ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Zehrs Market last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Mar 10, 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?
3 inspections on record, from Aug 21, 2024 to Mar 10, 2026.
Has Zehrs Market ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 21, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
Compliance Inspection
Mar 10, 2026
Infractions found
1 recorded violation
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer
Inspector’s Notes
Corrected During Inspection: 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.
Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Mar 10, 2026 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Aug 1, 2025
Infractions found
4 recorded violations
minorCode —Handwashing
Official Wording
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers
Inspector’s Notes
Corrected During Inspection: 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.
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Inspector’s Notes
Not in Compliance: Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
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
Corrected During Inspection: Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles in good repair, 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.
Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Aug 1, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Aug 21, 2024
Infractions found
2 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.
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Inspector’s Notes
Not in Compliance: Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
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.