Food service establishment must meet the requirements of the City of Winnipeg Food Service Establishment Bylaw

Food service establishments are locations where food is commercially prepared and does not incl14.02.2011

 Report a Problem

You can contact the City of Winnipeg at 311 to register a complaint regarding food and/or conditions at food service establishments, or if you feel that food you have eaten has made you ill.

Diner’s Digest

Visit Diner’s Digest to see a list of food service establishment closures and/or convictions within the last 12 months. You can conveniently search for specific food establishments to determine the reasons for closure, the durations of closures and relevant information on convictions.  

Violation Process

The City inspects food service establishments:

• on a routine basis
• as the result of a complaint
• to investigate foodborne illnesses

In order to correct violations, the City may:
- issue a written deficiency order
- suspend or withdraw an operating permit
- deem conditions or premises insanitary
- proceed with a prosecution

All closures and convictions are legal processes under Manitoba Provincial Food and Food Handling Establishments Regulation and City of Winnipeg Food Service Establishment Bylaw

Deficiency orders can be appealed under certain circumstances.  The procedure to file an appeal is listed on the deficiency order.