ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Tim Hortons last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on May 13, 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?
4 inspections on record, from Aug 26, 2024 to May 13, 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 Aug 26, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspections
Compliance Inspection
May 13, 2026
Infractions found
1 recorded violation
minorCode —Other
Official Wording
Maintenance of sanitary facilities
Inspector’s Notes
Not in Compliance: Maintain sanitary facility clean and in good repair, Equip sanitary facility with a supply of toilet paper
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.), May 13, 2026 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Jul 9, 2025
Infractions found
3 recorded violations
minorCode —Handwashing
Official Wording
Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers
Inspector’s Notes
Corrected During Inspection: Provide paper towels in a dispenser at hand basin in food preparation area, Provide soap in a dispenser at hand basin in the 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.
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Inspector’s Notes
Corrected During Inspection: Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair
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.
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 in good repair
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.
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers
Inspector’s Notes
Not in Compliance: Provide hand washing 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.
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.