Wimpy's Diner

771 Queenston Road, Hamilton ON L8G 1A1 · Restaurant

21 inspections

Routine InspectionApr 22, 2026
3 infractions
- Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed
  - Ensure equipment, utensils, and multi-service articles are suitable for intended purposes (food-grade)
- Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment
  - Maintain and arrange equipment to permit a clean and sanitary condition
  - Maintain and arrange appliances to permit a clean and sanitary condition
- Toxic or poisonous substances required for maintenance in food premises are stored and handled as prescribed in the regulation
  - Store toxic/poisonous substances in container bearing identifying labels
Re-inspectionNov 14, 2025
1 infraction
- Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment
  - Maintain and arrange furniture to permit a clean and sanitary condition
  - Maintain and arrange equipment to permit a clean and sanitary condition
  - Maintain and arrange appliances to permit a clean and sanitary condition
  - Remove all materials not associated with the daily operation of the premises
Routine InspectionNov 12, 2025
9 infractions
- The premises is operated and maintained free from potential/immediate health hazards
  - CLOSE FOOD PREMISES
  - Contact licensed pest control operator for insect / rodent / pest treatment and control
  - Evidence of contamination of food or food contact surfaces (e.g. by rodent droppings and urine or active insect activity)
  - Evidence of significant insect / rodent infestation
  - Failed to operate and maintain premises free from every condition that may be a health hazard
  - Maintain premise free from conditions that may, be a health hazard, adversely affecting the sanitary operation of the premises
- Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
  - Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
  - Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair
  - Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair
- Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment
  - Maintain and arrange furniture to permit a clean and sanitary condition
  - Maintain and arrange equipment to permit a clean and sanitary condition
  - Maintain and arrange appliances to permit a clean and sanitary condition
  - Remove all materials not associated with the daily operation of the premises
- Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests
  - Protect against entry, harbouring and breeding of pests
  - Contact licensed pest control operator for insect / rodent / pest treatment and control
  - Evidence of contamination of food or food contact surfaces (e.g. by rodent droppings and urine or active insect activity)
- Multi-service articles and food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized after each use and following operations where contamination may have occurred
  - Clean and sanitize food contact surfaces or equipment as often as necessary
- Food protected from contamination or adulteration
  - Store raw foods separate and below cooked / ready-to-eat foods
- Food processed in a safe manner
  - Reheat food to original cooking temperature within 2 hours
- Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
  - Thaw all hazardous foods maintaining a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less
- Frozen food storage and handling
Re-inspectionJul 7, 2025
4 infractions
- Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers
- Food protected from contamination or adulteration
- Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
- Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment maintained
Re-inspectionJul 5, 2025
4 infractions
- Illumination maintained in food premise as prescribed in Ontario Regulation 332/12 (Building Code)
- Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
  - Adjust or repair the refrigeration unit immediately. Do not store any hazardous foods in the unit until it is able to maintain hazardous foods at 4°C (40°F) or less
  - Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
- Frozen food storage and handling
  - Adjust or repair the freezer immediately
- Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment maintained
  - Provide easily readable thermometer in refrigeration or hot-holding equipment
Routine InspectionJul 4, 2025
5 infractions
- Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
  - Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
- Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed
  - Ensure ventilation system/exhaust hood/filters/canopy is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
- Illumination maintained in food premise as prescribed in Ontario Regulation 332/12 (Building Code)
- Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
  - Adjust or repair the refrigeration unit immediately. Do not store any hazardous foods in the unit until it is able to maintain hazardous foods at 4°C (40°F) or less
  - Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
- Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment maintained
  - Provide easily readable thermometer in refrigeration or hot-holding equipment
Re-inspectionFeb 11, 2025
3 infractions
- Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
- Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment
  - Maintain and arrange equipment to permit a clean and sanitary condition
- Food protected from contamination or adulteration
Routine InspectionFeb 4, 2025
3 infractions
- Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
  - Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
- Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed
  - Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles are of sound and tight construction
- Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests
  - Evidence of minor insect / rodent activity
Routine InspectionNov 7, 2024
3 infractions
- Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed
  - Ensure food contact equipment and utensils are free from cracks, crevices and open seams
- Food protected from contamination or adulteration
  - Store food off the floor to prevent contamination
- Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment maintained
  - Provide easily readable thermometer in refrigeration or hot-holding equipment
Routine InspectionJun 5, 2024
2 infractions
- Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
  - Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
- Ventilation is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, or excessive heat
  - Ventilation system requires thorough cleaning
Re-inspectionNov 29, 2023
2 infractions
- Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
- Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment
Routine InspectionNov 27, 2023
7 infractions
- Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
- Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment
- Ventilation is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, or excessive heat
- Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests
  - Maintain records of pest control measures taken
  - Retain pest control records for one year
  - Contact licensed pest control operator for insect / rodent / pest treatment and control
  - Evidence of minor insect / rodent activity
- Cloths and towels maintained in clean, good repair and not used for other purposes
  - Change sanitizing solution for wiping cloths at a minimum of every 2 hours, or as often as necessary, to maintain the solution clean and sanitary at all times
  - Ensure wiping cloths are kept in a sanitizing solution when not in use
- Food protected from contamination or adulteration
- Food in storage protected from contamination
  - Ensure racks, shelves or pallets are clean and designed to protect against contamination
Routine InspectionJul 26, 2023
6 infractions
- The premises is operated and maintained free from potential/immediate health hazards
  - Evidence of significant insect / rodent infestation
  - Food seized and discarded
- Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
  - Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
  - Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair
  - Ensure floors, walls, and ceilings are tight, smooth, and non-absorbent
- Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers
  - Provide hand washing basin in a convenient location in the food preparation area
  - Ensure hand washing basin is unobstructed and accessible for hand washing
  - Hand washing stations must be conveniently accessible by food handlers
- Food protected from contamination or adulteration
  - Protect food from contamination and adulteration
  - Cover all food in storage
- Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
  - Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
- Food in storage protected from contamination
  - Ensure racks, shelves or pallets are clean and designed to protect against contamination
Re-inspectionMar 23, 2023
2 infractions
- Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment
- Food protected from contamination or adulteration
Routine InspectionMar 22, 2023
11 infractions
- The premises is operated and maintained free from potential/immediate health hazards
  - Contact licensed pest control operator for insect / rodent / pest treatment and control
  - Evidence of contamination of food or food contact surfaces (e.g. by rodent droppings and urine or active insect activity)
  - Evidence of significant insect / rodent infestation
  - Food seized and discarded
- Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
- Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers
  - Ensure hand washing basin is unobstructed and accessible for hand washing
- Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment
- Ventilation is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, or excessive heat
- Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests
  - Maintain records of pest control measures taken
  - Retain pest control records for one year
  - Contact licensed pest control operator for insect / rodent / pest treatment and control
  - Evidence of contamination of food or food contact surfaces (e.g. by rodent droppings and urine or active insect activity)
- Cloths and towels maintained in clean, good repair and not used for other purposes
  - Change sanitizing solution for wiping cloths at a minimum of every 2 hours, or as often as necessary, to maintain the solution clean and sanitary at all times
  - Ensure wiping cloths are kept in a sanitizing solution when not in use
  - Provide sanitizing solution for wiping cloths/rinsing large utensils/rinsing food contact surfaces
- Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer
  - Provide and use test reagent to determine concentration of sanitizer
- Food protected from contamination or adulteration
  - Cover all food in storage
  - Store food off the floor to prevent contamination
- Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
  - Adjust or repair the refrigeration unit immediately. Do not store any hazardous foods in the unit until it is able to maintain hazardous foods at 4°C (40°F) or less
  - Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
- Food in storage protected from contamination
  - Ensure racks, shelves or pallets are clean and designed to protect against contamination
Re-inspectionNov 29, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionNov 16, 2022
5 infractions
- Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
  - Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
  - Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair
  - Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair
- Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed
  - Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles are cleaned and sanitized
- Ventilation is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, or excessive heat
- Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests
  - Protect against entry, harbouring and breeding of pests
  - Maintain records of pest control measures taken
  - Retain pest control records for one year
  - Evidence of minor insect / rodent activity
  - Provide tightly sealed entrances and / or screened entrances to prevent the entry of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests
- Food protected from contamination or adulteration
  - Cover all food in storage
Re-inspectionJul 14, 2022
0 infractions
Re-inspectionJul 12, 2022
4 infractions
- Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers
- Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed
- Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests
  - Protect against entry, harbouring and breeding of pests
  - Provide tightly sealed entrances and / or screened entrances to prevent the entry of insects, birds, rodents, and other pests
- Food protected from contamination or adulteration
  - Cover all food in storage
Routine InspectionJul 5, 2022
6 infractions
- Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
  - Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards
  - Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair
- Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed
- Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests
- Food protected from contamination or adulteration
  - Cover all food in storage
  - Store food off the floor to prevent contamination
- Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
  - Adjust or repair the refrigeration unit immediately. Do not store any hazardous foods in the unit until it is able to maintain hazardous foods at 4°C (40°F) or less
  - Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4°C (40°F) or less
- Certified food handler present in the food service premise
  - Ensure certified food handler or supervisor is present during all hours of operation
Routine InspectionJan 14, 2022
5 infractions
- Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
  - Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair
- Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed
- Ventilation is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, or excessive heat
  - Maintain ventilation system in manner not permitting health hazard
  - Ventilation system requires thorough cleaning
- Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests
  - Protect against entry, harbouring and breeding of pests
  - Contact licensed pest control operator for insect / rodent / pest treatment and control
  - Evidence of minor insect / rodent activity
- Food protected from contamination or adulteration
  - Protect food from contamination and adulteration
  - Cover all food in storage
  - Store food off the floor to prevent contamination
  - Store raw foods separate and below cooked / ready-to-eat foods