ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was A&W last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Feb 13, 2026. 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: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from Jul 23, 2024 to Feb 13, 2026.
Has A&W ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 23, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspections
Compliance Inspection
Feb 13, 2026
Infractions found
1 recorded violation
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Inspector’s Notes
Not in Compliance: Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards, Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair, Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair
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.
Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Feb 13, 2026 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Aug 22, 2025
Infractions found
3 recorded violations
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Inspector’s Notes
Not in Compliance: Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair
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.
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained
Inspector’s Notes
Not in Compliance: Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles are of sound and tight construction, Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles in good repair, Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles are cleaned and sanitized
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.
Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Aug 22, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Feb 4, 2025
Infractions found
2 recorded violations
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Inspector’s Notes
Not in Compliance: Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards, Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair, Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair
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.
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained
Inspector’s Notes
Not in Compliance: Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles are of sound and tight construction, Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles in good repair, Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles are cleaned and sanitized
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.