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Enforcement and Convictions
We work to protect your health by enforcing public health laws and regulations. Our Public Health Inspectors and Tobacco Enforcement Officers are Provincial Offences Officers. They have the authority to enter places to do inspections, investigations, and lay charges under the Health Protection and Promotion Act. Enforcement actions can be taken when there are violations of:
- Food safety
- Infection prevention and control
- The Smoke Free Ontario Act and the Municipal Smoking Bylaw
- Drinking water safety
- Public pool safety
How We Enforce Laws
During inspections and investigations, our Public Health Inspectors work to educate people about best practices to prevent anyone from getting sick and to advise people of their legal duties under the law. If necessary, CK Public Health may charge a person or corporation to enforce the law and protect health.
Types of Charges
The Ontario Court of Justice governs the provincial offences process. More information about the provincial offences process can be found on the Ontario Court of Justice website.
Recent Convictions
A charge becomes a conviction when a person is found guilty of an offence by a Judge or Justice of the Peace, or when a person pleads guilty by entering a plea in court or by paying a fine for a ticket.
Health Protection and Promotion Act, 1990
Convictions made under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, 1990 are posted here.
| Name | Address | Type of Charge | Offence | Date Issued | Date of Conviction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Nails Spa | 588 Queen Street, Chatham ON N7M 2J8 | Part 1 Offence Notice: O. Reg 136/18: Personal Service Settings under the HPPA | Personal Service Setting - Fail to ensure used sterilizers checked at least once every two weeks to ensure adequate sterilization to destroy microorganisms | 2023-08-09 | 2023-08-18 |
| Roesch Meats and More | 10910 Northwood Line, Kent Bridge ON N0P 1V0 | Part 1 Offence Notice: O. Reg 493/17: Food Premises under the HPPA | Fail to ensure food handler in food premise refrains from conduct that could result in contamination of food areas | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-15 |
| Roesch Meats and More | 10910 Northwood Line, Kent Bridge ON N0P 1V0 | Part 1 Offence Notice: O. Reg 493/17: Food Premises under the HPPA | Fail to ensure room kept free from live birds or animals | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-15 |
| Chilled Cork | 22 William Street S, Chatham ON N7M 4S1 | Part 1 Offence Notice: O. Reg 493/17: Food Premises under the HPPA | Food premise maintained in a manner permitting health hazard | 2023-11-16 | 2023-11-24 |
| Easy Nails | 196 King Street W, Chatham ON N7M 1E6 | Part 1 Offence Notice: O. Reg 136/18: Personal Service Settings under the HPPA | Personal Service Setting - Single use equipment not discarded immediately after use | 2024-01-03 | 2024-01-05 |
Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017
Convictions made under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 are posted here.
| Name | Address | Type of Offence | Date of Conviction | Eligible for Automatic Prohibition? |
Orders
Health Protection and Promotion Act, 1990
Orders issued under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, 1990 are posted here.
| Premises Name | Address | Date Order Issued | Order Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Trail Golf Club | 790 Talbot Trail, Wheatley, ON | 2023-06-23 | 1. Close the kitchen of the food premises, the food premises being the Talbot Trail Golf Course (kitchen) premises operating at 790 Talbot Trail, Wheatley Ontario (the “Premises”). The kitchen within the Premises must remain closed until a satisfactory re-inspection is conducted and approval to recommence operation is provided by a Public Health Inspector. 2. Enlist the services of a licensed Pest Control Operator to address the rodent infestation. 3. Thoroughly clean and disinfect all food and non-food contact surfaces throughout the Premises. |
| Thompson's Orchards | 19881 Charing Cross Road, Harwich Township, Chatham-Kent | 2023-02-10 | Cease to store, handle, serve, process, prepare, display, distribute, transport, sell or offer for sale ungraded domestic hen eggs in your food premise, being the farm store premises operating at 19881 Charing Cross Road, Blenheim Ontario (the “Premises”). |