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Zehrs

285 Geneva St, St. Catharines ON L2N 2G1 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

Zehrs has been inspected 9 times by Niagara Region Public Health since December 5, 2024. The most recent inspection, on August 5, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

2 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 6 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: 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.

  • 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 October 24, 2025. For example: Food is protected from potential contamination (e.g. food covered, labelled, off floor, sneeze guard).

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 26, 2025. For example: An adequate number of handwashing stations are maintained and kept adequately supplied and are situated for convenient access by food handlers.

  • 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 August 5, 2026. For example: Floors, walls and ceilings are kept clean and are in good repair.

  • 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 once on December 5, 2024. For example: Food contact equipment, utensils and multi service articles are maintained in good repair and of sound and tight construction.

  • 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 January 26, 2026. For example: Food premise is kept clean and maintained in a sanitary condition.

About this data

These results come from Niagara Region 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.

9 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • Floors, walls and ceilings are kept clean and are in good repair.
  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Re-inspection

    0 infractions

  4. On Demand

    1 infraction

    • Food premise is kept clean and maintained in a sanitary condition.
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • An adequate number of handwashing stations are maintained and kept adequately supplied and are situated for convenient access by food handlers.
  6. On Demand

    1 infraction

    • Food is protected from potential contamination (e.g. food covered, labelled, off floor, sneeze guard).
  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • An adequate number of handwashing stations are maintained and kept adequately supplied and are situated for convenient access by food handlers.
    • Lighting is adequate for food preparation and cleaning.
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • Food handlers refrain from any conduct that could result in the contamination of food or food areas.
  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • Food contact equipment, utensils and multi service articles are maintained in good repair and of sound and tight construction.

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