THE SOCIAL
109 Pitt Street, Cornwall, K6J 3P5 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
THE SOCIAL has been inspected 2 times by Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) since February 27, 2026. The most recent inspection, on August 28, 2026, recorded 6 infractions.
None of the 2 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 9 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Protecting food from contamination.
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.
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 28, 2026. For example:
Food contact surfaces washed/rinsed/sanitized after each use
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 28, 2026. For example:
Handwashing stations are provided, adequately supplied and used only for the handwashing of employees
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 August 28, 2026. For example:
Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration
Equipment and utensilsLower risk
Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.
Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 28, 2026. For example:
Non-food contact surfaces, shelves, furniture, equipment and appliances maintained in sanitary condition
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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 28, 2026. For example:
Lighting adequate for food preparation and cleaning
About this data
These results come from Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU), 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
- Required
6 infractions
- Food contact surfaces washed/rinsed/sanitized after each use
- Handwashing stations are provided, adequately supplied and used only for the handwashing of employees
- Food protected from potential contamination and adulteration
- Food processed in a safe manner
- Lighting adequate for food preparation and cleaning
- Non-food contact surfaces, shelves, furniture, equipment and appliances maintained in sanitary condition
- Required
3 infractions
- Proper use and storage of clean utensils (including single service utensils)
- Mechanical ventilation operable where required
- Non-food contact surfaces, shelves, furniture, equipment and appliances maintained in sanitary condition
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