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Restaurant · Waterloo Region, ON

Harper's Deli

9 - 620 Davenport Rd

Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Harper's Deli last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Feb 24, 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, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Aug 13, 2025 to Feb 24, 2026.
Has Harper's Deli ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 13, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Compliance Inspection

Feb 24, 2026

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
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 multi-service articles after each use and as often as necessary, 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 contamination

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Feb 24, 2026 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Aug 13, 2025

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: Ensure wiping cloths are kept in a sanitizing solution when not in use

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 —Contamination

Official Wording

Food protected from contamination or adulteration

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance: Store raw foods separate and below cooked / ready-to-eat foods

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 contamination

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Aug 13, 2025 · Original Source

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