Inspection
Sep 3, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Sep 3, 2026 · Original Source
Toronto, ON
Mccowan Retirement Residence
2881 Eglinton Ave E
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The full inspection history
12 inspectionsInspection
May 13, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
minorCode —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 problemsminorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Use cloth not in good repair for cleaning food contact surface - Sec. 16(a)
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, May 13, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 14, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 3, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
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 problemsOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Sep 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 21, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
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 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 insectsOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jul 21, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 7, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, May 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 14, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Feb 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 31, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jan 31, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 18, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode —Facility maintenance
Official wording
Food premise not maintained with floors in good repair 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
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 —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 permit sanitary maintenance of ceilings - 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
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, Dec 18, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 9, 2024
Pass
6 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 problemsminorCode —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 —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food premise not maintained to permit cleaning of ceilings - 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 —Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Food premise not maintained to keep food-handling room free from equipment 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
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 —Facility maintenance
Official wording
Food premise not maintained with tight floor surface where food handled - Sec. 7(1)(c)(i)
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, Sep 9, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 27, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food premise not maintained to permit cleaning of ceilings - 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 —Facility maintenance
Official wording
Food premise not maintained with tight floor surface where food handled - Sec. 7(1)(c)(i)
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 - appliances not arranged 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 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 27, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 11, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
minorCode —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 11, 2024 · Original Source