Italian Cafe
88 Facer St, St. Catharines ON L2M 5J5 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
Italian Cafe has been inspected 5 times by Niagara Region Public Health since February 14, 2025. The most recent inspection, on March 4, 2026, found no infractions.
2 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct food-handling risks.
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 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 25, 2026. For example:
Certified food handler is onsite.
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 February 12, 2026. For example:
Surfaces which come in contact with food are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
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 once on February 14, 2025. For example:
Floors, walls and ceiling are well maintained and in good repair.
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.
5 inspections
- Re-inspection
0 infractions
- Re-inspection
1 infraction
- Certified food handler is onsite.
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- Surfaces which come in contact with food are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
- Certified food handler is onsite.
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- Floors, walls and ceiling are well maintained and in good repair.
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