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Tim Hortons

Highway 401 Westbound, Tilbury ON N0P 2L0 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

Tim Hortons has been inspected 27 times by Chatham-Kent Public Health since March 7, 2013. The most recent inspection, on August 11, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

21 of 27 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

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 9 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on August 11, 2026. For example: Food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain them in a sanitary condition s. 16, 21, 22.

  • 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 on August 11, 2026. For example: Potentially hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less s. 27(1) a

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 31, 2024. For example: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s. 7(1)c, d, g

  • 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 2 times on November 21, 2023. For example: Premises is equipped with an adequate number of hand washing stations that are maintained, kept adequately supplied, and situated for convenient access by food handlers s. 7(3)c, 7(4).

About this data

These results come from Chatham-Kent 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.

27 inspections

  1. Required

    3 infractions

    • Food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain them in a sanitary condition s. 16, 21, 22.
    • Potentially hazardous food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less s. 27(1) a
    • Potentially hazardous food is not held at temperatures between 4°C(40°F) and 60°C(140°F) for the purpose of preparation, processing, and manufacturing for longer than 2 hours s. 27(2) a
  2. Required

    0 infractions

  3. Required

    1 infraction

    • Food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain them in a sanitary condition s. 16, 21, 22.
      • Ensure food contact surfaces and equipment are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain them in a sanitary condition
  4. Required

    0 infractions

  5. Required

    6 infractions

    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s. 7(1)c, d, g
      • Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
    • Cloths/towels used for cleaning, drying, or polishing utensils or cleaning food contact surfaces are in good repair, clean, and used for no other purpose s. 16 a, b, c
      • Ensure cloths/towels used for cleaning, drying, or polishing utensils or cleaning food contact surfaces are clean
    • Manual dishwashing: Wash, rinse, sanitize technique s. 19
      • Ensure quaternary ammonium sanitizer is at least 200 ppm at 24°C or greater for at least 45 seconds
    • Multi-service articles are cleaned and sanitized after each use s. 21(1, 2)
    • Food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain them in a sanitary condition s. 16, 21, 22.
    • The surfaces of equipment and facilities other than utensils that come in contact with food are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain them in a sanitary condition s. 22
  6. Required

    0 infractions

  7. Required

    4 infractions

    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s. 7(1)c, d, g
      • Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair
    • Premises is equipped with an adequate number of hand washing stations that are maintained, kept adequately supplied, and situated for convenient access by food handlers s. 7(3)c, 7(4).
      • Ensure hand washing stations are used only for employee hand washing
    • The surfaces of equipment and facilities other than utensils that come in contact with food are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain them in a sanitary condition s. 22
      • Ensure the surfaces of equipment and facilities other than utensils that come in contact with food are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain them in a sanitary condition
    • Observed certified Food Handler employee working at time of inspection s. 32
      • Register staff for a certified food handler training program such that at least one certified staff member is present in the food premises during all hours of food service operation
      • Maintain copies of valid food handler certificates from certified staff on site at all times
      • Certificate or certification card must be dated within 5 years to be valid
  8. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  9. Required

    2 infractions

    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s. 7(1)c, d, g
      • Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
    • The surfaces of equipment and facilities other than utensils that come in contact with food are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain them in a sanitary condition s. 22
      • Ensure the surfaces of equipment and facilities other than utensils that come in contact with food are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain them in a sanitary condition
  10. Required

    0 infractions

  11. Required

    1 infraction

    • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair s. 7(1)c, d, g
      • Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
  12. Required

    0 infractions

  13. Required

    0 infractions

  14. Required

    0 infractions

  15. Required

    0 infractions

  16. Required

    0 infractions

  17. Required

    0 infractions

  18. Required

    0 infractions

  19. Required

    0 infractions

  20. Required

    0 infractions

  21. Required

    0 infractions

  22. Required

    0 infractions

  23. Required

    0 infractions

  24. Required

    0 infractions

  25. Required

    0 infractions

  26. Required

    0 infractions

  27. Required

    0 infractions

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