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Coffee Culture

130 Lochiel St, Sarnia ON N7T 4C1 · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Coffee Culture has been inspected 5 times by Lambton Public Health since October 31, 2024. The most recent inspection, on July 28, 2026, recorded 5 infractions.

None of the 5 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 10 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Chemicals and toxic substances and Pests.

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 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 28, 2026. For example: Food is protected from potential contamination (i.e. food covered, labelled, off floor, stored on racks, sneeze guard, physical hazards).

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 28, 2026. For example: Food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed, installed, maintained, and located (smooth, non-absorbent, cleanable, corrosion resistant, non-toxic and free from contamination).

  • 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 once on May 26, 2025. For example: There is adequate protection against the entrance of insects, vermin, rodents, dust and fumes into the food premise.

  • 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 October 31, 2024. For example: Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less.

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

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

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 28, 2026. For example: Floors are clean and in good repair.

About this data

These results come from Lambton 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.

5 inspections

  1. Required

    5 infractions

    • Food is protected from potential contamination (i.e. food covered, labelled, off floor, stored on racks, sneeze guard, physical hazards).
      • Fail to protect food from potential contamination.
    • Food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed, installed, maintained, and located (smooth, non-absorbent, cleanable, corrosion resistant, non-toxic and free from contamination).
      • Fail to store food dispensing scoop, or other approved food dispensing utensil, in a manner preventing contamination of the scoop, utensil, or food product being dispensed.
    • Equipment, non-food contact surfaces and linen are maintained, designed, constructed, installed and accessible for cleaning.
      • Fail to maintain all surfaces clean and in good repair.
    • Floors are clean and in good repair.
      • Fail to maintain food premise with a tight, smooth and non-absorbent floor surface.
    • Lighting is adequate for food preparation and cleaning.
      • Fail to ensure that light(s) are appropriately covered.
  2. Required

    3 infractions

    • Food is protected from potential contamination (i.e. food covered, labelled, off floor, stored on racks, sneeze guard, physical hazards).
      • Fail to store food off the floor to prevent contamination.
    • Equipment, non-food contact surfaces and linen are maintained, designed, constructed, installed and accessible for cleaning.
      • Fail to maintain all surfaces as smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable.
    • Ceilings are clean and in good repair
      • Fail to ensure the ceiling of the food-handling room is kept clean and in good repair.
  3. Required

    2 infractions

    • Food is protected from potential contamination (i.e. food covered, labelled, off floor, stored on racks, sneeze guard, physical hazards).
      • Fail to store food off the floor to prevent contamination.
    • Ice that is used in the preparation and processing of food or drink is made from potable water and is stored in a sanitary manner.
      • Fail to store ice in a sanitary manner.
  4. Required

    5 infractions

    • Food is protected from potential contamination (i.e. food covered, labelled, off floor, stored on racks, sneeze guard, physical hazards).
      • Fail to store food off the floor to prevent contamination.
    • Food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed, installed, maintained, and located (smooth, non-absorbent, cleanable, corrosion resistant, non-toxic and free from contamination).
      • Fail to maintain counters, cutting boards, blocks, tables, or any other food contact surface in a smooth, non-absorbent, cleanable, corrosion resistant, or non-toxic manner.
    • There is adequate protection against the entrance of insects, vermin, rodents, dust and fumes into the food premise.
      • Fail to provide tightly sealed entrances and / or screened entrances to prevent insect / pest entry.
    • Floors are clean and in good repair.
      • Fail to ensure floor of food-handling room is kept clean and in good repair.
    • Ceilings are clean and in good repair
      • Fail to ensure the ceiling of the food-handling room is kept clean and in good repair.
  5. Required

    2 infractions

    • Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less.
      • Fail to maintain hazardous foods at 4°C (40°F) or colder due to malfunctioning refrigeration unit.
    • Raw food products are separated from ready-to-eat food products during storage and handling.
      • Fail to handle / store raw hazardous foods separately or below ready-to-eat foods to prevent contamination.

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