Georgian Bay My Life Retirement
7 Harriet St, Penetanguishene ON L9M 1K8 · Long Term Care Kitchen
Inspection summary
Georgian Bay My Life Retirement has been inspected 5 times by Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit since November 18, 2024. The most recent inspection, on August 25, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.
None of the 5 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 10 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Pests.
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 findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.
Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk
Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.
Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on August 25, 2026. For example:
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer.
Food temperature controlHigher risk
Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.
Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 25, 2026. For example:
Internal temperature of potentially hazardous food maintained at 4° Celsius or lower.
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, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.
Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 28, 2026. For example:
Pest control shall be maintained in a food premise as prescribed in the regulation.
Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk
This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.
Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 8, 2025. For example:
Single service containers and articles kept free from contamination.
Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk
Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.
Recorded 9 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on August 25, 2026. For example:
Floors, walls and ceilings are clean and in good repair
About this data
These results come from Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, 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
- Routine
4 infractions
- Floors, walls and ceilings are clean and in good repair
- Food premises not maintained with clean floors and/or in good repair
- Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer.
- Fail to use or provide test reagent to determine concentration of sanitizer
- Operator practiced safe food handling to ensure food is safe to eat.
- Fail to protect food from contamination and/or adulteration
- Internal temperature of potentially hazardous food maintained at 4° Celsius or lower.
- Fail to maintain potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature of 4° Celsius or lower
- Floors, walls and ceilings are clean and in good repair
- Routine
6 infractions
- Floors, walls and ceilings are clean and in good repair
- Food premises not maintained with clean floors and/or in good repair
- Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces must be properly constructed and maintained.
- Fail to maintain equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles clean and sanitized
- General Housekeeping Satisfactory
- Fail to ensure room kept free from materials/equipment not regularly used
- Pest control shall be maintained in a food premise as prescribed in the regulation.
- Fail to protect against entry, harbouring and breeding of pests
- Internal temperature of potentially hazardous food maintained at 60° Celsius or higher.
- Fail to maintain potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature of 60° Celsius or higher
- Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment maintained.
- Fail to provide easily readable thermometer in refrigeration or hot-holding equipment
- Floors, walls and ceilings are clean and in good repair
- Routine
8 infractions
- Premises is operated and maintained free from conditions that may be an immediate health hazard.
- Fail to maintain premise free from conditions that may, be a health hazard, adversely affect the sanitary operation of the premise, or adversely affect the wholesomeness of the food
- Floors, walls and ceilings are clean and in good repair
- Food premises not maintained with clean floors and/or in good repair
- Food premises not maintained with clean walls and/or in good repair
- Single service containers and articles kept free from contamination.
- Fail to maintain single service containers and articles free from contamination
- Food premises shall be equipped and maintained as prescribed in the regulation.
- Fail to maintain handwashing stations with adequate supplies
- General Housekeeping Satisfactory
- Fail to ensure room kept free from materials/equipment not regularly used
- Fail to maintain the premises in a clean and sanitary manner
- Pest control shall be maintained in a food premise as prescribed in the regulation.
- Fail to protect against entry, harbouring and breeding of pests
- Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer.
- Fail to use or provide test reagent to determine concentration of sanitizer
- Food in storage protected from contamination.
- Fail to ensure racks, shelves or pallets are clean and designed to protect against contamination
- Premises is operated and maintained free from conditions that may be an immediate health hazard.
- Routine
2 infractions
- Food premises shall be equipped and maintained as prescribed in the regulation.
- Fail to maintain handwashing stations with adequate supplies
- Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces must be properly constructed and maintained.
- Fail to maintain equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles in good repair and or safe condition
- Fail to maintain equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles of sound and tight construction
- Food premises shall be equipped and maintained as prescribed in the regulation.
- Routine
6 infractions
- Floors, walls and ceilings are clean and in good repair
- Food premises not maintained with clean floors and/or in good repair
- Food premises not maintained with clean walls and/or in good repair
- Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed in a clean and sanitary manner.
- Fail to maintain and arrange equipment in clean and sanitary condition
- Pest control shall be maintained in a food premise as prescribed in the regulation.
- Fail to maintain records of pest control measures taken
- Fail to retain pest control records for one year
- Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer.
- Fail to use or provide test reagent to determine concentration of sanitizer
- Operator practiced safe food handling to ensure food is safe to eat.
- Improper cooling
- Food handler completed food handler training.
- Fail to ensure presence of food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation
- Floors, walls and ceilings are clean and in good repair
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