Restaurant · Waterloo Region, ON

A&W

443 Highland Rd W

Last inspected Jan 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Infractions found

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More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more 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 Jan 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?: 5 inspections on record, from Jul 18, 2024 to Jan 13, 2026.
Has A&W ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 18, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Compliance Inspection

Jan 13, 2026

Infractions found

1 recorded violation

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

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Jan 13, 2026 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Jan 8, 2026

No violations found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Jan 8, 2026 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Jul 24, 2025

Infractions found

1 recorded violation

criticalCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Jul 24, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection