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Central Tavern

24121 Winter Line Rd, Pain Court ON N0P 1Z0 · Restaurant

Official record from Chatham-Kent →

Inspection summary

Central Tavern has been inspected 29 times by Chatham-Kent Public Health since April 16, 2013. The most recent inspection, on March 26, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

10 of 29 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Protecting food from contamination and Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 26, 2026. For example: Mechanical dishwasher is properly constructed, designed, and maintained s. 20

  • 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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on December 12, 2025. For example: All food is protected from contamination and adulteration s. 26(1)

  • 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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on December 17, 2024. For example: Potentially hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less s. 27(1) a

  • 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 once on November 3, 2016. For example: Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers s.20(1)(c)

  • 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 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on September 29, 2023. For example: All equipment, utensils, and multi-service articles used for food production, display, or sale purposes are properly constructed and maintained s. 8

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.

29 inspections

  1. Required

    1 infraction

    • 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
  2. Required

    2 infractions

    • 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
    • All food is protected from contamination and adulteration s. 26(1)
      • Ensure all food is protected from contamination and adulteration
  3. Required

    0 infractions

  4. Required

    5 infractions

    • General housekeeping is satisfactory s. 7(1)e, f
      • Maintain the premises in a clean and sanitary condition
    • Premises is equipped with an adequate number of hand washing stations that are maintained, kept adequately supplied, and situated for convenient access by food handlers s. 7(3)c, 7(4).
      • Provide a hand washing station in a convenient location for access by food handlers
      • Ensure hand washing stations are used only for employee hand washing
    • 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
    • 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
    • All food is protected from contamination and adulteration s. 26(1)
  5. Required

    3 infractions

    • General housekeeping is satisfactory s. 7(1)e, f
      • Maintain the premises in a clean and sanitary condition
      • Remove all materials not associated with the daily operation of food premises
    • Premises is equipped with an adequate number of hand washing stations that are maintained, kept adequately supplied, and situated for convenient access by food handlers s. 7(3)c, 7(4).
      • Ensure hand washing stations are kept adequately supplied with soap and paper towel dispensers
    • Potentially hazardous food is not held at temperatures between 4°C(40°F) and 60°C(140°F) for the purpose of preparation, processing, and manufacturing for longer than 2 hours s. 27(2) a
  6. Required

    5 infractions

    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s. 7(1)c, d, g
      • Ensure ceilings are kept clean and in good repair
      • Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair
      • Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair
    • Premises is equipped with an adequate number of hand washing stations that are maintained, kept adequately supplied, and situated for convenient access by food handlers s. 7(3)c, 7(4).
      • Ensure hand washing stations are used only for employee hand washing
    • All equipment, utensils, and multi-service articles used for food production, display, or sale purposes are properly constructed and maintained s. 8
      • Ensure all equipment, utensils, and surfaces are kept in good repair
    • 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
    • All food is protected from contamination and adulteration s. 26(1)
      • Ensure all food is protected from contamination and adulteration
  7. Required

    2 infractions

    • Mechanical dishwasher is properly constructed, designed, and maintained s. 20
    • Potentially hazardous foods being held hot are held at or above 60°C (140°F) after cooking/rapid reheating s. 27(1) b
      • Ensure potentially hazardous foods are being held hot at or above 60°C (140°F) or above after cooking/rapid reheating
  8. Required

    0 infractions

  9. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  10. Required

    1 infraction

    • 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
  11. Required

    0 infractions

  12. Required

    0 infractions

  13. Required

    1 infraction

    • 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.
  14. Required

    1 infraction

    • 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.
  15. Required

    1 infraction

    • Hot holding: minimum of 60°C (140°F) after cooking / rapid re-heating s.33(2)(b)
      • Ensure food is held above 60°C (140°F) after cooking / rapid re-heating
      • Hot holding units are not to be used for cooking or re-heating
  16. Required

    0 infractions

  17. Required

    0 infractions

  18. Required

    2 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
    • Equipment, non-food contact surfaces and linen are maintained, designed, constructed, installed and accessible for cleaning s.18 / 58 / 59
      • Maintain refridgeration unit in a clean & sanitary manner
  19. Required

    0 infractions

  20. Required

    1 infraction

    • Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer s.77
      • Chlorine sanitizer concentration must be at least 100 parts per million at 24°C or greater for at least 45 seconds
  21. Required

    1 infraction

    • 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
  22. Required

    0 infractions

  23. Required

    1 infraction

    • 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
  24. 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
      • Store food at least 15 cm off the floor to prevent contamination s.22 / 23
      • 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
      • 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
  25. Required

    1 infraction

    • Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration s.22 / 23 / 26 / 27 / 36
  26. Required

    1 infraction

    • 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
  27. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  28. Required

    3 infractions

    • Only Grade A or B eggs permitted s.54
      • Only Grade A or B eggs permitted
    • Proper storage of clean utensils (including single service utensils) s.81
      • Store utensils in manner preventing contamination
    • Equipment, non-food contact surfaces and linen are maintained, designed, constructed, installed and accessible for cleaning s.18 / 58 / 59
      • Remove ice build up from freezer units
  29. Required

    1 infraction

    • 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

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