More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Food Basics last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Apr 1, 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?
4 inspections on record, from Jul 23, 2024 to Apr 1, 2026.
Has Food Basics ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 23, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspections
Compliance Inspection
Apr 1, 2026
Infractions found
1 recorded violation
minorCode —Other
Official Wording
Certified food handler present in the food service premise
Inspector’s Notes
Not in Compliance: Ensure a food handler or supervisor, who is a certified food handler, is present during all hours of operation
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Apr 1, 2026 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Sep 16, 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.), Sep 16, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
May 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.
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 record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), May 21, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Jul 23, 2024
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.