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Colonial Variety Store

50 King St W Harrow ON N0R 1G0 · Convenience/Variety Store

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Inspection summary

Colonial Variety Store has been inspected 3 times by Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) since April 10, 2026. The most recent inspection, on October 1, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 3 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: 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.

  • 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 2 times on August 27, 2026. For example: Surfaces of equipment and facilities other than utensils are cleaned and sanitized as required

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 1, 2026. For example: Premises is free from every condition that may adversely affect the sanitary operation of the premises

About this data

These results come from Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU), 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.

3 inspections

  1. Required Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • Premises is free from every condition that may adversely affect the sanitary operation of the premises
      • (b) The floor or floor coverings are NOT tight, smooth and non-absorbent [N]
      • (c) The walls and ceilings are NOT readily cleanable, and/or maintained in a sanitary condition [N]
  2. Required

    3 infractions

    • Premises is free from every condition that may adversely affect the sanitary operation of the premises
      • (b) The floor or floor coverings are NOT tight, smooth and non-absorbent [N]
      • (c) The walls and ceilings are NOT readily cleanable, and/or maintained in a sanitary condition [N]
    • Surfaces of equipment and facilities other than utensils are cleaned and sanitized as required
      • (a) Surfaces of equipment and facilities are NOT cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary [S]
    • Manual dishwashing equipment and procedures are satisfactory
      • (b) Corrosion-resistant drainage racks are NOT provided [N]
      • (c) Proper wash, rinse, and sanitizing technique is NOT practiced [C]
  3. Required

    1 infraction

    • Premises is free from every condition that may adversely affect the sanitary operation of the premises
      • (b) The floor or floor coverings are NOT tight, smooth and non-absorbent [N]
      • (c) The walls and ceilings are NOT readily cleanable, and/or maintained in a sanitary condition [N]

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