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Sharky's Bar and Grill

247 Welland Ave, St. Catharines ON L2R 2P6 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

Sharky's Bar and Grill has been inspected 7 times by Niagara Region Public Health since October 17, 2024. The most recent inspection, on August 24, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 7 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: 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.

  • 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 August 18, 2025. For example: Food is protected from potential contamination (e.g. food covered, labelled, off floor, sneeze guard).

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 24, 2026. For example: Certified food handler or supervisor is on site during all operating hours.

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 2, 2025. For example: Surfaces which come in contact with food are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 11, 2026. For example: Floors, walls and ceiling are well maintained and in good repair.

  • 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 once on October 17, 2024. For example: Food premise is kept clean and maintained in a sanitary condition.

About this data

These results come from Niagara Region 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.

7 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • Certified food handler or supervisor is on site during all operating hours.
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • Floors, walls and ceiling are well maintained and in good repair.
  3. Routine Inspection

    3 infractions

    • Surfaces which come in contact with food are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
    • Certified food handler is onsite.
    • An adequate number of handwashing stations are maintained and kept adequately supplied and are situated for convenient access by food handlers.
  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • Food is protected from potential contamination (e.g. food covered, labelled, off floor, sneeze guard).
    • An adequate number of handwashing stations are maintained and kept adequately supplied and are situated for convenient access by food handlers.
  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • Surfaces which come in contact with food are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
    • Food contact equipment, utensils and multi service articles are maintained in good repair and of sound and tight construction.
  6. Re-inspection

    1 infraction

    • Floors, walls and ceiling are well maintained and in good repair.
  7. Routine Inspection

    3 infractions

    • Food premise is kept clean and maintained in a sanitary condition.
    • Floors, walls and ceiling are well maintained and in good repair.
    • Surfaces which come in contact with food are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.

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