICAL: Food handlers wash hands before commencing work and after potential contamination
• CRITICAL: Ensure all food is protected from potential contamination and adulteration
• Ensure all surfaces are clean and maintained in good repair
• Ensure hand washing station is only used for hand washing and is not obstructed in any way
• Adequate protection against the entrance of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests

Wyndham Variety/My Kitty Cafe, 117 Wyndham St N (1 Critical/3 Non-Critical Infractions)

• CRITICAL: Cover all food in storage
• Store utensils in manner preventing contamination
• Ensure a sanitizing test kit is provided and used to verify the concentration of the sanitizing agent
• Adequate hand washing station(s) in all preparation / service areas, supplied with liquid soap and paper towels, and used for hand washing only

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