Another week of Barrie restaurant inspections. Here’s what inspectors found.

🔴 Critical infractions

Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar and Grill, 407 Bayfield St
Routine inspection, Aug. 31: 2 critical, 1 minor
Complaint inspection, Aug. 31: 1 critical, 1 minor

The routine inspection found two critical issues. A hot-holding requirement for potentially hazardous food was Corrected During Inspection, while a mechanical utensil-sanitizing requirement remained Not in Compliance.

A minor finding involving the condition and maintenance of equipment, utensils and food-contact surfaces was also listed as Not in Compliance.

A separate complaint inspection the same day recorded the same mechanical utensil-sanitizing issue and the same minor equipment/food-contact-surface issue, both still listed as Not in Compliance.

Routine inspection

Complaint inspection

Booster Juice, 89 Park Place Blvd
Routine inspection, Sept. 2: 2 critical, 2 minor

The two critical findings involved safe food handling and manual utensil sanitizing. Both were Corrected During Inspection.

The two minor findings involved pest control and the sanitary arrangement/construction of furniture and equipment. Both remained listed as Not in Compliance.

Official inspection record

Subway, 827 Big Bay Point Rd
Routine inspection, Sept. 2: 1 critical, 1 minor

The critical finding involved potentially hazardous hot food not being maintained at 60°C or higher. It was Corrected During Inspection.

A minor finding involving the condition and maintenance of equipment, utensils and food-contact surfaces was also Corrected During Inspection.

Official inspection record

🟡 Minor infractions

McDonald’s, 35 Mapleview Dr W
Routine inspection, Sept. 2: 1 minor

A cleaning and sanitizing requirement involving food-contact surfaces was Corrected During Inspection.

🟢 No infractions recorded

Burger King, 285 Yonge St
Routine inspection, Aug. 31

Fat Burger, 535 Bayfield St
Routine inspection, Aug. 31

Magical Taste of China, 62 Maple Ave
Follow-up inspection, Aug. 31

Tim Hortons, 533 Bayfield St
Routine inspection, Aug. 31

What A Bagel, 323 Mapleview Dr W
Routine inspection, Aug. 31

Landings of Willow Creek Golf Course, 424 Penetanguishene Rd
Routine inspection, Sept. 1

The Queens Hotel, 94 Dunlop St E
Complaint inspection & Follow-up inspection, Sept. 1

Zenshi Sushi, 37 Mapleview Dr W
Routine inspection, Sept. 1

Pita Pit, 89 Park Place Blvd
Routine inspection, Sept. 2

How to read this

Simcoe Muskoka’s inspection records classify infractions as critical or minor. Those are the health unit’s classifications, not ratings I’m assigning.

I’ve also kept Corrected During Inspection separate from Not in Compliance. Corrected During Inspection means the issue was addressed while the inspector was there. Not in Compliance means the requirement was still recorded as non-compliant when the inspection was completed.

This roundup includes Barrie premises classified as Restaurant or Food Take Out, not every type of food premises inspected by the health unit.

Inspection results reflect what inspectors observed during that particular visit. They are a snapshot in time, and records can change as new inspections and follow-ups happen, so check the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit inspection portal for the latest information.

Any suggestions for cozy coffee shops I can go and read in? With coffee and pastries would be fantastic! Anywhere in the Barrie area. TIA!

wat a night, hope everyone is ok

Such a beautiful day to be out on the bay

The last two days Barrie enjoyed a Carnivale of Latin Music and Folklore and Dance. It is down by Centennial Beach. I hope you got the chance to see it. They do this every year it is the fourth Carnivale.

Hello! I’ve just moved to Barrie for school. What are things you think I should know?

Thanks!

They misprinted the address it will be 2 Marcellus

Does anyone have any information about the murders that took place there on may 2nd 2012.
I’m a paranormal investigator and plan to check out this specific room which I believe is 129.
I lived in this hotel for about 7-8 months when it was a homeless shelter as a child in 2014 when me and my family were homeless. So I already know this hotel has weird ass vibes. The pool room and basement floor is uncomfortable to say the least.
I’m not looking for your opinion on the paranormal. I’m just looking for useful information that may help my investigation. Thanks! 🙏

Good morning

Anyone know if these will be open today? Forgot to open a prepaid yearly plan for my son before he goes to school tomorrow .Wife and I are about to go for our morning walk and are planning on stopping by the store (specifically the Essa Food Basics plaza location).

If not, then meh we'll just have to wait until tomorrow.

Thank you

Edit:

The store wasn't answering their phone but I called head office and they confirmed all stores are open

Another edit:

We got to the store and they're closed for Labour Day. Freaking head office lol... At least I had a good walk with the wife and capped it off with coffee and donuts

I'm looking to buy literally just some eggs, I know it's labour day. Anyone have any suggestion for what may be open in south Barrie?

Hey all,

I’m from Windsor Ontario and wondering if anyone is willing to go u pull Kenny in Barrie for me and check if a part is available before I make the trip. I’m willing to pay.

We recently had a tornado and my car got beat lol. Please DM for more information! :)

Thank you!!

Recently returned to Barrie. Noticed that my usual restaurants are not as busy as they used to be. Weird given the population has increased. Talking about Applebee's and Baton Rouge where the service and food were good, but others too.

Looking for family and neighbors. South end preferred if possible. Looking for exercise, self-defense and discipline.

For serious dog behaviour school/training

Hello!! I moved to Barrie over a year ago, and I’m looking for more likeminded gal pals.

I practice Reiki certified level 2, loveeee oracle and tarot, have a crystal collecting addiction. I love mindfulness, meditation, journaling, nature, yoga, laughter, sound bowls, music, astrology, human design, anything esoteric honestly

If you’re similar and looking to meet some sweet gals, leave a comment and I can reach out😊Looking to find some similar folks and create a bit of a community where I feel like it is missing!

Hey,

I was curious if anyone knows a mechanic/shop that will press in bushings to a knuckle on a tesla model 3. Trying to avoid throwing out a knuckle when only one bushing went bad on me. If anyone knows of someone that would be great.

Thank you

Hello, good people of Barrie! :)

I am a beginner-intermediate skill level artist who uses acrylics and oils. I want to learn and get better. Are there any weekend or evening courses in Barrie? I know there are many videos on YouTube and online classes, but I think there’s value in an in-person class.

Also, if you know of an art club type of thing, let me know. I’ve been sketching for years but only recently started painting and I really love it!

Thoughts on the south end LA Fitness for beginners? Been out of the gym a couple years but thinking of going back and this location is on my way home from work. What’s the culture like? Does it feel very busy? How’s the staff?

Hello, kindly asking for a helping hand jumpstart my car. Im in the south end harvie rd. Area. Stuck in the parking lot

It is absolutely frustrating to watch our community deal with major GO Transit service reductions while our elected representatives seem far more interested in what is happening in Toronto than in answering the people who elected them here.

GO Transit is making major changes to Barrie Line service starting September 8, including the removal of some weekday evening and weekend trips. This will continue to devastate the Barrie line, which has already continued to reduce services since COVID and enforcing RTO policies.

We are being asked to go to offices, go to events, spend into the economy, and yet we are expected to either teleport there or individually all own cars. At the same time, public transportation within the City of Barrie, and along the Barrie GO line, is abysmal. Imagine how much worse gridlock will look like with a reduction of public transportation services and bike lanes.

Meanwhile, constituents are asking a very simple question:

Where is Andrea Khanjin?

Our MPP represents Barrie–Innisfil, not Toronto.

There is nothing wrong with paying attention to provincial issues or advocating for the broader region. But representation has to start with the people in your riding. When residents are facing fewer trains, longer commutes and fewer transportation options, they deserve more than political messaging from Queen’s Park. They deserve their MPP to actually show up and advocate for them.

And when government announcements involve millions of dollars being spent on policies that many constituents believe are disconnected from evidence or are making life harder, we see plenty of political enthusiasm and applause.

So why can't we get that same level of energy when it comes to protecting essential GO service for Barrie and Innisfil?

This is exactly why accountability matters.

If Andrea Khanjin supports these service reductions, she should say so.

If she opposes them, she should tell constituents what she is actually doing to fight them.

And if she has already been advocating behind the scenes, then tell us what has been done and what the plan is.

Silence isn't advocacy. Repeatedly ignoring constituents isn't advocacy.

It’s time to bring back accountability.

Andrea Khanjin's constituency office can be contacted at:

📧 andrea.khanjin@pc.ola.org

📞 705-722-0575

And to the Barrie news media: please ask the questions constituents are asking.

Ask Andrea Khanjin what she is doing.

Ask the Mayor and Barrie City Council what they are doing.

Ask Innisfil's municipal leadership what they are doing.

Ask them whether they believe these GO service reductions are acceptable, and, if they don't, what concrete action they are taking to advocate for the people they represent.

We don't need another photo-op.

We don't need another announcement about what is happening in Toronto.

We need representatives who will stand up for Barrie and Innisfil when it matters.

The people who elected them deserve answers.

It's time to bring back accountability.

Hello, I have family in a rough situation. My sister has left her dog in my mum's care. However, my mother has to move into a new place and unfortunately he can't come so my mom is staying at the old place and when she can't stay she says she is gonna have to pitch a tent, and I'm really worried. She's tried to rehome him, and unfortunately, they couldn't. Any advice will help, I don't want my mum on the streets here in barrie

AITA for thinking these PTVs should park elsewhere while waiting to transport patients? This is where I was told to pick up my mom (in a wheelchair) from surgery. I finally managed to get an accessible spot but man is that frustrating. Like couldn’t they park where the curbs are and then move into position? I get the need to be there but other people also need to use the area.