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Chartwell Bankside Retirement Residence

71 Bankside Dr

Last inspected Jun 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

Infractions found

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Quick Answers

When was Chartwell Bankside Retirement Residence last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jun 5, 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?: 6 inspections on record, from Oct 30, 2024 to Jun 5, 2026.
Has Chartwell Bankside Retirement Residence ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 30, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

Compliance Inspection

Jun 5, 2026

Infractions found

1 recorded violation

minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance

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.), Jun 5, 2026 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Feb 19, 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

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.), Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Oct 8, 2025

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

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.), Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Jul 14, 2025

Infractions found

2 recorded violations

criticalCode —Contamination

Official Wording

Food protected from contamination or adulteration

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance: Cover all food in storage

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 —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 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Jul 14, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Mar 28, 2025

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.), Mar 28, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Oct 30, 2024

Infractions found

2 recorded violations

minorCode —Handwashing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance

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

Corrected During Inspection: 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Oct 30, 2024 · Original Source