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When was Gourmet Pizza Cafe last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Dec 19, 2025. 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: 3 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Dec 10, 2024 to Dec 19, 2025.
Has Gourmet Pizza Cafe ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 10, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspections
Compliance Inspection
Dec 19, 2025
Infractions found
3 recorded violations
minorCode —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.
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.
Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Dec 19, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Dec 10, 2024
Infractions found
6 recorded violations
minorCode —Handwashing
Official Wording
Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers
Inspector’s Notes
Not in Compliance: Provide paper towels in a dispenser at hand basin in food preparation area, Maintain hand washing stations with adequate supplies
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 or multi-service articles 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.