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Food store convenience / Variety · Waterloo Region, ON

Sunny's Mini Mart

280 Lancaster St W

Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Sunny's Mini Mart last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Mar 4, 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: 3 violations 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 Apr 10, 2025 to Mar 4, 2026.
Has Sunny's Mini Mart ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 10, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Compliance Inspection

Mar 4, 2026

Infractions found

3 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
minorCode —Pests

Official Wording

Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance: Provide tightly sealed entrances and / or screened entrances to prevent the entry of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
criticalCode —Contamination

Official Wording

Food protected from contamination or adulteration

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance: Store food off the floor to prevent contamination

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.), Mar 4, 2026 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Apr 14, 2025

No violations found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Apr 14, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Apr 10, 2025

Re-inspection required

3 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 multi-service articles are suitable for intended purposes (food-grade)

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 —Other

Official Wording

Food is held at 4�C (40�F) or less

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance: Adjust or repair the refrigeration unit immediately. Do not store any hazardous foods in the unit until it is able to maintain hazardous foods at 4�C (40�F) or less, 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.

More about other finding
minorCode —Pests

Official Wording

Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance: Provide tightly sealed entrances and / or screened entrances to prevent the entry of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Apr 10, 2025 · Original Source

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