Black Bear Bakery Inc.
30 Church St, St. Catharines ON L2R 3B6 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
Black Bear Bakery Inc. has been inspected once by Niagara Region Public Health, on June 17, 2026. The most recent inspection, on June 17, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.
In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Cleaning and sanitizing.
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.
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 once on June 17, 2026. For example:
Equipment used for refrigeration or hot holding contain accurate indicating thermometers.
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 once on June 17, 2026. For example:
Mechanical dishwashing is properly constructed, designed and maintained.
Equipment and utensilsLower risk
Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.
Recorded once on June 17, 2026. For example:
Surfaces which come in contact with food are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
About this data
These results come from Niagara Region 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.
1 inspection
- Routine Inspection
3 infractions
- Surfaces which come in contact with food are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
- Equipment used for refrigeration or hot holding contain accurate indicating thermometers.
- Mechanical dishwashing is properly constructed, designed and maintained.
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