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JK's Restaurant

9 Norfolk St S Simcoe ON N3Y 2V8 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

JK's Restaurant has been inspected 7 times by Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (now Grand Erie Public Health) since November 28, 2024. The most recent inspection, on July 23, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

2 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Pests and Protecting food from contamination.

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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 23, 2026. For example: Potentially hazardous food is maintained at 60°C (140°F) or greater (C)

  • 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 and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on July 23, 2026. For example: Food premises is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests (C)

  • 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 November 28, 2024. For example: Food protected from contamination or adulteration (C)

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 23, 2025. For example: Cloths and towels are maintained in clean, good repair and used for dedicated purposes only (C)

  • 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 July 23, 2026. For example: Only Grade A or B domestic hen eggs are offered for sale, displayed, stored, handled, prepared, processed or distributed (C)

About this data

These results come from Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (now Grand Erie 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.

7 inspections

  1. Required

    4 infractions

    • Food premises is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests (C)
      • Ensure premises is kept free from insects, rodents and other pests
    • Potentially hazardous food is maintained at 60°C (140°F) or greater (C)
      • Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are maintained at 60°C (140°F) or greater after re-heating
    • Only Grade A or B domestic hen eggs are offered for sale, displayed, stored, handled, prepared, processed or distributed (C)
      • Only Grade A or B domestic hen eggs are permitted in a food premises
    • Accurate thermometers are available on site (NC)
      • Provide an easy-to-read, accurate indicating thermometer to check food storage temperatures
  2. Required

    0 infractions

  3. Required

    2 infractions

    • Cloths and towels are maintained in clean, good repair and used for dedicated purposes only (C)
      • Ensure wiping cloths are kept in a sanitizing solution when not in use
    • Ventilation system is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke and excessive heat (NC)
      • Ensure ventilation system, exhaust hood, filters, and canopy are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
  4. Required

    0 infractions

  5. Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • Potentially hazardous food is maintained at 60°C (140°F) or greater (C)
      • Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are maintained at 60°C (140°F) or greater after cooking
  6. Required

    2 infractions

    • Potentially hazardous food is maintained at 60°C (140°F) or greater (C)
      • Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are maintained at 60°C (140°F) or greater after cooking
    • Adequate lighting is provided for food preparation and cleaning (NC)
      • Provide required illumination during all hours of operation
  7. Required

    4 infractions

    • Food protected from contamination or adulteration (C)
      • Cover all food in storage
    • Potentially hazardous food is maintained at 4°C (40°F) or less (C)
      • Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
    • Potentially hazardous food is maintained at 60°C (140°F) or greater (C)
      • Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are maintained at 60°C (140°F) or greater after cooking
    • Adequate lighting is provided for food preparation and cleaning (NC)
      • Provide adequate lighting for food preparation and cleaning
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