Restaurant · Waterloo Region, ON

Nostra Cucina

3 - 31 Manitou Dr

Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Infractions found

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Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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When was Nostra Cucina last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Apr 28, 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?: 3 inspections on record, from Oct 17, 2024 to Apr 28, 2026.
Has Nostra Cucina ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 17, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Compliance Inspection

Apr 28, 2026

Infractions found

1 recorded violation

criticalCode —Contamination

Official Wording

Food protected from contamination or adulteration

Inspector’s Notes

Corrected During Inspection: 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.), Apr 28, 2026 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Nov 4, 2025

Infractions found

1 recorded violation

criticalCode —Other

Official Wording

Food is held at 4�C (40�F) or less

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance

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.), Nov 4, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Oct 17, 2024

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: Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles are cleaned and sanitized , Ensure food contact equipment and utensils are free from cracks, crevices and open seams

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.), Oct 17, 2024 · Original Source