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The Black Goose Grill

525 James Street, Wallaceburg ON N8A 2P1 · Restaurant

Official record from Chatham-Kent →

Inspection summary

The Black Goose Grill has been inspected 45 times by Chatham-Kent Public Health since March 5, 2013. The most recent inspection, on July 28, 2026, found no infractions.

26 of 45 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Food temperature control and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • 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 10 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on August 15, 2022. For example: All food is protected from contamination and adulteration s. 26(1)

  • 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 8 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on April 24, 2023. 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 November 27, 2018. For example: Mechanical dishwasher is properly constructed, designed, and maintained. s. 20

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 16, 2025. For example: The ventilation system is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, and excessive heat s. 11

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 23, 2021. For example: Observed certified Food Handler employee working at time of inspection s. 32

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.

45 inspections

  1. Required

    0 infractions

  2. Required

    0 infractions

  3. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  4. Required

    1 infraction

    • Furniture, equipment and appliances in any room or place where food is prepared, processed, packaged, served, transported, manufactured, handled, sold, offered for sale or displayed shall be so constructed and arranged as to permit thorough cleaning and the maintaining of the room or place in a clean and sanitary condition s. 9
      • Construct/arrange furniture, equipment, and appliances in such a way as to permit thorough cleaning of the premises
  5. Required

    1 infraction

    • 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
  6. Required

    0 infractions

  7. Required

    0 infractions

  8. Required

    0 infractions

  9. Required

    0 infractions

  10. Required

    0 infractions

  11. Required

    0 infractions

  12. 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
  13. Required

    0 infractions

  14. Required

    1 infraction

    • All food is protected from contamination and adulteration s. 26(1)
      • Store all food off the floor
  15. Required

    0 infractions

  16. Required

    0 infractions

  17. 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
  18. Required

    0 infractions

  19. Required

    0 infractions

  20. Required

    0 infractions

  21. Required

    0 infractions

  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. Required

    2 infractions

    • Mechanical dishwasher is properly constructed, designed, and maintained. s. 20
      • Provide sufficient detergent or chemicals for washing and sanitizing.
    • 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.
  25. Required

    2 infractions

    • 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.
    • All food is protected from contamination and adulteration. s. 26(1)
      • Ensure all food is protected from contamination and adulteration.
  26. Required

    1 infraction

    • Separate raw foods from ready-to-eat foods during storage and handling s.26
      • Store raw foods separate and below cooked / ready-to-eat foods
  27. Required

    5 infractions

    • Thermometers used to verify food preparation and storage temperatures; s.33(14)
      • Provide an easily readable, accurate indicating thermometer to check storage
    • Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration s.22 / 23 / 26 / 27 / 36
      • All cans, containers or wrappings of hazardous foods must bear labels as per Regulations s.36
      • Cover all food in storage
    • 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
      • Ensure all surfaces are readily cleanable and non-absorbent
    • Sanitary maintenance of and provision of required supplies in staff / public washroom facilities s.68
      • Equip facility with paper towels in a dispenser / hot air dryer / continuous cloth roller
    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s.11(d) / (e); s.59(h)
      • Ensure ceilings are kept clean and in good repair
  28. Required

    0 infractions

  29. Required

    0 infractions

  30. Required

    0 infractions

  31. Required

    0 infractions

  32. Required

    0 infractions

  33. Required

    1 infraction

    • Mechanical ventilation operable where required s.15
      • Ventilation system requires thorough cleaning
  34. Required

    1 infraction

    • 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
      • Cover all food in storage
  35. Required

    0 infractions

  36. Required

    0 infractions

  37. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  38. Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer s.77
      • Ensure wash water is between 60°C and 71°C
  39. Required

    1 infraction

    • Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer s.77
      • Ensure wash water is between 60°C and 71°C
  40. Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • 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
  41. Required

    2 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
    • Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer s.77
      • Ensure wash water is between 60°C and 71°C
  42. Required

    0 infractions

  43. Required

    2 infractions

    • Separate raw foods from ready-to-eat foods during storage and handling s.26
      • Store raw foods separate and below cooked / ready-to-eat foods
    • Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration s.22 / 23 / 26 / 27 / 36
      • Ensure all food is protected from potential contamination and adulteration
  44. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  45. Required

    3 infractions

    • Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less s.32 / 33
      • Adjust or repair the refrigeration unit immediately. Do not store any hazardous foods in the unit until it is able to maintain hazardous foods at 4°C (40°F) or less
    • 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
    • Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer s.77
      • Ensure wash water is between 60°C and 71°C

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