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Sweet Bites Ice Cream and Restaurant

9602 W Ipperwash Rd, Lambton Shores ON N0N 1J2 · Snack Bar / Refreshment Stand

Inspection summary

Sweet Bites Ice Cream and Restaurant has been inspected 2 times by Lambton Public Health since August 14, 2025. The most recent inspection, on June 30, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

None of the 2 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Protecting food from contamination and Chemicals and toxic substances.

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 once on June 30, 2026. For example: Thermometers are used to verify food preparation and storage temperatures.

  • 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 June 30, 2026. For example: Food is protected from potential contamination (i.e. food covered, labelled, off floor, stored on racks, sneeze guard, physical hazards).

  • 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 June 30, 2026. For example: Food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed, installed, maintained, and located (smooth, non-absorbent, cleanable, corrosion resistant, non-toxic and free from contamination).

  • 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 June 30, 2026. For example: Manual dishwashing: Wash, rinse, sanitize technique in a 2 or 3 compartment sink as required

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on August 14, 2025. For example: Hand washing basin is maintained and kept adequately supplied.

About this data

These results come from Lambton 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.

2 inspections

  1. Required

    4 infractions

    • Thermometers are used to verify food preparation and storage temperatures.
      • Fail to provide a thermometer in cold-holding unit used to store hazardous foods.
    • Food is protected from potential contamination (i.e. food covered, labelled, off floor, stored on racks, sneeze guard, physical hazards).
      • Fail to protect food from potential contamination.
    • Food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed, installed, maintained, and located (smooth, non-absorbent, cleanable, corrosion resistant, non-toxic and free from contamination).
      • Fail to maintain counters, cutting boards, blocks, tables, or any other food contact surface in a smooth, non-absorbent, cleanable, corrosion resistant, or non-toxic manner.
    • Manual dishwashing: Wash, rinse, sanitize technique in a 2 or 3 compartment sink as required
      • Fail to use an acceptable method for the wash, rinse, sanitize technique.
  2. Required

    2 infractions

    • Hand washing basin is maintained and kept adequately supplied.
      • Fail to provide soap from a dispenser in the food preparation area.
    • Equipment, non-food contact surfaces and linen are maintained, designed, constructed, installed and accessible for cleaning.
      • Fail to maintain refrigerated space in a clean and sanitary manner.

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