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Spice & Curry

49 Keil Drive S, Chatham ON N7M 3G7 · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Spice & Curry has been inspected 33 times by Chatham-Kent Public Health since March 7, 2013. The most recent inspection, on May 29, 2026, found no infractions.

16 of 33 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Protecting food from contamination.

The last 3 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.

  • 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 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on August 27, 2024. For example: Potentially hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less s. 27(1) a

  • 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 December 5, 2024. For example: Multi-service articles are cleaned and sanitized after each use s. 21(1, 2)

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 1, 2014. For example: Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration s.22 / 23 / 26 / 27 / 36

  • 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 13 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on January 20, 2024. For example: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s. 7(1)c, d, g

  • 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 8 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on January 20, 2024. For example: All equipment, utensils, and multi-service articles used for food production, display, or sale purposes are properly constructed and maintained s. 8

About this data

These results come from Chatham-Kent 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.

33 inspections

  1. Required

    0 infractions

  2. Required

    0 infractions

  3. Required

    0 infractions

  4. Required

    1 infraction

    • Multi-service articles are cleaned and sanitized after each use s. 21(1, 2)
      • Ensure multi-service articles are cleaned and sanitized after each use
      • Ensure utensils are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain them in a clean and sanitary condition
  5. Required

    2 infractions

    • Premises is equipped with an adequate number of hand washing stations that are maintained, kept adequately supplied, and situated for convenient access by food handlers s. 7(3)c, 7(4).
      • Ensure hand washing stations are used only for employee hand washing
    • Potentially hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less s. 27(1) a
      • Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
      • Adjust or repair the refrigeration unit immediately. Do not store any potentially hazardous foods in the unit until it is able to maintain 4°C (40°F) or less
  6. Required

    3 infractions

    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s. 7(1)c, d, g
    • All equipment, utensils, and multi-service articles used for food production, display, or sale purposes are properly constructed and maintained s. 8
      • Ensure all equipment, utensils, and surfaces are of such form and material that they can be readily cleaned and sanitized
      • Ensure all equipment, utensils, and surfaces are corrosion-resistant
      • Ensure all equipment, utensils, and surfaces are non-toxic
      • Ensure all equipment, utensils, and surfaces are free from cracks, crevices, and open seams
    • Food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain them in a sanitary condition s. 16, 21, 22.
  7. Required

    2 infractions

    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s. 7(1)c, d, g
      • Ensure ceilings are kept clean and in good repair
      • Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair
    • The ventilation system is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, and excessive heat s. 11
  8. Required

    3 infractions

    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s. 7(1)c, d, g
      • Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
    • Premises is equipped with an adequate number of hand washing stations that are maintained, kept adequately supplied, and situated for convenient access by food handlers s. 7(3)c, 7(4).
      • Ensure hand washing stations are used only for employee hand washing
    • The ventilation system is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, and excessive heat s. 11
      • The ventilation system requires thorough cleaning
  9. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  10. Required

    5 infractions

    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s. 7(1)c, d, g
      • Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
      • Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair
    • The ventilation system is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, and excessive heat s. 11
      • The ventilation system requires thorough cleaning
    • Mechanical dishwasher is properly constructed, designed, and maintained s. 20
      • Ensure the mechanical dishwasher is equipped with an easily readable thermometer that shows wash and rinse temperatures
    • Potentially hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less s. 27(1) a
      • Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
      • Adjust or repair the refrigeration unit immediately. Do not store any potentially hazardous foods in the unit until it is able to maintain 4°C (40°F) or less
    • Observed certified Food Handler employee working at time of inspection s. 32
      • Register staff for a certified food handler training program such that at least one certified staff member is present in the food premises during all hours of food service operation
  11. Required

    1 infraction

    • Potentially hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less s. 27(1) a
      • Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
  12. Required

    2 infractions

    • Potentially hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less s. 27(1) a
      • Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
      • Adjust or repair the refrigeration unit immediately. Do not store any potentially hazardous foods in the unit until it is able to maintain 4°C (40°F) or less
    • Food that is intended to be held in a frozen state is kept in a frozen state until sold or prepared for use s. 28
  13. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  14. Required

    2 infractions

    • The ventilation system is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, and excessive heat s. 11
    • The equipment used for refrigeration or hot-holding of potentially hazardous food is of adequate size to maintain applicable temperatures and is equipped with accurate indicating thermometers S. 30
      • Ensure refrigeration equipment is of sufficient size to store cold foods and maintain applicable temperatures
  15. Required

    0 infractions

  16. Required

    0 infractions

  17. Required

    0 infractions

  18. Required

    2 infractions

    • Premises is equipped with an adequate number of hand washing stations that are maintained, kept adequately supplied, and situated for convenient access by food handlers. s. 7(3)c, 7(4).
    • The ventilation system is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, and excessive heat. s. 11
      • The ventilation system requires thorough cleaning.
  19. Required

    0 infractions

  20. Required

    0 infractions

  21. Required

    2 infractions

    • Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers s.20(1)(c)
      • Ensure hand wash basin is only used for handwashing
      • Provide hand washing basin in a convenient location in the food preparation area
    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s.11(d) / (e); s.59(h)
      • Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
  22. Required

    0 infractions

  23. Required

    0 infractions

  24. Required

    0 infractions

  25. Required

    2 infractions

    • Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers s.20(1)(c)
      • Provide hand washing basin in a convenient location in the food preparation area
    • Equipment, non-food contact surfaces and linen are maintained, designed, constructed, installed and accessible for cleaning s.18 / 58 / 59
      • Maintain refridgeration unit in a clean & sanitary manner
  26. Required

    0 infractions

  27. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  28. Required

    5 infractions

    • Food is cooled from 60°C (140°F) to 4°C (40°F) within appropriate time
      • Cool hazardous food from 60°C (140°F) to 20°C (68°F) within 2 hours
    • Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration s.22 / 23 / 26 / 27 / 36
      • Ensure all food is protected from potential contamination and adulteration
      • Cover all food in storage
    • Proper storage of clean utensils (including single service utensils) s.81
      • Store utensils in manner preventing contamination
    • Equipment, non-food contact surfaces and linen are maintained, designed, constructed, installed and accessible for cleaning s.18 / 58 / 59
      • Maintain cupboards/shelving in a clean and sanitary manner
      • Defrost freezer
      • Maintain refridgeration unit in a clean & sanitary manner
    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s.11(d) / (e); s.59(h)
      • Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
      • Ensure ceilings are kept clean and in good repair
      • Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair
  29. Required

    1 infraction

    • Equipment, non-food contact surfaces and linen are maintained, designed, constructed, installed and accessible for cleaning s.18 / 58 / 59
      • Maintain cupboards/shelving in a clean and sanitary manner
  30. Required

    1 infraction

    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s.11(d) / (e); s.59(h)
      • Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair
  31. Required

    3 infractions

    • Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration s.22 / 23 / 26 / 27 / 36
      • Store food at least 15 cm off the floor to prevent contamination s.22 / 23
    • Proper storage of clean utensils (including single service utensils) s.81
      • Store utensils in manner preventing contamination
    • Equipment, non-food contact surfaces and linen are maintained, designed, constructed, installed and accessible for cleaning s.18 / 58 / 59
      • Ensure all surfaces are clean and maintained in good repair
      • Maintain cupboards/shelving in a clean and sanitary manner
      • Maintain refridgeration unit in a clean & sanitary manner
  32. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  33. Required

    2 infractions

    • Equipment, non-food contact surfaces and linen are maintained, designed, constructed, installed and accessible for cleaning s.18 / 58 / 59
      • Remove ice build up from freezer units
      • Maintain refridgeration unit in a clean & sanitary manner
    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s.11(d) / (e); s.59(h)
      • Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
      • Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair

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