St. Matthew Child and Family Center

Inspection summary

St. Matthew Child and Family Center has been inspected 15 times by City of Hamilton Public Health Services since July 8, 2022. The most recent inspection, on September 15, 2026, found no infractions.

12 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The last 4 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 findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

• 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 12, 2025. For example: Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less

• Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

  Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

  Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 9, 2025. For example: Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers

• 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 once on September 21, 2023. For example: Washrooms have adequate supplies and are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition

• 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 September 21, 2023. For example: Outdoor areas are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition

About this data

These results come from City of Hamilton Public Health Services, 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.

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