SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Mary Brown's Chicken And Taters last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Mar 3, 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?
5 inspections on record, from Sep 18, 2024 to Mar 3, 2026.
Has Mary Brown's Chicken And Taters ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 18, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
5 inspections
Compliance Inspection
Mar 3, 2026
Infractions found
1 recorded violation
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.
Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Mar 3, 2026 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Sep 15, 2025
Infractions found
1 recorded violation
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
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.
The premises is operated and maintained free from potential/immediate health hazards
Inspector’s Notes
Not in Compliance: CLOSE FOOD PREMISES, Provide hot and cold running water under pressure where food is processed, prepared, manufactured or where utensils are cleaned
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers
Inspector’s Notes
Not in Compliance: Provide hot and cold running water for hand washing 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.