PHILOS GREEK CUISINE
1613 Pitt Street, Cornwall, K6J 3T9 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
PHILOS GREEK CUISINE has been inspected 9 times by Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) since October 11, 2024. The most recent inspection, on April 21, 2026, found no infractions.
2 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 6 inspections with 18 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Protecting food from contamination.
Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.
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 6 separate inspections, most recently on April 20, 2026. For example:
Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less or 60°C (140°F) or higher
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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on April 1, 2026. For example:
Food contact surfaces washed/rinsed/sanitized after each use
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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on April 20, 2026. For example:
Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration
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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on April 1, 2026. For example:
The floor or floor coverings, the walls and ceiling are maintained in a sanitary condition and good repair
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 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on April 1, 2026. For example:
Non-food contact surfaces, shelves, furniture, equipment and appliances maintained in sanitary condition
About this data
These results come from Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU), 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.
9 inspections
- Follow-up
0 infractions
- Follow-up
2 infractions
- Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less or 60°C (140°F) or higher
- Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration
- Follow-up
5 infractions
- Food contact surfaces washed/rinsed/sanitized after each use
- The floor or floor coverings, the walls and ceiling are maintained in a sanitary condition and good repair
- Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less or 60°C (140°F) or higher
- Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration
- Non-food contact surfaces, shelves, furniture, equipment and appliances maintained in sanitary condition
- Required
4 infractions
- Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less or 60°C (140°F) or higher
- Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration
- The floor or floor coverings, the walls and ceiling are maintained in a sanitary condition and good repair
- Non-food contact surfaces, shelves, furniture, equipment and appliances maintained in sanitary condition
- Complaint
0 infractions
- Required
7 infractions
- Non-food contact surfaces, shelves, furniture, equipment and appliances maintained in sanitary condition
- Food contact surfaces washed/rinsed/sanitized after each use
- Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less or 60°C (140°F) or higher
- Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration
- Proper use and storage of clean utensils (including single service utensils)
- The floor or floor coverings, the walls and ceiling are maintained in a sanitary condition and good repair
- Food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed, installed and maintained
- Required
3 infractions
- Food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed, installed and maintained
- Operator of a food premise shall ensure that food handler in the food premise wash their hands and not contaminate the food
- The floor or floor coverings, the walls and ceiling are maintained in a sanitary condition and good repair
- Required
4 infractions
- Every operator of a food service premise ensures that there is at least one food handler or supervisor on the premise who has completed food handler training during every hour in which the premise is operating
- Mechanical dishwashers are constructed, designed and maintained to provide clean wash water at the proper temperature and a sanitizing rinse
- The floor or floor coverings, the walls and ceiling are maintained in a sanitary condition and good repair
- Non-food contact surfaces, shelves, furniture, equipment and appliances maintained in sanitary condition
- Required
7 infractions
- The floor or floor coverings, the walls and ceiling are maintained in a sanitary condition and good repair
- Food contact surfaces washed/rinsed/sanitized after each use
- Operator of a food premise shall ensure that food handler in the food premise wash their hands and not contaminate the food
- Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less or 60°C (140°F) or higher
- Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration
- Food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed, installed and maintained
- Non-food contact surfaces, shelves, furniture, equipment and appliances maintained in sanitary condition
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