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 October 1 and 15, 2023, according to the “Check Before You Choose website.

*No infractions found

CHILDCARE

Child Care & Learning Centre, 20 Arboretum Rd
Lakeside Child Care Centre, 7654 Conservation Rd

FOOD TRUCKS/CARTS

Big Jerk Smokehouse
DoG DaZe Coffee Company, 20 Alma St. S

INSTITUTION

Centennial C.V.I. Cafeteria, 289 College Ave W
John F. Ross C.V.I., 21 Meyer Dr
Polycon Cafeteria, 65 Independance Pl

RESTAURANT/BAR

2 Queens Café, 48 Victoria Rd S
Bollywood Bistro/Bazaar, 4-561 York Rd
Fixed Gear Brewing, 2-5 Edinburgh Rd S
Mr. Puffs, 101-5 Woodlawn Rd
puffle CAFE, 7-219 Silvercreek Pkwy N
Royal Brewing Company, 199 Victoria Rd S
Royal City Restaurant, 241 Edinburgh Rd N
The Saffron Indian Restaurant and Bar, 5 Municipal St
Simplii Delight, 221 Woodlawn Rd W

TAKEOUT/SNACK BAR

BarBurrito, 7-35 Harvard Rd
Fat Bastard Burrito, 55 MacDonell St
Mr. Sub, 23 Wellington St E
Portions – Distinctive Meals and More Inc, 340 Woodlawn Rd W
Pyramid Pizza & Wings, 206 Speedvale Ave W
Tim Hortons, 715 Wellington St W
Tim Hortons (Esso), 435 Woodlawn Rd W
Topper’s Pizza, 3-492 Edinburgh Rd S

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

Creelman Hall Marketplace, 50 Stone Rd E
Creelman Lower Level & Bake Shop, 50 Stone Rd E
Royal City Grill, 50 Stone Rd E
UC Food Court, 50 Stone Rd E
UC KFC/Poutinee’s, 50 Stone Rd E

VARIETY/GROCERY

Benjamin’s Bodega, 88 Waterloo Ave
Butcher Shop and Grocers, 25-219 Silvercreek Pkwy N
Paola ‘s Fine Cheeses, 1-1027 Gordon St
Rowe Farms, 1027 Gordon St

OTHER

BKT Tam, 42 Carden St
Bliss Dough, 3 Watson Rd S
A Gentle Man, 30 Eleanor Court
Oven Ready, 111 Watson Rd S

*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).

Adobo Fresh Burrito, 28-328 Speedvale Ave E (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed, installed and maintained
• General housekeeping is sufficient to maintain the premise in a clean and sanitary condition

The Alley, 92 Gordon St (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• Ensure manual dishwashing includes the three steps: wash, rinse, and sanitize

Co-Operators – Dana Hospitality, 130 MacDonell St (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• Maintain sanitizing solutions according to manufacturer’s instructions

Denny’s Guelph, 327 Woodlawn Rd W (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Ensure ice cream scoops are kept in a dipper-well with running water or maintained in a manner preventing bacterial growth
• Provide tightly sealed entrances and / or screened entrances to prevent the entry of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests

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

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

Doogies & Pablos, 37 Wyndham St N (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Adequate protection against the entrance of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests
• Ensure all surfaces are clean and maintained in good repair

Fierce Friends Food, 1C-291 Woodlawn Rd W (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Ventilation hood and/or filters require cleaning
• Provide hot and cold running water for hand washing in food preparation area

Fusion Authentic Indian Cuisine, 96 Gordon St (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Provide hot and cold running water for hand washing in food preparation area
• Adequate protection against the entrance of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests

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

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

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

Milestones, 185 Stone Rd W (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• Ensure ceilings are kept clean and in good repair

Paghman Kabob, 7-650 Scottsdale Dr (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Equip facility with paper towels in a dispenser / hot air dryer
• Easily readable, accurate indicating thermometers used to verify food preparation and storage temperatures

Pizza Hut, 1-649 Scottsdale Dr (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

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

Ray’s Chinese Restaurant, 35 Harvard Rd (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Sanitizing solution must be prepared as often as is necessary to maintain the required concentration
• Adequate protection against the entrance of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests

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

• Ensure all surfaces are clean and maintained in good repair

Red Chevron Club, 34 Elizabeth St (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

Shawarma Fusion, 3-130 Silvercreek Pkwy N (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair

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

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

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

Turtle Jack’s Muskoka Grill, 515 Woodlawn Rd W (2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Ensure all surfaces are clean and maintained in good repair
• Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair

UC 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

UC 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

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

Warka Restaurant, 75 Willow Rd (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• Sanitary maintenance of and provision of required supplies in staff / public washroom facilities

The Wing Spot, 23 Quebec St (3 Non-Critical Infractions)

• Provide paper towels at hand washing station in food preparation area
• Ensure a sanitizing test kit is provided and used to verify the concentration of the sanitizing agent
• Ventilation hood and/or filters require cleaning

The Wingery, 9-218 Silvercreek Pkwy N (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

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

Zen Gardens Vegetarian Restaurant, 104 Surrey St E (1 Non-Critical Infraction)

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

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

Bobby O’Brien’s / Opus, 90 Macdonell St (2 Critical/2 Non-Critical Infractions)

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

Brass Taps, 50 Stone Rd E (1 Critical)

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

Chung Chun Rice Hotdog, 16-35 Harvard Rd (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
• Proper manual dishwashing procedure followed (wash, rinse, sanitize)

Crazy Carrot, 101-30 Wyndham St N (1 Critical)

• Hazardous food is cooled in a manner minimizing the growth of pathogens

La Cucina Pizzeria, 43 Wyndham St N (1 Critical)

• Hazardous food is cooled in a manner minimizing the growth of pathogens

DoughBox Wood Fired Pizza and Pasta, 6B-292 Stone Rd W (1 Critical)

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

El Mejor Burrito/UC Shawarma, 50 Stone Rd E (1 Critical)

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

Guelph BBQ, 3A-650 Scottsdale Dr (1 Critical/1 Non-Critical Infraction)

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

Habsha Grocery, 5-130 Silvercreek Pkwy N (1 Critical/4 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
• Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized after each use and as often as is necessary to maintain such surfaces in a sanitary condition
• Ensure every sanitary facility is kept sanitary, properly equipped and in good repair at all times

Jimmy Jazz/Royal Electric/Roy’s Pizza, 52 Macdonell St (1 Critical/4 Non-Critical Infractions)

• CRITICAL: Hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
• Ensure clean wash / rinse water is provided
• Maintain sanitizing solutions according to manufacturer’s instructions
• Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
• General housekeeping is sufficient to maintain the premise in a clean and sanitary condition

Miijidaa Cafe & Bistro, 37 Quebec St (1 Critical/4 Non-Critical Infractions)

• CRITICAL: Ensure all food is protected from potential contamination and adulteration
• Store utensils in manner preventing contamination
• Ensure a sanitizing test kit is provided and used to verify the concentration of the sanitizing agent
• Ensure wiping cloths are clean, handled properly, restricted to a single task and a sanitizing solution is used
• Clean and sanitize washroom(s) at least once per day and as often as necessary

Northwest Cafe, 1 Stone Rd W (1 Critical/1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• CRITICAL: Hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
• Adequate hand washing station(s) in all preparation / service areas, supplied with liquid soap and paper towels, and used for hand washing only

Osmow’s, 8-35 Harvard Rd (1 Critical)

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

Quiznos, 3-292 Stone Rd W (1 Critical/1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• CRITICAL: Hot holding: minimum of 60°C (140°F) after cooking / rapid re-heating
• 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

Shakespeare Arms, 35 Harvard Rd (1 Critical/1 Non-Critical Infraction)

• CRITICAL: Cover all food in storage
• Ensure ceilings are kept clean and in good repair

Shanghai 360, 435 Stone Rd W (1 Critical/2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• CRITICAL: Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration
• Ensure floors are kept clean and 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

Shawarma Alley, 43 Macdonell St (1 Critical/2 Non-Critical Infractions)

• CRITICAL: Hot holding: minimum of 60°C (140°F) after cooking / rapid re-heating
• Provide an easily readable, accurate thermometer to measure the internal temperature of hazardous foods
• Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards

Tony’s Billiards, A-82 Macdonell St (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
• 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)
  Maintain sanitizing solutions according to manufacturer’s instructions

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.