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Reddy's Independent Grocer

1521 ON-11, Hearst ON P0L 1N0 · Supermarket

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Inspection summary

Reddy's Independent Grocer has been inspected 13 times by Porcupine Health Unit since September 22, 2022. The most recent inspection, on February 25, 2026, found no infractions.

5 of 13 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 11, 2025. For example: All doors and windows are suitably sealed, screened, and closed to prevent entrance of pests and premises is free of conditions that lead to harboring/breeding of pests. [s. 13]

  • 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 September 11, 2025. For example: Food-contact surfaces and equipment are cleaned & sanitized as often as necessary. [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 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 3, 2025. For example: All Hot holding units/food items are maintained at 60°C (140°F) or hotter at all times. [s. 27(1), 30]

  • 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 September 11, 2025. For example: A sufficient number of handwash stations are present, each has all required supplies, are not used for any other purpose, and are not blocked/rendered inaccessible. [s. 7(3)(a)(c), (4)]

  • 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 April 18, 2024. For example: All food is stored and handled in a manner that is protected from contamination and adulteration. [s.26, 31]

About this data

These results come from Porcupine 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.

13 inspections

  1. Required

    0 infractions

  2. Reinspection

    0 infractions

  3. Required

    4 infractions

    • All doors and windows are suitably sealed, screened, and closed to prevent entrance of pests and premises is free of conditions that lead to harboring/breeding of pests. [s. 13]
      • Fail to protect against entry of pests (493/17-13(1)-120MOD)
    • A sufficient number of handwash stations are present, each has all required supplies, are not used for any other purpose, and are not blocked/rendered inaccessible. [s. 7(3)(a)(c), (4)]
      • Fail to maintain handwashing stations (493/17-7(3)(c)-55MIN)
      • Fail to provide handwashing stations with adequate supplies (493/17-7(3)(c)-120MOD)
    • All food items are processed in a manner that makes them safe to eat. [s. 26(2)]
    • Food-contact surfaces and equipment are cleaned & sanitized as often as necessary. [s.22]
      • Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary (493/17-22-120MOD)
      • Fail to ensure facility surface cleaned as necessary (493/17-22-55MIN)
      • Fail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary (493/17-22-55MIN)
      • Fail to ensure facility surface sanitized as necessary (493/17-22-55MIN)
  4. Reinspection

    0 infractions

  5. Required

    5 infractions

    • Walls, ceilings, and floors are constructed and maintained in all areas of smooth, non-absorbent and cleanable surfaces. [s. 7(c)]
      • Food premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room (493/17-7(1)(g)-55MIN)
    • All Hot holding units/food items are maintained at 60°C (140°F) or hotter at all times. [s. 27(1), 30]
      • Offer for sale potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4°C and 60°C (493/17-27(1)-465CRX)
      • Hot-holding potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature below 60°C (493/17-30(a)-465CRX)
    • All food items are processed in a manner that makes them safe to eat. [s. 26(2)]
      • Specialty or high-risk food items present, prepared, and/or handled in unsafe manner (MOHLTC/FPRD)
      • Safe food handling plan recommended (MOHLTC/FPRD)
    • No food is handled or kept in the temperature range of 4°C-60°C (40°F-140°F) for longer than 2 hours when preparing or handling the food unless shelf-stable with a hermetic seal. [s. 27(2), 32(1)(b)]
      • Improvement required.
      • Multiple infractions.
    • All required records & other documentation were available at the time of inspection. [s. 29(2), 13 (2)]
      • Fail to retain records of pest control measures taken for one year (493/17-13(2)-55MIN)
      • Food safety plan maintained (MOHLTC/FPRD-BP)
  6. Required

    2 infractions

    • No food is handled or kept in the temperature range of 4°C-60°C (40°F-140°F) for longer than 2 hours when preparing or handling the food unless shelf-stable with a hermetic seal. [s. 27(2), 32(1)(b)]
      • Improvement required.
    • Owner/operator has posted inspection results as requested/required. [s.6]
      • Fail to post inspection results in accordance with inspector’s request (493/17-6-120MOD)
      • Inspection result not posted on/at main entrance, window, and/or door within five (5) feet of main entrance (493/17-6-POL##)
      • Inspection result removed and/or damaged by non-PHI (493/17-6-POL##)
  7. Required

    1 infraction

    • All food is stored and handled in a manner that is protected from contamination and adulteration. [s.26, 31]
      • Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration (493/17-26(1)-465CRX)
  8. Required

    1 infraction

    • All doors and windows are suitably sealed, screened, and closed to prevent entrance of pests and premises is free of conditions that lead to harboring/breeding of pests. [s. 13]
  9. Required

    1 infraction

    • All doors and windows are suitably sealed, screened, and closed to prevent entrance of pests and premises is free of conditions that lead to harboring/breeding of pests. [s. 13]
  10. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • All doors and windows are suitably sealed, screened, and closed to prevent entrance of pests and premises is free of conditions that lead to harboring/breeding of pests. [s. 13]
      • Fail to protect against entry of pests (493/17-13(1)-120MOD)
    • Food-contact surfaces and equipment are cleaned & sanitized as often as necessary. [s.22]
      • Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary (493/17-22-120MOD)
      • Fail to ensure facility surface cleaned as necessary (493/17-22-55MIN)
  11. Required

    0 infractions

  12. Required

    1 infraction

    • Food-contact surfaces and equipment are cleaned & sanitized as often as necessary. [s.22]
      • Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary (493/17-22-120MOD)
  13. Required

    0 infractions

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