CHARTWELL MCCONNELL RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

Inspection summary

CHARTWELL MCCONNELL RETIREMENT RESIDENCE has been inspected 7 times by Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) since November 7, 2024. The most recent inspection, on July 14, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 7 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 9 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.

• Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

  This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

  Recorded 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on July 14, 2026. For example: Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration

• Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

  Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

  Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 7, 2025. For example: Food contact surfaces washed/rinsed/sanitized after each use

• 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, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

  Recorded once on October 7, 2025. For example: Adequate protection against the entry of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests

• Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

  Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

  Recorded 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 14, 2026. For example: The floor or floor coverings, the walls and ceiling are maintained in a sanitary condition and good repair

• Equipment and utensilsLower risk

  Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

  Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 14, 2026. For example: Non-food contact surfaces, shelves, furniture, equipment and appliances maintained in sanitary condition

About this data

These results come from Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU), 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.

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