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Toronto, ON

Mean Bao

65 Front St W

Last inspected May 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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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 inspections

Inspection

May 22, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, May 22, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 12, 2026

Conditional Pass

5 recorded violations

criticalCode —Food temperature

Official wording

Refrigerate potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature above 4°C - Sec. 30(a)

Inspector’s notes

One or more significant infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Use handwashing station other than for handwashing of employees - Sec. 7(4)

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 problems
criticalCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Fail to ensure food handler in food premise washes hands as necessary to prevent contamination of food - Sec. 33(1)(e)

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 problems
minorCode —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 issues
criticalCode —Food temperature

Official wording

Maintain potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4°C and 60°C - Sec. 27(1)

Inspector’s notes

One or more significant infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Feb 12, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 20, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

majorCode —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 problems

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Nov 20, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 24, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Sep 24, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 6, 2024

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 problems
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 issues

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, May 6, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 10, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jan 10, 2024 · Original Source

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