Silks Country Kitchen
1501 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1J0 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
Silks Country Kitchen has been inspected 6 times by Niagara Region Public Health since January 17, 2025. The most recent inspection, on August 6, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
2 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.
Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 6, 2026. For example:
Mechanical dishwashing is properly constructed, designed and maintained.
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 once on July 28, 2026. For example:
Cold holding is adequate and maintained at 4°C (40°F) or lower.
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 July 28, 2026. For example:
Floors, walls and ceilings are kept clean and are in 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 2 times on July 28, 2026. For example:
Surfaces which come in contact with food are maintained in a clean and 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.
6 inspections
- Re-inspection
1 infraction
- Mechanical dishwashing is properly constructed, designed and maintained.
- Routine Inspection
5 infractions
- Surfaces which come in contact with food are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
- Mechanical dishwashing is properly constructed, designed and maintained.
- Cold holding is adequate and maintained at 4°C (40°F) or lower.
- Food contact equipment, utensils and service articles are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
- Floors, walls and ceilings are kept clean and are in good repair.
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- Floors, walls and ceiling are well maintained and in good repair.
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- Floors, walls and ceiling are well maintained and in good repair.
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