Inspection
Aug 27, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Aug 27, 2026 · Original Source
Toronto, ON
Caribbean Heat Family Restaurant 3
2356 Finch Ave W
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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
6 inspectionsInspection
Aug 25, 2026
Conditional Pass
2 recorded violations
minorCode —Facility maintenance
Official wording
Food premise not maintained to keep food-handling room free from materials 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
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 —Food temperature
Official wording
Operate food premise -rinse water temperature thermometer not easily readable - Sec. 20(1)(b)
Inspector’s notes
One or more significant infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Aug 25, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 20, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
majorCode —Handwashing
Official wording
Fail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels) - Sec. 7(3)(c)
Inspector’s notes
One or more minor 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, Feb 20, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 30, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jul 30, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 25, 2025
Conditional Pass
5 recorded violations
criticalCode —Facility maintenance
Official wording
Food premise maintained in manner permitting adverse effect on food - Sec. 7(1)(a)(iii)
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
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 problemsminorCode —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 insectscriticalCode —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 contaminationmajorCode —Handwashing
Official wording
Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers - 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, Jul 25, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 24, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
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 problemsminorCode —Facility maintenance
Official wording
Fail to maintain ventilation system to ensure elimination of fumes - 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 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 problemsOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jan 24, 2025 · Original Source