In the last two months, four restaurants at 150 University Ave. W., have had their food "seized and destroyed" by Waterloo Region Public Health as a result of routine inspections.

Inspectors conduct over 6,000 of these visits each year according to Aldo Franco, a manager of health protection investigations with the Region of Waterloo.

When food is thrown away "it's based on an assessment that the inspector does on site," Franco said, "how long it's been at a certain temperature, what we call the 'danger zone', anywhere between four and 60 degrees. If it's been there for a longer period of time bacteria and pathogens can grow and can cause somebody to get sick."

Campus Court Plaza

The four restaurants are all located in a single building, the westernmost in Campus Courtinspection had only one infraction, they failed to "ensure hazardous foods do not remain in the temperature range of 4C to 60C for more than two hours during handling, preparation or service," according to Public Health's inspection details availalblt to the public.

An attempt by CBC to speak in person with an owner or manager of Mizu was unsuccessful.

Mizu Restaurant faces west, toward Phillip St. and the University Shops Plaza (Matthew Pierce/CBC)

An inspection report dated October 18 for Grace and Healthy Dumplings shows zero infractions. Prior to that, though, they had a series of recurring infractions including issues with food temperature and dish washing.

Food was seized from the premises on October 2, and a ticket was issued during an inspection a week later.

In all, the restaurant has had 19