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Frijoles!

3465 Portage Rd, Niagara Falls ON L2J 2K5 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

Frijoles! has been inspected 12 times by Niagara Region Public Health since October 24, 2024. The most recent inspection, on June 24, 2026, found no infractions.

4 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 6 inspections with 11 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Food temperature control and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 17, 2026. For example: Washrooms are provided, properly equipped, in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner.

  • 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 June 10, 2026. For example: Cold holding is adequate and maintained at 4°C (40°F) or lower.

  • 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 once on July 23, 2025. For example: Manual dishwashing is satisfactory.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 10, 2026. For example: Surfaces which come in contact with food are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 28, 2025. For example: An adequate number of handwashing stations are maintained and kept adequately supplied and are situated for convenient access by food handlers.

About this data

These results come from Niagara Region 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.

12 inspections

  1. Re-inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Re-inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • Surfaces which come in contact with food are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
    • Cold holding is adequate and maintained at 4°C (40°F) or lower.
  4. Re-inspection

    1 infraction

    • Washrooms are provided, properly equipped, in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner.
  5. Routine Inspection

    5 infractions

    • Washrooms are provided, properly equipped, in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner.
    • Floors, walls and ceiling are well maintained and in good repair.
    • Records are retained on premise.
    • Mechanical ventilation is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke and excessive heat.
    • Food premise is kept clean and maintained in a sanitary condition.
  6. Routine Inspection

    3 infractions

    • An adequate number of handwashing stations are maintained and kept adequately supplied and are situated for convenient access by food handlers.
    • Surfaces which come in contact with food are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
    • Food premise is kept clean and maintained in a sanitary condition.
  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • Surfaces which come in contact with food are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
    • Manual dishwashing is satisfactory.
  8. Re-inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Re-inspection

    1 infraction

    • An adequate number of handwashing stations are maintained and kept adequately supplied and are situated for convenient access by food handlers.
  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • Certified food handler is onsite.
    • An adequate number of handwashing stations are maintained and kept adequately supplied and are situated for convenient access by food handlers.
  11. Re-inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • Surfaces which come in contact with food are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
    • Raw food is separate from cooked and/or ready-to-eat foods during storage and handling.

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