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The Simcoe Arms

140 Queensway E. Simcoe ON N3Y 4Y7 · Restaurant

Official record from Haldimand-Norfolk →

Inspection summary

The Simcoe Arms has been inspected 5 times by Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (now Grand Erie Public Health) since December 5, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 1, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

2 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 11 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 1, 2026. For example: Food protected from contamination or adulteration (C)

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 1, 2026. For example: Surfaces that do not come in contact with food are cleaned and sanitized as often as is necessary to maintain them in a sanitary condition (NC)

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 27, 2026. For example: Food premises is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests (C)

  • 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 January 27, 2026. For example: Potentially hazardous food is maintained at 4°C (40°F) or less (C)

  • 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 2 times on January 27, 2026. For example: Cloths and towels are maintained in clean, good repair and used for dedicated purposes only (C)

About this data

These results come from Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (now Grand Erie 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.

5 inspections

  1. Required

    2 infractions

    • Food protected from contamination or adulteration (C)
      • Cover all food in storage
      • Store all food, including beverages, off the floor to prevent contamination
    • Surfaces that do not come in contact with food are cleaned and sanitized as often as is necessary to maintain them in a sanitary condition (NC)
      • Ensure storage racks, shelves and pallets are clean and free from dust and/or debris
  2. Required

    9 infractions

    • Food premises is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests (C)
      • Provide tightly sealed entrances and/or screened entrances to prevent the entry of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests
    • Cloths and towels are maintained in clean, good repair and used for dedicated purposes only (C)
      • Ensure wiping cloths are kept in a sanitizing solution when not in use
    • Multi-service articles, utensils, and food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized after each use and as often as is necessary to maintain sanitary condition (C)
      • Clean and sanitize utensils that are not multi-service articles as often as necessary to maintain them in a clean and sanitary condition
      • Clean and sanitize food contact surfaces or equipment in between use or as often as necessary
    • Food protected from contamination or adulteration (C)
      • Cover all food in storage
    • Potentially hazardous food is maintained at 4°C (40°F) or less (C)
      • Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
      • Ensure all potentially hazardous foods have an internal temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less
      • Provide adequate refrigeration space for food storage
    • Floors, wall and ceilings are clean, in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner (NC)
      • Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair
      • Ensure ceilings are kept clean and in good repair
      • Ensure floors are tight, smooth, and non-absorbent
    • Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all surfaces are properly constructed and maintained in good condition (NC)
      • Ensure equipment, utensils and multi-service articles and food contact surfaces are in good repair
    • Ventilation system is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke and excessive heat (NC)
      • Ensure ventilation system, exhaust hood, filters, and canopy are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
    • Surfaces that do not come in contact with food are cleaned and sanitized as often as is necessary to maintain them in a sanitary condition (NC)
      • Clean and sanitize non-food contact surfaces as often as necessary to maintain them in a sanitary condition
      • Ensure storage racks, shelves and pallets are clean and free from dust and/or debris
  3. Required

    3 infractions

    • Food premises is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests (C)
      • Provide tightly sealed entrances and/or screened entrances to prevent the entry of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests
    • Floors, wall and ceilings are clean, in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner (NC)
      • Ensure ceilings are kept clean and in good repair
    • Surfaces that do not come in contact with food are cleaned and sanitized as often as is necessary to maintain them in a sanitary condition (NC)
      • Ensure that air vents are clean and free from dust and/or debris
  4. Required

    0 infractions

  5. Required

    0 infractions

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