Inspection
Sep 24, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Sep 24, 2026 · Original Source
Pass
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
11 inspectionsInspection
Aug 11, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Aug 11, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 16, 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 —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 insectsOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jan 16, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 8, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode —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 findingminorCode —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 problemsOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 9, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jun 9, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 4, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Feb 4, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 18, 2024
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, Oct 18, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 16, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, May 16, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 9, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Apr 9, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 13, 2024
Conditional Pass
1 recorded violation
majorCode —Pests
Official wording
Fail to protect against breeding 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, Mar 13, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 15, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
majorCode —Chemicals
Official wording
Operate food premise - mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse - Sec. 20(1)(a)(ii)(b)
Inspector’s notes
One or more minor infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jan 15, 2024 · Original Source