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A-1 Chinese Restaurant

53 McNaughton Ave, Wallaceburg ON N8A 1R9 · Restaurant

Official record from Chatham-Kent →

Inspection summary

A-1 Chinese Restaurant has been inspected 60 times by Chatham-Kent Public Health since February 7, 2013. The most recent inspection, on October 8, 2026, found no infractions.

21 of 60 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 8 inspections with 25 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Food temperature control and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 16 times across 16 separate inspections, most recently on September 30, 2026. For example: Racks, shelves or pallets that are used to store food in a food premise must be designed to protect the food from contamination and must be readily cleanable S. 31

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 9 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on June 10, 2026. For example: Potentially hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less s. 27(1) a

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on March 17, 2026. For example: Mechanical dishwasher is properly constructed, designed, and maintained s. 20

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 10, 2026. For example: Premises is adequately protected against the entry and harbourage of pests s. 13

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 24, 2013. For example: Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers s.20(1)(c)

About this data

These results come from Chatham-Kent Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

60 inspections

  1. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  2. Required

    5 infractions

    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s. 7(1)c, d, g
      • Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair
    • Furniture, equipment and appliances in any room or place where food is prepared, processed, packaged, served, transported, manufactured, handled, sold, offered for sale or displayed shall be so constructed and arranged as to permit thorough cleaning and the maintaining of the room or place in a clean and sanitary condition s. 9
    • The ventilation system is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, and excessive heat s. 11
      • The ventilation system requires thorough cleaning
    • Racks, shelves or pallets that are used to store food in a food premise must be designed to protect the food from contamination and must be readily cleanable S. 31
      • Ensure racks shelves or pallets used to store food are designed to protect food from contamination and are readily cleanable
    • Sanitary facilities are kept sanitary, properly equipped, and in good repair s. 25
  3. Required

    5 infractions

    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s. 7(1)c, d, g
      • Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair
    • Furniture, equipment and appliances in any room or place where food is prepared, processed, packaged, served, transported, manufactured, handled, sold, offered for sale or displayed shall be so constructed and arranged as to permit thorough cleaning and the maintaining of the room or place in a clean and sanitary condition s. 9
      • Construct/arrange furniture, equipment, and appliances in such a way as to permit thorough cleaning of the premises
    • The ventilation system is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, and excessive heat s. 11
      • The ventilation system requires thorough cleaning
    • Premises is adequately protected against the entry and harbourage of pests s. 13
      • Ensure the premises is adequately protected against the entry of pests
    • Potentially hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less s. 27(1) a
      • Adjust or repair the refrigeration unit immediately. Do not store any potentially hazardous foods in the unit until it is able to maintain 4°C (40°F) or less
  4. Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • All food handlers practice good personal hygiene s. 33(1)
      • Food handlers must refrain from any conduct that could result in the contamination of food or food areas
  5. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s. 7(1)c, d, g
    • Mechanical dishwasher is properly constructed, designed, and maintained s. 20
    • Potentially hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less s. 27(1) a
      • Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
    • Observed certified Food Handler employee working at time of inspection s. 32
      • Register staff for a certified food handler training program such that at least one certified staff member is present in the food premises during all hours of food service operation
  6. Required

    4 infractions

    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s. 7(1)c, d, g
      • Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
      • Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair
    • The ventilation system is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, and excessive heat s. 11
      • The ventilation system requires thorough cleaning
    • Mechanical dishwasher is properly constructed, designed, and maintained s. 20
      • Ensure chlorine sanitizer is at least 100 ppm at 24°C or greater for at least 45 seconds
    • Observed certified Food Handler employee working at time of inspection s. 32
      • Register staff for a certified food handler training program such that at least one certified staff member is present in the food premises during all hours of food service operation
  7. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  8. Required

    6 infractions

    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s. 7(1)c, d, g
      • Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair
    • Furniture, equipment and appliances in any room or place where food is prepared, processed, packaged, served, transported, manufactured, handled, sold, offered for sale or displayed shall be so constructed and arranged as to permit thorough cleaning and the maintaining of the room or place in a clean and sanitary condition s. 9
      • Construct/arrange furniture, equipment, and appliances in such a way as to permit thorough cleaning of the premises
    • The ventilation system is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, and excessive heat s. 11
      • The ventilation system requires thorough cleaning
    • Racks, shelves or pallets that are used to store food in a food premise must be designed to protect the food from contamination and must be readily cleanable S. 31
      • Ensure racks shelves or pallets used to store food are designed to protect food from contamination and are readily cleanable
    • Sanitary facilities are kept sanitary, properly equipped, and in good repair s. 25
      • Equip facilities with a method of hand drying that uses single-service towels in a dispenser or a hot air dryer
    • Observed certified Food Handler employee working at time of inspection s. 32
      • Register staff for a certified food handler training program such that at least one certified staff member is present in the food premises during all hours of food service operation
  9. Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • The ventilation system is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, and excessive heat s. 11
      • The ventilation system requires thorough cleaning
  10. Required

    6 infractions

    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s. 7(1)c, d, g
      • Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair
    • The ventilation system is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, and excessive heat s. 11
      • The ventilation system requires thorough cleaning
    • Racks, shelves or pallets that are used to store food in a food premise must be designed to protect the food from contamination and must be readily cleanable S. 31
      • Ensure racks shelves or pallets used to store food are designed to protect food from contamination and are readily cleanable
    • Mechanical dishwasher is properly constructed, designed, and maintained s. 20
      • Ensure chlorine sanitizer is at least 100 ppm at 24°C or greater for at least 45 seconds
    • Potentially hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less s. 27(1) a
      • Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
    • Observed certified Food Handler employee working at time of inspection s. 32
      • Register staff for a certified food handler training program such that at least one certified staff member is present in the food premises during all hours of food service operation
  11. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  12. Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • The ventilation system is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, and excessive heat s. 11
      • The ventilation system requires thorough cleaning
  13. Required

    6 infractions

    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s. 7(1)c, d, g
      • Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair
    • The ventilation system is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, and excessive heat s. 11
      • The ventilation system requires thorough cleaning
    • Premises is adequately protected against the entry and harbourage of pests s. 13
      • Ensure the premises is adequately protected against the entry of pests
    • Racks, shelves or pallets that are used to store food in a food premise must be designed to protect the food from contamination and must be readily cleanable S. 31
      • Ensure racks shelves or pallets used to store food are designed to protect food from contamination and are readily cleanable
    • Potentially hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less s. 27(1) a
      • Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
    • Observed certified Food Handler employee working at time of inspection s. 32
      • Register staff for a certified food handler training program such that at least one certified staff member is present in the food premises during all hours of food service operation
  14. Required

    0 infractions

  15. Required

    3 infractions

    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s. 7(1)c, d, g
      • Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair
    • Premises is adequately protected against the entry and harbourage of pests s. 13
      • Ensure the premises is adequately protected against the entry of pests
    • Observed certified Food Handler employee working at time of inspection s. 32
  16. Required

    1 infraction

    • Observed certified Food Handler employee working at time of inspection s. 32
      • Register staff for a certified food handler training program such that at least one certified staff member is present in the food premises during all hours of food service operation
      • Maintain copies of valid food handler certificates from certified staff on site at all times
  17. Required

    1 infraction

    • General housekeeping is satisfactory s. 7(1)e, f
      • Maintain the premises in a clean and sanitary condition
  18. Required

    1 infraction

    • Premises is adequately protected against the entry and harbourage of pests s. 13
      • Ensure the premises is adequately protected against the entry of pests
  19. Required

    0 infractions

  20. Required

    0 infractions

  21. Required

    1 infraction

    • Sanitary facilities are kept sanitary, properly equipped, and in good repair s. 25
      • Ensure sanitary facilities are kept clean
  22. Required

    0 infractions

  23. Required

    0 infractions

  24. Required

    1 infraction

    • Observed certified Food Handler employee working at time of inspection s. 32
      • Register staff for a certified food handler training program such that at least one certified staff member is present in the food premises during all hours of food service operation
  25. Required

    1 infraction

    • Observed certified Food Handler employee working at time of inspection s. 32
      • Register staff for a certified food handler training program such that at least one certified staff member is present in the food premises during all hours of food service operation
  26. Required

    2 infractions

    • Sanitary facilities are kept sanitary, properly equipped, and in good repair s. 25
      • Ensure sanitary facilities are kept clean
    • Observed certified Food Handler employee working at time of inspection s. 32
  27. Required

    2 infractions

    • Potentially hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less s. 27(1) a
      • Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
    • Observed certified Food Handler employee working at time of inspection s. 32
  28. Required

    2 infractions

    • Potentially hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less s. 27(1) a
      • Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
    • Observed certified Food Handler employee working at time of inspection s. 32
      • Register staff for a certified food handler training program such that at least one certified staff member is present in the food premises during all hours of food service operation
  29. Required

    1 infraction

    • Observed certified Food Handler employee working at time of inspection s. 32
      • Register staff for a certified food handler training program such that at least one certified staff member is present in the food premises during all hours of food service operation
      • Maintain copies of valid food handler certificates from certified staff on site at all times
  30. Required

    1 infraction

    • Certified Food Handler (employee or supervisor) present at time of inspection. s. 32
      • Register staff for a certified food handler training program such that at least one certified staff member is present in the food premises during all hours of food service operation.
      • Maintain copies of valid food handler certificates from certified staff on site at all times.
  31. Required

    2 infractions

    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair. s. 7(1)c, d, g
      • Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair.
    • Certified Food Handler (employee or supervisor) present at time of inspection. s. 32
      • Register staff for a certified food handler training program such that at least one certified staff member is present in the food premises during all hours of food service operation.
  32. Required

    2 infractions

    • General housekeeping is satisfactory. s. 7(1)e, f
      • Maintain the premises in a clean and sanitary condition.
    • Certified Food Handler (employee or supervisor) present at time of inspection. s. 32
      • Register staff for a certified food handler training program such that at least one certified staff member is present in the food premises during all hours of food service operation.
  33. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  34. Required

    3 infractions

    • Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration s.22 / 23 / 26 / 27 / 36
      • Cover all food in storage
    • Equipment, non-food contact surfaces and linen are maintained, designed, constructed, installed and accessible for cleaning s.18 / 58 / 59
      • Maintain cupboards/shelving in a clean and sanitary manner
    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s.11(d) / (e); s.59(h)
      • Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
      • Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair
  35. Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration s.22 / 23 / 26 / 27 / 36
      • All cans, containers or wrappings of hazardous foods must bear labels as per Regulations s.36
  36. Follow-up

    3 infractions

    • Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration s.22 / 23 / 26 / 27 / 36
      • All cans, containers or wrappings of hazardous foods must bear labels as per Regulations s.36
      • Cover all food in storage
    • Equipment, non-food contact surfaces and linen are maintained, designed, constructed, installed and accessible for cleaning s.18 / 58 / 59
      • Ensure all surfaces are clean and maintained in good repair
      • Ensure all surfaces are readily cleanable and non-absorbent
    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s.11(d) / (e); s.59(h)
      • Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
      • Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair
  37. Required

    4 infractions

    • Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration s.22 / 23 / 26 / 27 / 36
      • All cans, containers or wrappings of hazardous foods must bear labels as per Regulations s.36
      • Cover all food in storage
      • Ensure all food is protected from potential contamination and adulteration
      • Store foods in containers that can be readily cleaned and sanitized
    • Constant supply of potable hot and cold running water under pressure s.20(1)(a) / (b)
      • Provide hot and cold running water in food preparation area
    • Equipment, non-food contact surfaces and linen are maintained, designed, constructed, installed and accessible for cleaning s.18 / 58 / 59
      • Ensure all surfaces are clean and maintained in good repair
      • Ensure all surfaces are readily cleanable and non-absorbent
      • Ensure refrigeration unit is maintained in good repair
      • Remove ice build up from freezer units
    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s.11(d) / (e); s.59(h)
      • Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
      • Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair
      • Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair
  38. Required

    0 infractions

  39. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  40. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  41. Required

    0 infractions

  42. Required

    0 infractions

  43. Required

    0 infractions

  44. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  45. Required

    4 infractions

    • Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers s.20(1)(c)
      • Ensure hand wash basin is only used for handwashing
    • Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration s.22 / 23 / 26 / 27 / 36
      • Cover all food in storage
    • Food contact surfaces washed / rinsed / sanitized after each use and following any operations when contamination may have occurred s.59(g) / 62 / 79
      • Ensure a chlorine solution of at least 200 ppm is used to sanitize large utensils / equipment / counters
    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s.11(d) / (e); s.59(h)
      • Ensure ceilings are kept clean and in good repair
  46. Required

    5 infractions

    • Washing hands thoroughly before and after handling food s.65(1)(e)
      • Ensure employees wash hands before commencing work
    • Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers s.20(1)(c)
      • Ensure hand wash basin is only used for handwashing
    • Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less s.32 / 33
      • Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
      • Thaw all hazardous foods maintaining a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less
    • Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration s.22 / 23 / 26 / 27 / 36
      • Cover all food in storage
    • Food contact surfaces washed / rinsed / sanitized after each use and following any operations when contamination may have occurred s.59(g) / 62 / 79
      • Wash, rinse and sanitize equipment / utensils after each use or as often as necessary
  47. Required

    0 infractions

  48. Required

    1 infraction

    • Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration s.22 / 23 / 26 / 27 / 36
      • Ensure all food is protected from potential contamination and adulteration
  49. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  50. Required

    3 infractions

    • Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less s.32 / 33
      • Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
      • Thaw all hazardous foods maintaining a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less
    • Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration s.22 / 23 / 26 / 27 / 36
      • Cover all food in storage
    • Mechanical ventilation operable where required s.15
      • Ventilation system requires thorough cleaning
  51. Required

    3 infractions

    • Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less s.32 / 33
      • Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
    • Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration s.22 / 23 / 26 / 27 / 36
      • Cover all food in storage
    • Food contact surfaces washed / rinsed / sanitized after each use and following any operations when contamination may have occurred s.59(g) / 62 / 79
      • Ensure a chlorine solution of at least 200 ppm is used to sanitize large utensils / equipment / counters
  52. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  53. Required

    2 infractions

    • Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration s.22 / 23 / 26 / 27 / 36
      • Store food at least 15 cm off the floor to prevent contamination s.22 / 23
      • Cover all food in storage
    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s.11(d) / (e); s.59(h)
      • Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
  54. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  55. Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • Equipment, non-food contact surfaces and linen are maintained, designed, constructed, installed and accessible for cleaning s.18 / 58 / 59
      • Ensure all surfaces are readily cleanable and non-absorbent
    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s.11(d) / (e); s.59(h)
      • Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair
  56. Required

    3 infractions

    • Equipment, non-food contact surfaces and linen are maintained, designed, constructed, installed and accessible for cleaning s.18 / 58 / 59
      • Ensure all surfaces are readily cleanable and non-absorbent
    • Sanitary maintenance of and provision of required supplies in staff / public washroom facilities s.68
      • Clean and sanitize washroom(s) at least once per day and as often as necessary
    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s.11(d) / (e); s.59(h)
      • Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
      • Ensure ceilings are kept clean and in good repair
      • Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair
  57. Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • Equipment, non-food contact surfaces and linen are maintained, designed, constructed, installed and accessible for cleaning s.18 / 58 / 59
      • Maintain cupboards/shelving in a clean and sanitary manner
  58. Required

    5 infractions

    • Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers s.20(1)(c)
      • Provide hot and cold running water in a basin for hand washing in food preparation area
    • Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration s.22 / 23 / 26 / 27 / 36
      • Ensure all food is protected from potential contamination and adulteration
    • Equipment, non-food contact surfaces and linen are maintained, designed, constructed, installed and accessible for cleaning s.18 / 58 / 59
      • Maintain cupboards/shelving in a clean and sanitary manner
    • Sanitary maintenance of and provision of required supplies in staff / public washroom facilities s.68
      • Clean and sanitize washroom(s) at least once per day and as often as necessary
    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s.11(d) / (e); s.59(h)
      • Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
  59. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  60. Required

    3 infractions

    • Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers s.20(1)(c)
      • Provide paper towels in a dispenser at hand basin in food preparation area
    • Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration s.22 / 23 / 26 / 27 / 36
      • Ensure all food is protected from potential contamination and adulteration
    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s.11(d) / (e); s.59(h)
      • Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards

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