Inspection
Jun 30, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jun 30, 2026 · Original Source
Pass
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsInspection
Jun 25, 2026
Conditional Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode —Facility maintenance
Official wording
Fail to maintain ventilation system to ensure elimination of fumes - 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 issuesmajorCode —Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Operate food premise - mechanical equipment not maintained to maintain wash water between 60°c and 71°c - Sec. 20(1)(a)(i)
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 issuesnotedCode —Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Fail to ensure completion of food handling training by food handler or supervisor - Sec. 32
Inspector’s notes
One or more significant 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 issuesminorCode —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 issuesOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jun 25, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 29, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode —Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Fail to ensure completion of food handling training by food handler or supervisor - Sec. 32
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 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, Dec 29, 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 6, 2024
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
10 recorded violations
majorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Fail to clean multi-service articles after use - Sec. 21(1)
Inspector’s notes
One or more crucial infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation that present an immediate health hazard that cannot be corrected 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 ceiling in food-handling room - Sec. 7(1)(g)
Inspector’s notes
One or more crucial infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation that present an immediate health hazard that cannot be corrected 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 floors in food-handling room - Sec. 7(1)(g)
Inspector’s notes
One or more crucial infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation that present an immediate health hazard that cannot be corrected 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 clean utensils as often as necessary - Sec. 21(2)
Inspector’s notes
One or more crucial infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation that present an immediate health hazard that cannot be corrected 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 maintain records of pest control measures taken - Sec. 13(2)
Inspector’s notes
One or more crucial infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation that present an immediate health hazard that cannot be corrected 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 —Pests
Official wording
Food premise maintained in manner permitting health hazard (Insects) - Sec. 7(1)(a)(i)
Inspector’s notes
One or more crucial infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation that present an immediate health hazard that cannot be corrected 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 insectsmajorCode —Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Use food equipment not in good repair - Sec. 8(1)(b)
Inspector’s notes
One or more crucial infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation that present an immediate health hazard that cannot be corrected 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 issuescriticalCode —Facility maintenance
Official wording
Food premise maintained in manner adversely affecting sanitary operation - Sec. 7(1)(a)(ii)
Inspector’s notes
One or more crucial infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation that present an immediate health hazard that cannot be corrected 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 crucial infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation that present an immediate health hazard that cannot be corrected 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 crucial infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation that present an immediate health hazard that cannot be corrected 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 6, 2024 · Original Source