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Food store convenience / Variety · Waterloo Region, ON

A Plus Variety

102 - 318 Spruce St

Last inspected Jul 4, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was A Plus Variety last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jul 4, 2025. The result listed by Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.) was “Infractions found”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Jul 22, 2024 to Jul 4, 2025.
Has A Plus Variety ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 22, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Re-inspection

Jul 4, 2025

Infractions found

2 recorded violations

minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance: Maintain and arrange furniture to permit a clean and sanitary condition, Remove all materials not associated with the daily operation of the premises (s.7)

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode —Other

Official Wording

No room with food is used for sleeping purposes

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance: No food preparation or storage area is to be used for sleeping , Ensure room for sleeping purposes is removed

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Jul 4, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Jun 26, 2025

Re-inspection required

5 recorded violations

minorCode —Other

Official Wording

Maintenance of sanitary facilities

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode —Other

Official Wording

No room with food is used for sleeping purposes

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance: Ensure room for sleeping purposes is removed

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode —Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Garbage and waste (solid or liquid) collected and removed to ensure sanitary condition of premise

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance: Collect and remove garbage and waste as necessary to maintain sanitary conditions

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
criticalCode —Contamination

Official Wording

Food protected from contamination or adulteration

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance: Maintain and arrange furniture to permit a clean and sanitary condition, Maintain and arrange equipment to permit a clean and sanitary condition, Maintain and arrange appliances to permit a clean and sanitary condition, Remove all materials not associated with the daily operation of the premises (s.7)

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Jun 26, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Jul 22, 2024

Infractions found

2 recorded violations

minorCode —Other

Official Wording

Maintenance of sanitary facilities

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance: Maintain sanitary facility clean and in good repair

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance: Maintain and arrange furniture to permit a clean and sanitary condition, Maintain and arrange equipment to permit a clean and sanitary condition, Maintain and arrange appliances to permit a clean and sanitary condition, Remove all materials not associated with the daily operation of the premises (s.7)

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Jul 22, 2024 · Original Source

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