Serving Kitchen · Waterloo Region, ON

Traverse Independence - Opportunity Centre

18a - 450 Westheights Dr

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

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Quick Answers

When was Traverse Independence - Opportunity Centre last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jun 19, 2026. The result listed by Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.) was “Re-inspection required”.
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?: 2 inspections on record, from Oct 31, 2025 to Jun 19, 2026.
Has Traverse Independence - Opportunity Centre ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 31, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Compliance Inspection

Jun 19, 2026

Re-inspection required

1 recorded violation

criticalCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance: Ensure hot water sanitizer is at 82�C or greater for at least 10 seconds, Provide an easily readable thermometer for the dishwashing and sanitizing temperatures

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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

Compliance Inspection

Oct 31, 2025

Infractions found

2 recorded violations

minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

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.

More about other finding

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Oct 31, 2025 · Original Source

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