Restaurant · Waterloo Region, ON

Williams Fresh Cafe

170 University Ave W

Last inspected May 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

Read Reviews on Google

Infractions found

Get the Next Inspection, Free.

We'll email you when Williams Fresh Cafe has a new health inspection. No spam, one-click unsubscribe.

Own this restaurant? Add an Inspection Badge to Your Website · Inspection Prep Checklist

More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

Quick Answers

When was Williams Fresh Cafe last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on May 26, 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: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from Jul 4, 2024 to May 26, 2026.
Has Williams Fresh Cafe ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 4, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Compliance Inspection

May 26, 2026

Infractions found

2 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

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 in good repair, Ensure food contact equipment and utensils are free from cracks, crevices and open seams

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.), May 26, 2026 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Oct 23, 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.), Oct 23, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Oct 2, 2025

Re-inspection required

3 recorded violations

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance: 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

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 in good repair, Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles are cleaned and sanitized , Ensure food contact equipment and utensils are corrosion-resistant and non-toxic

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.), Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Jan 27, 2025

Infractions found

3 recorded violations

minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner

Inspector’s Notes

Not in Compliance: 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

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

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Jan 27, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Jul 4, 2024

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

Not in Compliance: 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Jul 4, 2024 · Original Source