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Group / Lodging Home (>9) · Waterloo Region, ON

Ark Residential Care Facility

125 Water St N

Last inspected Nov 25, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Ark Residential Care Facility last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 25, 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: 3 violations recorded, including 2 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Apr 22, 2025 to Nov 25, 2025.
Has Ark Residential Care Facility ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 22, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Compliance Inspection

Nov 25, 2025

Infractions found

3 recorded violations

criticalCode —Contamination

Official Wording

Food protected from contamination or adulteration

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance: Store raw foods separate and below cooked / ready-to-eat foods

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
criticalCode —Contamination

Official Wording

Multi-service articles and food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized after each use and following operations where contamination may have occurred

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance: Clean and sanitize food contact surfaces or equipment as often as necessary

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 —Other

Official Wording

Certified food handler present in the food service premise

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance: Ensure a food handler or supervisor, who is a certified food handler, is present during all hours of operation

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.), Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Apr 22, 2025

Infractions found

2 recorded violations

criticalCode —Contamination

Official Wording

Multi-service articles and food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized after each use and following operations where contamination may have occurred

Inspector’s Notes

Corrected During Inspection: Clean and sanitize food contact surfaces or equipment as often as necessary

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 —Other

Official Wording

Certified food handler present in the food service premise

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance: Ensure a food handler or supervisor, who is a certified food handler, is present during all hours of operation

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.), Apr 22, 2025 · Original Source

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