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The Take Out

79 Thomas St, Strathroy ON N7G 3W4 · Food Take Out

Inspection summary

The Take Out has been inspected 6 times by Middlesex-London Health Unit since October 20, 2022. The most recent inspection, on April 10, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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.

  • 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 December 11, 2025. For example: Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained

  • 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 6, 2025. For example: Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment for potentially hazardous food is maintained

  • 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 June 6, 2025. For example: Handwashing stations are maintained and adequately supplied

  • 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 June 6, 2025. For example: Sanitary facilities are maintained, properly equipped and in good repair

About this data

These results come from Middlesex-London Health Unit, 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.

6 inspections

  1. Required

    0 infractions

  2. Required

    1 infraction

    • Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained
      • Fail to use food contact equipment and / or utensils that are free from cracks, crevices and open seams
  3. Required

    3 infractions

    • Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment for potentially hazardous food is maintained
      • Fail to provide accurate, easily readable thermometer for refrigeration and hot-holding
    • Handwashing stations are maintained and adequately supplied
      • Fail to use handwashing station only for handwashing of employees
    • Sanitary facilities are maintained, properly equipped and in good repair
      • Fail to keep sanitary facility clean and in good repair
  4. Required

    1 infraction

    • Rooms, walls and ceilings are kept clean, in good repair and in a sanitary condition
      • Fail to maintain walls clean and in good repair
  5. Required

    0 infractions

  6. Required

    0 infractions

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