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New Beginning Ministries (Hope Haven)

183 Wellington Street W, Chatham ON N7M 1J7 · Hunger Relief Agency/Soup Kitchen/Meal Centre/Food Kitchen

Official record from Chatham-Kent →

Inspection summary

New Beginning Ministries (Hope Haven) has been inspected 17 times by Chatham-Kent Public Health since October 27, 2016. The most recent inspection, on June 19, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

7 of 17 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control 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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 19, 2026. For example: The surfaces of equipment and facilities other than utensils that come in contact with food are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain them in a sanitary condition s. 22

  • 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 May 13, 2024. For example: Potentially hazardous food is not held at temperatures between 4°C(40°F) and 60°C(140°F) for the purpose of preparation, processing, and manufacturing for longer than 2 hours s. 27(2) a

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 29, 2023. For example: All food is protected from contamination and adulteration s. 26(1)

  • 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 10 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on May 13, 2024. For example: The ventilation system is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, and excessive heat s. 11

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 29, 2023. For example: Premises is equipped with an adequate number of hand washing stations that are maintained, kept adequately supplied, and situated for convenient access by food handlers s. 7(3)c, 7(4).

About this data

These results come from Chatham-Kent 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.

17 inspections

  1. Required

    2 infractions

    • The surfaces of equipment and facilities other than utensils that come in contact with food are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain them in a sanitary condition s. 22
    • Only Grade A or B eggs of domestic hens are present s. 47(1)
      • Only Grade A or B eggs of domestic hens are permitted
  2. Required

    0 infractions

  3. Required

    0 infractions

  4. Required

    0 infractions

  5. Required

    2 infractions

    • The ventilation system is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, and excessive heat s. 11
      • Maintain ventilation system to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, and excessive heat
      • The ventilation system requires thorough cleaning
    • Potentially hazardous food is not held at temperatures between 4°C(40°F) and 60°C(140°F) for the purpose of preparation, processing, and manufacturing for longer than 2 hours s. 27(2) a
      • Ensure that potentially hazardous food is not held at temperatures between 4°C(40°F) and 60°C(140°F) for the purpose of preparation, processing, and manufacturing for longer than 2 hours
  6. Required

    0 infractions

  7. Required

    4 infractions

    • Premises is equipped with an adequate number of hand washing stations that are maintained, kept adequately supplied, and situated for convenient access by food handlers s. 7(3)c, 7(4).
      • Ensure hand washing stations are kept adequately supplied with soap and paper towel dispensers
    • The ventilation system is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, and excessive heat s. 11
    • The surfaces of equipment and facilities other than utensils that come in contact with food are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain them in a sanitary condition s. 22
      • Ensure the surfaces of equipment and facilities other than utensils that come in contact with food are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain them in a sanitary condition
    • All food is protected from contamination and adulteration s. 26(1)
      • Ensure all food is protected from contamination and adulteration
  8. Required

    2 infractions

    • The ventilation system is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, and excessive heat s. 11
      • The ventilation system requires thorough cleaning
    • Only Grade A or B eggs of domestic hens are present s. 47(1)
      • Only Grade A or B eggs of domestic hens are permitted
  9. Required

    2 infractions

    • Premises is equipped with an adequate number of hand washing stations that are maintained, kept adequately supplied, and situated for convenient access by food handlers s. 7(3)c, 7(4).
      • Ensure hand washing stations are kept adequately supplied with soap and paper towel dispensers
    • The ventilation system is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, and excessive heat s. 11
      • The ventilation system requires thorough cleaning
  10. Required

    4 infractions

    • Premises is equipped with an adequate number of hand washing stations that are maintained, kept adequately supplied, and situated for convenient access by food handlers s. 7(3)c, 7(4).
      • Ensure hand washing stations are kept adequately supplied with soap and paper towel dispensers
    • Sanitary facilities are kept sanitary, properly equipped, and in good repair s. 25
    • Potentially hazardous foods being held hot are held at or above 60°C (140°F) after cooking/rapid reheating s. 27(1) b
      • Ensure potentially hazardous foods are being held hot at or above 60°C (140°F) or above after cooking/rapid reheating
    • All food is protected from contamination and adulteration s. 26(1)
      • Store all food off the floor
  11. Required

    2 infractions

    • Food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain them in a sanitary condition s. 16, 21, 22.
      • Ensure food contact surfaces and equipment are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain them in a sanitary condition
    • Sanitary facilities are kept sanitary, properly equipped, and in good repair s. 25
      • Equip facilities with a method of hand drying that uses single-service towels in a dispenser or a hot air dryer
  12. Required

    0 infractions

  13. Required

    0 infractions

  14. Required

    1 infraction

    • Sanitary facilities are kept sanitary, properly equipped, and in good repair. s. 25
      • Equip sanitary facilities with a constant supply of hot and cold running water.
  15. Required

    3 infractions

    • The ventilation system is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, and excessive heat. s. 11
    • Sanitary facilities are kept sanitary, properly equipped, and in good repair. s. 25
      • Equip sanitary facilities with a constant supply of hot and cold running water.
    • Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less. s. 27(1) a
      • Thaw all potentially hazardous foods maintaining a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less.
  16. Required

    0 infractions

  17. Required

    1 infraction

    • Mechanical ventilation operable where required s.15

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