TICKER'S
40 RUSKIN AVE OTTAWA ON K1Y 4A9 · Food Safety
Inspection summary
TICKER'S has been inspected 10 times by Ottawa Public Health since January 12, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 21, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.
2 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 8 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: 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.
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 23, 2026. For example:
Potentially hazardous foods are distributed, maintained, stored, transported, displayed, sold and offered for sale in which the internal temperature is at 4°C (40°F) or lower or 60°C (140°F) or higher.
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 8 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on September 21, 2026. For example:
The ventilation system is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke and excessive heat.
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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 23, 2025. For example:
All equipment, utensils and multi-service articles that are used for food preparation in the food premise are of sound and tight construction, in good repair and suitable for their intended use.
Food safety training and certificationLower risk
Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.
Recorded once on October 17, 2024. For example:
Operators of a food premise shall ensure that food handlers in the food premise practice good personal hygiene.
Other findingsLower risk
Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.
Recorded once on February 23, 2026. For example:
The levels of illumination required are maintained in the food premise during all hours of operation.
About this data
These results come from Ottawa 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.
10 inspections
- Required
2 infractions
- The ventilation system is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke and excessive heat.
- Every food premise shall be operated and maintained such that the floor or floor coverings, the walls and ceilings, and the premises itself are maintained in a sanitary condition.
- Required
1 infraction
- Every food premise shall be operated and maintained such that the floor or floor coverings, the walls and ceilings, and the premises itself are maintained in a sanitary condition.
- Required
2 infractions
- The levels of illumination required are maintained in the food premise during all hours of operation.
- Potentially hazardous foods are distributed, maintained, stored, transported, displayed, sold and offered for sale in which the internal temperature is at 4°C (40°F) or lower or 60°C (140°F) or higher.
- Keep potentially hazardous foods at an internal temperature of 4°C (40°F) or lower.
- Follow-up
1 infraction
- Every food premise shall be operated and maintained such that the floor or floor coverings, the walls and ceilings, and the premises itself are maintained in a sanitary condition.
- The floor or floor coverings must be tight, smooth and non-absorbent.
- The walls and ceilings of rooms and passageways must be readily cleaned and must be maintained in a sanitary condition.
- Every room in the premise where food is prepared, processed, packaged, served, transported, manufactured, handled, sold, offered for sale or displayed must be kept in a sanitary condition so as to prevent contamination of food.
- Every room in the premise where food is prepared, processed, packaged, served, transported, manufactured, handled, sold, offered for sale or displayed must be kept free from materials and equipment not regularly used in the room.
- The floors, walls and ceilings of every room where food is prepared, processed, packaged, served, transported, manufactured, handled, sold, offered for sale or displayed must be kept clean and in good repair.
- The single-service containers and single-service articles must be kept in such a manner and place as to prevent contamination of containers or articles.
- The carpeting used in areas where food is served must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
- Every food premise shall be operated and maintained such that the floor or floor coverings, the walls and ceilings, and the premises itself are maintained in a sanitary condition.
- Required
2 infractions
- All equipment, utensils and multi-service articles that are used for food preparation in the food premise are of sound and tight construction, in good repair and suitable for their intended use.
- All the equipment, utensils and multi-service articles used in the food premise must be of sound and tight construction.
- All the equipment, utensils and multi-service articles used in the food premise must be kept in good repair.
- All the equipment, utensils and multi-service articles used in the food premise must be of such form and material that they can be readily cleaned and sanitized.
- Every food premise shall be operated and maintained such that the floor or floor coverings, the walls and ceilings, and the premises itself are maintained in a sanitary condition.
- All equipment, utensils and multi-service articles that are used for food preparation in the food premise are of sound and tight construction, in good repair and suitable for their intended use.
- Required
2 infractions
- All equipment, utensils and multi-service articles that are used for food preparation in the food premise are of sound and tight construction, in good repair and suitable for their intended use.
- All the equipment, utensils and multi-service articles used in the food premise must be of sound and tight construction.
- All the equipment, utensils and multi-service articles used in the food premise must be kept in good repair.
- All the equipment, utensils and multi-service articles used in the food premise must be of such form and material that they can be readily cleaned and sanitized.
- All the equipment, utensils and multi-service articles used in the food premise must be suitable for their intended purpose.
- Every food premise shall be operated and maintained such that the floor or floor coverings, the walls and ceilings, and the premises itself are maintained in a sanitary condition.
- The floor or floor coverings must be tight, smooth and non-absorbent.
- The walls and ceilings of rooms and passageways must be readily cleaned and must be maintained in a sanitary condition.
- Every room in the premise where food is prepared, processed, packaged, served, transported, manufactured, handled, sold, offered for sale or displayed must be kept in a sanitary condition so as to prevent contamination of food.
- Every room in the premise where food is prepared, processed, packaged, served, transported, manufactured, handled, sold, offered for sale or displayed must be kept free from materials and equipment not regularly used in the room.
- The floors, walls and ceilings of every room where food is prepared, processed, packaged, served, transported, manufactured, handled, sold, offered for sale or displayed must be kept clean and in good repair.
- The single-service containers and single-service articles must be kept in such a manner and place as to prevent contamination of containers or articles.
- The carpeting used in areas where food is served must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
- All equipment, utensils and multi-service articles that are used for food preparation in the food premise are of sound and tight construction, in good repair and suitable for their intended use.
- Required
1 infraction
- Every food premise shall be operated and maintained such that the floor or floor coverings, the walls and ceilings, and the premises itself are maintained in a sanitary condition.
- Routine inspection
3 infractions
- The ventilation system is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke and excessive heat.
- The equipment used for refrigeration or hot-holding of potentially hazardous foods contains accurate indicating thermometers that can be easily read.
- Operators of a food premise shall ensure that food handlers in the food premise practice good personal hygiene.
- Routine inspection
0 infractions
- Routine inspection
0 infractions
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