Food Take Out · Waterloo Region, ON

Chungchun Rice Hotdog

1 - 160 University Avenue West

Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Chungchun Rice Hotdog last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 20, 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: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from Oct 17, 2024 to Jan 20, 2026.
Has Chungchun Rice Hotdog ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 17, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Compliance Inspection

Jan 20, 2026

Infractions found

2 recorded violations

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: 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

minorCode —Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Food handlers who come into contact with food/utensils do so in a sanitary manner

Inspector’s Notes

Corrected During Inspection: Ensure food handlers wash hands as often as necessary

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Jan 20, 2026 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Nov 21, 2025

Infractions found

2 recorded violations

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: 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

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 floors 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.), Nov 21, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Jul 15, 2025

Infractions found

3 recorded violations

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

minorCode —Handwashing

Official Wording

Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers

Inspector’s Notes

Corrected During Inspection: Hand washing station must be used only for hand washing of employees, Ensure hand washing basin is unobstructed and accessible for hand washing

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

Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance: Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair, 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 15, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Jan 29, 2025

Infractions found

2 recorded violations

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: Ensure food contact equipment and utensils are free from cracks, crevices and open seams

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

minorCode —Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Food handlers who come into contact with food/utensils do so in a sanitary manner

Inspector’s Notes

Corrected During Inspection: Ensure food handlers wash hands as often as necessary

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Jan 29, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Oct 17, 2024

Infractions found

3 recorded violations

minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cloths and towels maintained in clean, good repair and not used for other purposes

Inspector’s Notes

Corrected During Inspection: Provide sanitizing solution for wiping cloths/rinsing large utensils/rinsing food contact surfaces

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

criticalCode —Chemicals

Official Wording

Toxic or poisonous substances required for maintenance in food premises are stored and handled as prescribed in the regulation

Inspector’s Notes

Corrected During Inspection: Store toxic/poisonous substances in container bearing identifying labels

In Plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

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: Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles are of sound and tight construction, Ensure equipment, utensils, and multi-service articles are suitable for intended purposes (food-grade), Ensure food contact equipment and utensils are free from cracks, crevices and open seams

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 17, 2024 · Original Source