Restaurant · Waterloo Region, ON

Tim Hortons

235 Franklin Blvd

Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Infractions found

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Quick Answers

When was Tim Hortons last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Mar 19, 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 Nov 14, 2024 to Mar 19, 2026.
Has Tim Hortons ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 14, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Compliance Inspection

Mar 19, 2026

Infractions found

1 recorded violation

criticalCode —Chemicals

Official Wording

Toxic or poisonous substances required for maintenance in food premises are stored and handled as prescribed in the regulation

Inspector’s Notes

Corrected During Inspection: Use toxic/poisonous substances in a manner to prevent contamination of food and/or causing a health hazard

In Plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Mar 19, 2026 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Nov 25, 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.), Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Apr 16, 2025

Infractions found

2 recorded violations

minorCode —Handwashing

Official Wording

Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance: Hand washing station must be used only for hand washing of employees, Ensure hand washing basin is unobstructed and accessible for hand washing

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

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 of sound and tight construction, 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

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Apr 16, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection