Toronto, ON

Summer House

Name: Summer House
Address: 568 Sheppard Ave W, Toronto, ON

568 Sheppard Ave W

Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

9 inspections

Inspection

Jul 28, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode —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 insects

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, Jul 28, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 27, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Fail to maintain ventilation system to ensure elimination of smoke - Sec. 11

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

majorCode —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Fail to remove garbage when necessary to maintain sanitary condition - Sec. 12

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, Feb 27, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 18, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

majorCode —Chemicals

Official wording

Operate food premise - mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse - Sec. 20(1)(a)(ii)(b)

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

majorCode —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Use utensils not in good repair - Sec. 8(1)(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

majorCode —Other

Official wording

Operate food premise - fail to equip sanitary facility with single service towels or dryer - Sec. 25(3)(e)

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

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, Dec 18, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 8, 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 issues

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jul 8, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 27, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Fail to maintain ventilation system to ensure elimination of odours - Sec. 11

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

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, Mar 27, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 28, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

majorCode —Chemicals

Official wording

Operate food premise - mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse - Sec. 20(1)(a)(ii)(b)

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

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

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Nov 28, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 14, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

Inspection

Aug 6, 2024

Conditional Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode —Pests

Official wording

Fail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

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 problems

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 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 —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Use utensils not in good repair - Sec. 8(1)(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

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

Inspection

Apr 17, 2024

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

majorCode —Equipment and utensils