Food Take Out · Waterloo Region, ON

Jj's Convenience & Cafe

1 - 296 Highland Rd E

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

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Infractions found

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When was Jj's Convenience & Cafe 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: 1 violation recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Dec 5, 2024 to Feb 24, 2026.
Has Jj's Convenience & Cafe ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 5, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Compliance Inspection

Feb 24, 2026

Infractions found

1 recorded violation

criticalCode —Other

Official Wording

Food is held at 4�C (40�F) or less

Inspector’s Notes

Corrected During Inspection

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

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

Compliance Inspection

Sep 22, 2025

Infractions found

2 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

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 Wording

Cloths and towels maintained in clean, good repair and not used for other purposes

Inspector’s Notes

Corrected During Inspection: Change sanitizing solution for wiping cloths at a minimum of every 2 hours, or as often as necessary, to maintain the solution clean and sanitary at all times, 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Sep 22, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection