Toronto, ON

Sam James Coffee Bar

Name: Sam James Coffee Bar
Address: 297 Harbord St, Toronto, ON

297 Harbord St

Last inspected Apr 2, 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

4 inspections

Inspection

Apr 2, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

majorCode —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Fail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment - Sec. 30(b)

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

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, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 31, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

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, Oct 31, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 11, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Food premise not maintained with walls 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 issues

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Apr 11, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection