Inspection
Jun 8, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jun 8, 2026 · Original Source
Toronto, ON
Akaram National Kothu
3160 Eglinton Ave E Unit-4
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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
9 inspectionsInspection
Jun 1, 2026
Conditional Pass
6 recorded violations
majorCode —Handwashing
Official wording
Fail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels) - Sec. 7(3)(c)
Inspector’s notes
One or more significant infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode —Other
Official wording
Fail to provide required illumination during all hours of operation - Sec. 10
Inspector’s notes
One or more significant 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 findingminorCode —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 insectsminorCode —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 problemsminorCode —Facility maintenance
Official wording
Fail to maintain ventilation system to ensure elimination of smoke - Sec. 11
Inspector’s notes
One or more significant 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 issuesminorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Fail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - Sec. 22
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 problemsOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jun 1, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 31, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Mar 31, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 26, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Nov 26, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 5, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
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 issuesminorCode —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 problemsminorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food premise not maintained to permit cleaning of ceilings - Sec. 7(1)(d)
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 problemsminorCode —Facility maintenance
Official wording
Fail to maintain ventilation system to ensure elimination of smoke - Sec. 11
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 issuesOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jun 5, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 13, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Nov 13, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 4, 2024
Conditional Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food premise not maintained with clean ceiling 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 problemsminorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food premise not maintained with clean walls 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 problemsmajorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary - Sec. 22
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 problemsOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Nov 4, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 18, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Operate food premise - equipment not constructed to permit cleaning - Sec. 9
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 problemsminorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food premise not maintained to permit cleaning of ceilings - Sec. 7(1)(d)
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 problemsOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jun 18, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 13, 2024
Conditional Pass
5 recorded violations
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Operate food premise - equipment not constructed to permit cleaning - Sec. 9
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 problemsmajorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary - Sec. 22
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 problemsmajorCode —Pests
Official wording
Fail to retain records of pest control measures taken for one year - Sec. 13(2)
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 insectsminorCode —Facility maintenance
Official wording
Food premise not maintained with food handling room in sanitary condition - Sec. 7(1)(e)
Inspector’s notes
One or more significant 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 issuesmajorCode —Handwashing
Official wording
Fail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels) - Sec. 7(3)(c)
Inspector’s notes
One or more significant infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jun 13, 2024 · Original Source