Inspection
Jun 9, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jun 9, 2026 · Original Source
Toronto, ON
Kerala Kafe Indian Cuisine
3258 Lawrence Ave E Unit-B
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The full inspection history
11 inspectionsInspection
Jun 2, 2026
Conditional Pass
5 recorded violations
minorCode —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 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 problemsminorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Fail to ensure facility 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 —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 —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 problemsOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jun 2, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 1, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Apr 1, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 30, 2026
Conditional Pass
3 recorded violations
majorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Fail to sanitize utensils as often as necessary - Sec. 21(2)
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 —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 —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, Mar 30, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Oct 31, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 28, 2025
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
8 recorded violations
majorCode —Pests
Official wording
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(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
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 —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 problemscriticalCode —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 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 issuesmajorCode —Handwashing
Official wording
Fail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels) - Sec. 7(3)(c)
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
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 problemsmajorCode —Handwashing
Official wording
Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers - Sec. 7(3)(c)
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
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 problemscriticalCode —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 issuescriticalCode —Contamination
Official wording
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(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
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 contaminationminorCode —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 problemsOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Oct 28, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 26, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
minorCode —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 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 issuesmajorCode —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, May 26, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 7, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
minorCode —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 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, Apr 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 3, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
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 problemsOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Dec 3, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 31, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food premise not maintained to permit cleaning of walls - 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 —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 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 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
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 —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 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, Jul 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 25, 2024
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, Mar 25, 2024 · Original Source