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Toronto, ON

Qing Shu Spicy Hotpot

5195 Yonge St

Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Inspection

Jul 7, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

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 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 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 issues

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jul 7, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 19, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Mar 19, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 14, 2025

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 problems

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Aug 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 15, 2025

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 problems

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Apr 15, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 18, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Mar 18, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 14, 2024

Conditional Pass

7 recorded violations

majorCode —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 issues
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 contamination
criticalCode —Food temperature

Official wording

Store 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
majorCode —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Use utensils not free from open seams in contact with food - Sec. 8(2)(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 issues
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
majorCode —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 problems
majorCode —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 problems

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Mar 14, 2024 · Original Source

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