Sun Retreats Sherkston Shores - Getaway Bar and Grill
490 Empire Rd, Port Colborne ON L0S 1R0 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
Sun Retreats Sherkston Shores - Getaway Bar and Grill has been inspected 4 times by Niagara Region Public Health since July 11, 2025. The most recent inspection, on September 3, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Chemicals and toxic substances and Cleaning and sanitizing.
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 2 times on July 11, 2025. For example:
Cold holding is adequate and maintained at 4°C (40°F) or lower.
Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk
Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.
Recorded once on August 19, 2026. For example:
Proper sanitizer test kit is readily available for verifying concentrations of chemical sanitizers.
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 19, 2026. For example:
Mechanical dishwashing is properly constructed, designed and maintained.
PestsHigher risk
Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.
Recorded once on July 11, 2025. For example:
Premise is protected against the entrance of pests and kept free from conditions that lead to harbouring or breeding of pests.
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 once on September 3, 2026. For example:
Lack of potable water supply.
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.
4 inspections
- Closure
1 infraction
- Lack of potable water supply.
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- Proper sanitizer test kit is readily available for verifying concentrations of chemical sanitizers.
- Mechanical dishwashing is properly constructed, designed and maintained.
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
4 infractions
- Utensils are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
- Cold holding is adequate and maintained at 4°C (40°F) or lower.
- Equipment used for refrigeration or hot holding contain accurate indicating thermometers.
- Premise is protected against the entrance of pests and kept free from conditions that lead to harbouring or breeding of pests.
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