Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Pam's Home-Style Grill last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Apr 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?
3 inspections on record, from May 15, 2025 to Apr 24, 2026.
Has Pam's Home-Style Grill ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 15, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
Compliance Inspection
Apr 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: 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.
Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Apr 24, 2026 · Original Source
Re-inspection
May 20, 2025
Infractions found
1 recorded violation
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cloths and towels maintained in clean, good repair and not used for other purposes
Inspector’s Notes
Corrected During Inspection: 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.
Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), May 20, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
May 15, 2025
Infractions found
5 recorded violations
criticalCode —Food temperature
Official Wording
Hot holding: minimum of 60�C (140�F) after cooking / rapid re-heating
Inspector’s Notes
Corrected During Inspection: Ensure food is held above 60�C (140�F) after cooking / rapid re-heating
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Cloths and towels maintained in clean, good repair and not used for other purposes
Inspector’s Notes
Corrected During Inspection: 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.
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.
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.