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THE WAITING ROOM

1097 Concession Street, Russell, K4R 1C9 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

THE WAITING ROOM has been inspected 4 times by Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) since November 25, 2024. The most recent inspection, on May 22, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

2 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • 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 May 22, 2026. For example: Thermometers used to verify food preparation and storage temperatures

  • 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 once on May 22, 2026. For example: Adequate protection against the entry of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests

  • 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 April 3, 2025. For example: Food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed, installed and maintained

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.

4 inspections

  1. Required

    2 infractions

    • Thermometers used to verify food preparation and storage temperatures
    • Adequate protection against the entry of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests
  2. Required

    0 infractions

  3. Required

    1 infraction

    • Food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed, installed and maintained
  4. Required

    0 infractions

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