The Trap
128 Hwy 20 E, Pelham ON L0S 1E0 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
The Trap has been inspected 7 times by Niagara Region Public Health since February 4, 2025. The most recent inspection, on June 30, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
3 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination and Food temperature control.
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 30, 2026. For example:
Food is protected from potential contamination (e.g. food covered, labelled, off floor, sneeze guard).
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 17, 2026. For example:
Cold holding is adequate and maintained at 4°C (40°F) or lower.
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 2 times on February 17, 2026. For example:
Surfaces which come in contact with food are maintained in a clean and 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 March 7, 2025. For example:
Floors, walls and ceiling are well maintained and in good repair.
About this data
These results come from Niagara Region 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.
7 inspections
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- Food is protected from potential contamination (e.g. food covered, labelled, off floor, sneeze guard).
- Re-inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
4 infractions
- Surfaces which come in contact with food are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
- Cold holding is adequate and maintained at 4°C (40°F) or lower.
- Food is protected from potential contamination (e.g. food covered, labelled, off floor, sneeze guard).
- Utensils are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- On Demand
1 infraction
- Floors, walls and ceiling are well maintained and in good repair.
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- Floors, walls and ceiling are well maintained and in good repair.
- Hot holding is adequate and maintained at 60°C (140°F) or higher.