Wild Tart (The)
61 Metcalfe St, Elora ON N0B 1S0 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
Wild Tart (The) has been inspected 4 times by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health since April 8, 2026. The most recent inspection, on August 25, 2026, found no infractions.
1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 10 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.
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 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 17, 2026. For example:
Mechanical dishwasher requirements are met
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 17, 2026. For example:
Handwashing station requirements are met
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 August 17, 2026. For example:
Adequate pest control measures and records retained
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 August 17, 2026. For example:
Adequate cleaning and sanitizing of non-food contact surfaces
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 April 30, 2026. For example:
Floors, walls, and ceilings maintained in sanitary condition
About this data
These results come from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph 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.
4 inspections
- Inspection
0 infractions
- Inspection
5 infractions
- Handwashing station requirements are met
- Adequate supplies not provided at the hand wash station [clause 7 (3) (c)]
- Adequate pest control measures and records retained
- Premises not protected against entry, harboring, or breeding of pests [subsection 13 (1)]
- Mechanical dishwasher requirements are met
- Mechanical equipment not constructed, designed, or maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse [sub-subclause 20 (1) (a) (ii) (B)]
- Adequate cleaning and sanitizing of food contact surfaces
- Equipment, or surfaces not cleaned, or sanitized as often as necessary (section 22)
- Adequate cleaning and sanitizing of non-food contact surfaces
- Equipment, or surfaces not cleaned, or sanitized as often as necessary (section 22)
- Handwashing station requirements are met
- Inspection
1 infraction
- Floors, walls, and ceilings maintained in sanitary condition
- Ceilings are not kept clean and/or in good repair [clause 7 (1) (d) (g)]
- Floors, walls, and ceilings maintained in sanitary condition
- Inspection
4 infractions
- Floors, walls, and ceilings maintained in sanitary condition
- Floors are not kept clean and/or in good repair [clause 7 (1) (g)]
- Walls are not kept clean and/or in good repair [clause 7 (1) (d) (g)]
- Ceilings are not kept clean and/or in good repair [clause 7 (1) (d) (g)]
- Handwashing station requirements are met
- Hot and cold running water not provided in food preparation area [clause 7 (3) (b)]
- Adequate cleaning and sanitizing of food contact surfaces
- Equipment, or surfaces not cleaned, or sanitized as often as necessary (section 22)
- Adequate cleaning and sanitizing of non-food contact surfaces
- Equipment, or surfaces not cleaned, or sanitized as often as necessary (section 22)
- Floors, walls, and ceilings maintained in sanitary condition
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