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Toronto, ON

A & W

1190 Danforth Ave

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Inspection

Aug 7, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - Sec. 7(1)(g)

Inspector’s notes

One or more minor infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Use utensils not in good repair - Sec. 8(1)(b)

Inspector’s notes

One or more minor infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Fail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - Sec. 22

Inspector’s notes

One or more minor infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode —Pests

Official wording

Fail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)

Inspector’s notes

One or more minor infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Aug 7, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 19, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, May 19, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 13, 2026

Conditional Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Food premise not maintained to keep food-handling room free from equipment not regularly used - Sec. 7(1)(f)

Inspector’s notes

One or more significant infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode —Pests

Official wording

Fail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)

Inspector’s notes

One or more significant infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
criticalCode —Contamination

Official wording

Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)

Inspector’s notes

One or more significant infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
majorCode —Pests

Official wording

Fail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)

Inspector’s notes

One or more significant infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
majorCode —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Fail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment - Sec. 30(b)

Inspector’s notes

One or more significant infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - Sec. 7(1)(g)

Inspector’s notes

One or more significant infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, May 13, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 12, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

No license available at time of inspection. A referral has been made to Municipal Licensing and Standards.

Inspector’s notes

One or more minor infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Feb 12, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 11, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Food premise not maintained with smooth floor surface where food handled - Sec. 7(1)(c)(i)

Inspector’s notes

One or more minor infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
majorCode —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Fail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment - Sec. 30(b)

Inspector’s notes

One or more minor infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Aug 11, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 6, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Food premise not maintained with floors in good repair in food-handling room - Sec. 7(1)(g)

Inspector’s notes

One or more minor infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode —Other

Official wording

Fail to provide required illumination during all hours of operation - Sec. 10

Inspector’s notes

One or more minor infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Sep 6, 2024 · Original Source

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