Skip to content
Loading map…

Royal Oak Senior Living - Institutional Food

39232 Fingal Line, St. Thomas ON N5P 3S5 · Retirement Living

Inspection summary

Royal Oak Senior Living - Institutional Food has been inspected 6 times by Southwestern Public Health since November 7, 2024. The most recent inspection, on July 31, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 6 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 22, 2025. For example: Mechanical dishwasher operation and maintenance

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

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 10, 2026. For example: Food premises free of conditions that attract pests

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded once on May 5, 2025. For example: Temperature control for storage of potentially hazardous foods

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 31, 2026. For example: Food premises maintenance

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 10, 2026. For example: Storage of food

About this data

These results come from Southwestern 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.

6 inspections

  1. Required

    1 infraction

    • Food premises maintenance
      • ensure that walls and ceilings of rooms and passageways are readily cleanable and maintained in a sanitary condition
      • ensure that furniture, equipment and appliances are so constructed and arranged as to permit thorough cleaning
  2. Required

    2 infractions

    • Food premises free of conditions that attract pests
      • ensure premises free from conditions that could lead to the harbouring or breeding of pests.
    • Storage of food
      • cover all food in storage
  3. Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • Mechanical dishwasher operation and maintenance
      • ensure the sanitizing rinse water is maintained at a temperature greater than 82°C and is applied for a minimum of 10 seconds
  4. Required

    4 infractions

    • Food premises maintenance
      • ensure that the floor or floor coverings are tight, smooth and non-absorbent in rooms where food is handled or stored, utensils are cleaned, or in washrooms
      • ensure that walls and ceilings of rooms and passageways are readily cleanable and maintained in a sanitary condition
    • Food premises provided with adequate access to potable water
      • ensure that handwashing stations are maintained, adequately supplied and used solely for handwashing
    • Mechanical dishwasher operation and maintenance
      • ensure the sanitizing rinse water is maintained at a temperature greater than 82°C and is applied for a minimum of 10 seconds
    • Storage of food
      • store foods off the floor
  5. Required

    3 infractions

    • Food premises maintenance
      • ensure every room is kept free from materials and equipment not regularly used in the room
    • Temperature control for storage of potentially hazardous foods
    • Storage of food
      • store foods off the floor
  6. Required

    3 infractions

    • Food premises maintenance
      • ensure that the ventilation system is maintained to provide for the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke and excessive heat
    • Food premises free of conditions that attract pests
      • ensure premises free from conditions that could lead to the harbouring or breeding of pests.
    • Acceptable sanitizing method and testing
      • ensure that the method of sanitization is appropriate.
Own this business? Add a badge to your website