DEAN'S SHAWARMA
417 Main Street South, Alexandria, K0C 1A0 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
DEAN'S SHAWARMA has been inspected 7 times by Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) since September 9, 2024. The most recent inspection, on August 11, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
2 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Cleaning and sanitizing.
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.
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 2 times on April 14, 2026. For example:
Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less or 60°C (140°F) or higher
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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 15, 2025. For example:
Food contact surfaces washed/rinsed/sanitized after each use
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 11, 2026. For example:
The floor or floor coverings, the walls and ceiling are maintained in a sanitary condition and good repair
Food safety training and certificationLower risk
Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.
Recorded once on September 15, 2025. For example:
Every operator of a food service premise ensures that there is at least one food handler or supervisor on the premise who has completed food handler training during every hour in which the premise is operating
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 September 9, 2024. 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.
7 inspections
- Required
1 infraction
- The floor or floor coverings, the walls and ceiling are maintained in a sanitary condition and good repair
- Follow-up
0 infractions
- Required
2 infractions
- Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less or 60°C (140°F) or higher
- Thermometers used to verify food preparation and storage temperatures
- Required
2 infractions
- Every operator of a food service premise ensures that there is at least one food handler or supervisor on the premise who has completed food handler training during every hour in which the premise is operating
- Food contact surfaces washed/rinsed/sanitized after each use
- Required
0 infractions
- Required
2 infractions
- Food contact surfaces washed/rinsed/sanitized after each use
- Food processed in a safe manner
- Required
2 infractions
- The floor or floor coverings, the walls and ceiling are maintained in a sanitary condition and good repair
- Non-food contact surfaces, shelves, furniture, equipment and appliances maintained in sanitary condition