Inspection
Oct 1, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Oct 1, 2026 · Original Source
Toronto, ON
Dimes Caribbean Restaurant
2679 Eglinton 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
May 6, 2026
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 —Facility maintenance
Official wording
Fail to maintain ventilation system to ensure elimination of odours - 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, May 6, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 2, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
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 issuesOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Dec 2, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Operate food premise - furniture 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 problemsnotedCode —Other
Official wording
Fail to ensure presence of food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation - Sec. 32
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 findingOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 18, 2024
Conditional Pass
11 recorded violations
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 contaminationmajorCode —Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Fail to provide thermometer in hot-holding 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 issuesmajorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitize utensils in chlorine solution of less than 100 p.p.m. of available chlorine - Sec. 19(b)
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 —Other
Official wording
Fail to provide adequate refrigerated space for food storage - Sec. 7(3)(d)
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 findingmajorCode —Other
Official wording
Operate food premise - fail to equip sanitary facility with single service towels or dryer - Sec. 25(3)(e)
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 findingmajorCode —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 problemsnotedCode —Other
Official wording
Fail to ensure presence of food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation - Sec. 32
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 findingmajorCode —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 —Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Operate food premise - equipment not arranged to permit maintenance in sanitary condition - Sec. 9
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 issuesmajorCode —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 issuesminorCode —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 insectsOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Oct 18, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 12, 2024
Pass
6 recorded violations
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 insectsnotedCode —Other
Official wording
Fail to ensure presence of food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation - Sec. 32
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 findingmajorCode —Other
Official wording
Operate food premise - fail to equip sanitary facility with single service towels or dryer - Sec. 25(3)(e)
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 findingminorCode —Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Operate food premise - equipment not arranged to permit maintenance in sanitary condition - Sec. 9
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 issuesmajorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitize utensils in chlorine solution of less than 100 p.p.m. of available chlorine - Sec. 19(b)
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 problemsmajorCode —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, Jan 12, 2024 · Original Source