Food store convenience / Variety · Waterloo Region, ON

Big Bear Food Mart

1 - 1401 River Rd

Last inspected May 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Infractions found

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When was Big Bear Food Mart last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on May 28, 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, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Oct 24, 2025 to May 28, 2026.
Has Big Bear Food Mart ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 24, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Compliance Inspection

May 28, 2026

Infractions found

1 recorded violation

criticalCode —Other

Official Wording

Food is held at 4�C (40�F) or less

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance

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.), May 28, 2026 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Oct 24, 2025

Infractions found

2 recorded violations

criticalCode —Contamination

Official Wording

Food protected from contamination or adulteration

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance: Store food off the floor to prevent contamination

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

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

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.), Oct 24, 2025 · Original Source

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