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Steve's Pizzeria

4 455 Grand Ave, Chatham ON N7L 1X4 · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Steve's Pizzeria has been inspected 27 times by Chatham-Kent Public Health since May 23, 2013. The most recent inspection, on June 25, 2026, found no infractions.

8 of 27 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Protecting food from contamination.

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.

  • 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 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on November 28, 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 once on August 18, 2020. For example: Food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain them in a sanitary condition s. 16, 21, 22.

  • 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 July 10, 2019. For example: All food is protected from contamination and adulteration. s. 26(1)

  • 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 20 times across 14 separate inspections, most recently on December 4, 2025. For example: Observed certified Food Handler employee working at time of inspection s. 32

  • 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 8 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on December 4, 2025. For example: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s. 7(1)c, d, g

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.

27 inspections

  1. Required

    0 infractions

  2. 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
    • 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
  3. 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
    • 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
  4. Required

    4 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
    • 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).
    • Potentially hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less s. 27(1) a
      • Thaw all potentially hazardous foods maintaining a temperature of 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
      • Maintain copies of valid food handler certificates from certified staff on site at all times
      • Certificate or certification card must be dated within 5 years to be valid
  5. Required

    6 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
    • 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 sound and tight construction
      • Ensure all equipment, utensils, and surfaces are kept in good repair
    • The ventilation system is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, and excessive heat s. 11
      • Maintain ventilation system to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, and excessive heat
      • The ventilation system requires thorough cleaning
    • 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
      • Thaw all potentially hazardous foods maintaining a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less
    • Potentially hazardous foods being held hot are held at or above 60°C (140°F) after cooking/rapid reheating s. 27(1) b
      • Ensure potentially hazardous foods are being held hot at or above 60°C (140°F) or above after cooking/rapid reheating
      • Provide an accurate, easily readable thermometer to measure the internal temperature of potentially hazard
    • Observed certified Food Handler employee working at time of inspection s. 32
  6. Required

    3 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
    • 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 kept in good repair
    • 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
  7. Required

    1 infraction

    • Observed certified Food Handler employee working at time of inspection s. 32
  8. Required

    3 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
    • 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
    • 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
  9. Required

    1 infraction

    • 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
  10. Required

    1 infraction

    • Observed certified Food Handler employee working at time of inspection s. 32
  11. 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
    • 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
  12. Required

    3 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
    • Food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain them in a sanitary condition s. 16, 21, 22.
      • Ensure food contact surfaces and equipment are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain them in a sanitary condition
    • 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
  13. Required

    1 infraction

    • Observed certified Food Handler employee working at time of inspection s. 32
  14. Required

    3 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 kept adequately supplied with soap and paper towel dispensers.
      • Ensure access to handwash station is unimpeded.
    • All food is protected from contamination and adulteration. s. 26(1)
      • Ensure all food is protected from contamination and adulteration.
      • Store all food off the floor.
    • Certified Food Handler (employee or supervisor) present 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.
  15. Required

    0 infractions

  16. Required

    1 infraction

    • 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 kept adequately supplied with soap and paper towel dispensers.
  17. Required

    1 infraction

    • Re-heating: to original cooking temperature within 2 hours s.33(10) / (12)
      • Ensure hazardous food is reheated to the original cooking temperatures within 2 hours
  18. Required

    1 infraction

    • Thermometers used to verify food preparation and storage temperatures; s.33(14)
  19. Required

    1 infraction

    • Thermometers used to verify food preparation and storage temperatures; s.33(14)
      • Provide an easily readable, accurate thermometer to measure the internal temperature of hazardous foods
  20. Required

    0 infractions

  21. Required

    0 infractions

  22. Required

    1 infraction

    • Does Ontario Food Premises Regulation 562/90 apply?
      • You are required to comply with the Ontario Food Premises Regulation 562/90
  23. Required

    0 infractions

  24. Required

    1 infraction

    • Does Ontario Food Premises Regulation 562/90 apply?
      • You are required to comply with the Ontario Food Premises Regulation 562/90
  25. Required

    0 infractions

  26. Required

    0 infractions

  27. Required

    0 infractions

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