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Health Inspection Results

Provides information about the results of past inspections & enforcement activities involving premises located in Hamilton.

Results are summary reports & describe the condition of the premises on the date of the inspection.

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Monitoring Businesses For Health & Safety

Public health requirements are in place to protect both the operators and client's health. Inspections are conducted on Hamilton businesses to ensure these requirements are being met.

Child Care Centres

Requirements are in place to protect children and staff from infections and illness.

Cooling Towers

All owners must register existing cooling towers before May 1 of each year. If you do not renew your cooling tower by that date, your registration is considered expired.

Drinking Water Haulers

Public Health Services inspects drinking water haulage vehicles every year to prevent or reduce illnesses related to drinking water.

Food Premise & Food Handling

Inspectors visit food premises in Hamilton to check food handling practices outlined in the Ontario Food Premises Regulation.

Group Homes, Lodging Homes and Funeral Homes

Public Health inspects for sanitation, hygience and health hazards.

Personal Service Settings

It is important that proper infection control practices are followed at all times to reduce the risk of infections and protect the operator and client's health.

Public Swimming Pools & Spas

Public Health inspects all public indoor & outdoor swimming pools and spas before they open to the public and regularly through the year.

Residential Care Facilities

Public health inspectors check all residential care facilities in Hamilton for environmental health and safety conditions.

Selling Tobacco & E-Cigarettes in Hamilton

Guidelines, training and resources for tobacco & electronic cigarettes/vapour products in Hamilton.

Smoke and Vape-Free Public Places & Workplaces

Tobacco Enforcement Officers inspect public places, workplaces and workplace vehicles and investigate complaints.

Tanning Bed Regulation

Public health staff visit tanning bed operations open to the public and meet with staff to enforce compliance. They also investigate complaints received.

Date modified

August 29, 2022