Compliance Inspection
Jul 17, 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.), Jul 17, 2025 · Original Source
Food store convenience / Variety · Waterloo Region, ON
Dechoice African Caribbean Food Store
C8 - 800 Franklin Blvd
Last inspected Jul 17, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Quick Answers
- When was Dechoice African Caribbean Food Store last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Jul 17, 2025. The result listed by Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.) was “No violations found”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 2 inspections on record, from Oct 8, 2024 to Jul 17, 2025.
- Has Dechoice African Caribbean Food Store 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 8, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspectionsCompliance Inspection
Oct 8, 2024
Infractions found
3 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
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 contaminationminorCode —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 floors, walls, and ceilings are tight, smooth, and non-absorbent
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 problemsminorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer
Inspector’s Notes
Not in Compliance: Provide and use test reagent to determine concentration of sanitizer
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 problemsOfficial record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Oct 8, 2024 · Original Source
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