Western Meats and Deli
639 Southdale Rd E, London ON N6E 3M2 · Butcher Shop
Inspection summary
Western Meats and Deli has been inspected 6 times by Middlesex-London Health Unit since November 14, 2022. The most recent inspection, on June 8, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.
1 of 6 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: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Protecting food from contamination.
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.
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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 8, 2026. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 17, 2025. For example:
Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment for potentially hazardous food is maintained
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 once on January 17, 2025. For example:
Food is protected from contamination and adulteration
Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk
Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.
Recorded once on November 14, 2022. For example:
Toxic or poisonous substances are stored and handled properly
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 8, 2026. For example:
Ventilation is maintained to ensure elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, or excessive heat
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
- Required
2 infractions
- Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained
- Fail to maintain equipment, utensils and / or multi-service articles of sound and tight construction and in good repair
- Ventilation is maintained to ensure elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, or excessive heat
- Fail to maintain ventilation system
- Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained
- Required
1 infraction
- Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained
- Fail to maintain equipment, utensils and / or multi-service articles of sound and tight construction and in good repair
- Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained
- Required
2 infractions
- Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment for potentially hazardous food is maintained
- Fail to provide accurate, easily readable thermometer for refrigeration and hot-holding
- Food is protected from contamination and adulteration
- Fail to protect food from contamination and adulteration
- Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment for potentially hazardous food is maintained
- Required
0 infractions
- Required
1 infraction
- Records, receipts, certificates maintained as required
- Fail to retain records of pest control measures taken for one year
- Records, receipts, certificates maintained as required
- Required
4 infractions
- Potentially hazardous food is maintained at 4°C (40°F) or lower
- Fail to maintain potentially hazardous foods at an internal temperature of 4°C (40°F) or lower
- Toxic or poisonous substances are stored and handled properly
- Fail to keep toxic / poisonous substances in a container bearing an identifying label
- 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
- Rooms, walls and ceilings are kept clean, in good repair and in a sanitary condition
- Fail to maintain walls clean and in good repair
- Potentially hazardous food is maintained at 4°C (40°F) or lower
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