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Restaurant · Waterloo Region, ON

Hamilton Dabbawala Kitchener

S26 - 700 Strasburg Rd

Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Hamilton Dabbawala Kitchener last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 8, 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: 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 Sep 22, 2025 to Jan 8, 2026.
Has Hamilton Dabbawala Kitchener ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 22, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Compliance Inspection

Jan 8, 2026

Infractions found

3 recorded violations

minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance: Maintain and arrange equipment to permit a clean and sanitary condition

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 —Other

Official Wording

Food is held at 4�C (40�F) or less

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance: Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4�C (40�F) or less

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
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

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Jan 8, 2026 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Sep 22, 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 22, 2025 · Original Source

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