Eastside Mario's
1337 London Rd, Sarnia ON N7S 1P6 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
Eastside Mario's has been inspected 4 times by Lambton Public Health since December 16, 2024. The most recent inspection, on March 30, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.
None of the 4 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Chemicals and toxic substances and Protecting food from contamination.
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 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on March 30, 2026. For example:
Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, correct water temperature and timing cycles, sanitizer at correct concentration (NSF/ANSI Standard 3 Dishwasher).
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 once on March 30, 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).
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 once on June 24, 2025. For example:
Food is protected from potential contamination (i.e. food covered, labelled, off floor, stored on racks, sneeze guard, physical hazards).
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 March 30, 2026. For example:
Lighting is adequate for food preparation and cleaning.
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 March 30, 2026. For example:
Equipment, non-food contact surfaces and linen are maintained, designed, constructed, installed and accessible for cleaning.
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.
4 inspections
- Required
4 infractions
- Food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed, installed, maintained, and located (smooth, non-absorbent, cleanable, corrosion resistant, non-toxic and free from contamination).
- Fail to ensure equipment / utensil(s) / dishware are readily cleanable and in good repair.
- 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 refrigerated space in a clean and sanitary manner.
- Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, correct water temperature and timing cycles, sanitizer at correct concentration (NSF/ANSI Standard 3 Dishwasher).
- Fail to ensure iodine concentration is at least 12.5 - 50 parts per million at 24°C or greater for at least 45 seconds.
- Lighting is adequate for food preparation and cleaning.
- Fail to ensure that light(s) are appropriately covered.
- Food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed, installed, maintained, and located (smooth, non-absorbent, cleanable, corrosion resistant, non-toxic and free from contamination).
- Required
2 infractions
- Thermometers are used to verify food preparation and storage temperatures.
- Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, correct water temperature and timing cycles, sanitizer at correct concentration (not a NSF/ANSI Standard 3 Dishwasher).
- Fail to ensure iodine concentration is at least 25 parts per million at 24°C or greater for at least 45 seconds.
- 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.
- Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, correct water temperature and timing cycles, sanitizer at correct concentration (not a NSF/ANSI Standard 3 Dishwasher).
- Food is protected from potential contamination (i.e. food covered, labelled, off floor, stored on racks, sneeze guard, physical hazards).
- Required
2 infractions
- Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, correct water temperature and timing cycles, sanitizer at correct concentration (not a NSF/ANSI Standard 3 Dishwasher).
- Fail to ensure iodine concentration is at least 25 parts per million at 24°C or greater for at least 45 seconds.
- Ceilings are clean and in good repair
- Fail to ensure food premise is maintained in a manner that permits proper cleaning / sanitary maintenance of ceilings.
- Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, correct water temperature and timing cycles, sanitizer at correct concentration (not a NSF/ANSI Standard 3 Dishwasher).
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