Community Kitchen · Waterloo Region, ON

Cambridge Vineyard

147 Elgin St N

Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Infractions found

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When was Cambridge Vineyard last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Mar 10, 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: 3 violations 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 Jul 15, 2025 to Mar 10, 2026.
Has Cambridge Vineyard ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 15, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Compliance Inspection

Mar 10, 2026

Infractions found

3 recorded violations

criticalCode —Other

Official Wording

Food is held at 4�C (40�F) or less

Inspector’s Notes

Corrected During Inspection: Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4�C (40�F) or less

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode —Handwashing

Official Wording

Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers

Inspector’s Notes

Corrected During Inspection: Provide paper towels in a dispenser at hand basin in food preparation area

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

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 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Mar 10, 2026 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Jul 15, 2025

Re-inspection required

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: Ensure hot water sanitizer is at 82�C or greater for at least 10 seconds, Provide an easily readable thermometer for the dishwashing and sanitizing temperatures

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 15, 2025 · Original Source

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