More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Farah Market Express last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Mar 26, 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?
3 inspections on record, from Jan 27, 2025 to Mar 26, 2026.
Has Farah Market Express ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 27, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
Compliance Inspection
Mar 26, 2026
Infractions found
2 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
Not in Compliance: 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.
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers
Inspector’s Notes
Corrected During Inspection: 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 record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Mar 26, 2026 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Feb 25, 2025
Infractions found
1 recorded violation
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 record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Feb 25, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Jan 27, 2025
Re-inspection required
5 recorded violations
minorCode —Handwashing
Official Wording
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers
Inspector’s Notes
Not in Compliance: Provide hand washing 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.
Corrected During Inspection: Ensure manual dishwashing includes the three steps: wash, rinse, and sanitize
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.
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer
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.
Either mechanical or manual dishwashing is provided
Inspector’s Notes
Not in Compliance: Provide adequate equipment (manual or mechanical) for cleaning and sanitizing utensils as required, Provide drainage racks that are corrosion-resistant, Provide a 2-compartment sink of sufficient size
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.