Meltwich Food Co.
646 Richmond St, London ON N6A 3G6 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
Meltwich Food Co. has been inspected 12 times by Middlesex-London Health Unit since February 28, 2023. The most recent inspection, on October 16, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.
2 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 11 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Chemicals and toxic substances.
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.
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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 16, 2026. For example:
Mechanical dishwashers are constructed, designed and maintained to ensure utensils are sanitized as required
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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 28, 2026. For example:
Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment for potentially hazardous food is maintained
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 11, 2024. For example:
Toxic or poisonous substances are stored and handled properly
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.
Recorded once on August 28, 2026. For example:
Handwashing stations are maintained and adequately supplied
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 August 31, 2024. For example:
Pest control is maintained
About this data
These results come from Middlesex-London 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.
12 inspections
- Follow-up
2 infractions
- Mechanical dishwashers are constructed, designed and maintained to ensure utensils are sanitized as required
- Fail to ensure that clean chlorine solution is at least 100 parts per million at 24°C (75°F) or greater for at least 45 seconds
- Floor and floor coverings are tight, smooth, non-absorbent (except in food service areas) and clean and in good repair
- Fail to maintain floors clean and in good repair
- Mechanical dishwashers are constructed, designed and maintained to ensure utensils are sanitized as required
- Required
6 infractions
- Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment for potentially hazardous food is maintained
- Fail to provide accurate, easily readable thermometer for refrigeration and hot-holding
- Handwashing stations are maintained and adequately supplied
- Fail to maintain handwashing stations with adequate supplies
- Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained
- Fail to maintain equipment, utensils and / or multi-service articles of sound and tight construction and in good repair
- Fail to maintain equipment, utensils and / or multi-service articles in a form and material that can be cleaned and sanitized
- Mechanical dishwashers are constructed, designed and maintained to ensure utensils are sanitized as required
- Fail to ensure that clean wash water is maintained between 60°C (140°F) and 71°C (160°F)
- Floor and floor coverings are tight, smooth, non-absorbent (except in food service areas) and clean and in good repair
- Fail to maintain floors clean and in good repair
- Food handler or supervisor present during operation has completed food handler training
- Fail to ensure the presence of a food handler or supervisor, who has completed food handler training, during every hour of operation in a food service premises
- Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment for potentially hazardous food is maintained
- Follow-up
1 infraction
- Garbage and waste (solid or liquid) are collected and removed to ensure sanitary condition of premises
- Fail to remove garbage and waste as often as necessary to maintain sanitary condition
- Garbage and waste (solid or liquid) are collected and removed to ensure sanitary condition of premises
- Required
1 infraction
- Garbage and waste (solid or liquid) are collected and removed to ensure sanitary condition of premises
- Required
1 infraction
- Food handler or supervisor present during operation has completed food handler training
- Fail to ensure the presence of a food handler or supervisor, who has completed food handler training, during every hour of operation in a food service premises
- Food handler or supervisor present during operation has completed food handler training
- Required
0 infractions
- Required
1 infraction
- Mechanical dishwashers are constructed, designed and maintained to ensure utensils are sanitized as required
- Fail to use sanitizing agent in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
- Mechanical dishwashers are constructed, designed and maintained to ensure utensils are sanitized as required
- Required
0 infractions
- Required
5 infractions
- Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment for potentially hazardous food is maintained
- Fail to provide accurate, easily readable thermometer for refrigeration and hot-holding
- Pest control is maintained
- Fail to protect against entry, harbouring and breeding of pests
- Floor and floor coverings are tight, smooth, non-absorbent (except in food service areas) and clean and in good repair
- Fail to maintain floors as tight, smooth and non-absorbent in rooms where utensils are cleaned
- Records, receipts, certificates maintained as required
- Food handler or supervisor present during operation has completed food handler training
- Fail to ensure the presence of a food handler or supervisor, who has completed food handler training, during every hour of operation in a food service premises
- Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment for potentially hazardous food is maintained
- Required
4 infractions
- Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment for potentially hazardous food is maintained
- Fail to provide accurate, easily readable thermometer for refrigeration and hot-holding
- Toxic or poisonous substances are stored and handled properly
- Fail to keep toxic / poisonous substances in a container bearing an identifying label
- Sanitary facilities are maintained, properly equipped and in good repair
- Fail to equip sanitary facility with a supply of soap or detergent
- Floor and floor coverings are tight, smooth, non-absorbent (except in food service areas) and clean and in good repair
- Fail to maintain floors clean and in good repair
- Fail to maintain floors as tight, smooth and non-absorbent in food-handling rooms
- Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment for potentially hazardous food is maintained
- Required
1 infraction
- Toxic or poisonous substances are stored and handled properly
- Fail to keep toxic / poisonous substances in a container bearing an identifying label
- Toxic or poisonous substances are stored and handled properly
- Required
1 infraction
- Floor and floor coverings are tight, smooth, non-absorbent (except in food service areas) and clean and in good repair
- Fail to maintain floors clean and in good repair
- Floor and floor coverings are tight, smooth, non-absorbent (except in food service areas) and clean and in good repair
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