Inspection
Jul 27, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jul 27, 2026 · Original Source
Toronto, ON
Tharavadu Home Of Kerala Cuisine
292 Markham Rd
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The full inspection history
11 inspectionsInspection
Jul 23, 2026
Conditional Pass
4 recorded violations
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 contaminationmajorCode —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 significant 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 unsafelymajorCode —Handwashing
Official wording
Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers - 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 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 significant 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, Jul 23, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 4, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Mar 4, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 8, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
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 problemsminorCode —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 problemsOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 4, 2025
Pass
5 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 problemsmajorCode —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 —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 —Facility maintenance
Official wording
Food premise not maintained to keep food-handling room free from materials 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
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 —Other
Official wording
Use multi-service articles not suitable for intended purpose - Sec. 8(1)(d)
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 findingOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jul 4, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 3, 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 problemsOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jan 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 29, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
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 problemsOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Oct 29, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 7, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
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 problemsOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Aug 7, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 5, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Mar 5, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 1, 2024
Conditional Pass
3 recorded violations
criticalCode —Contamination
Official wording
Food premise maintained in manner to permit contamination of single-service containers - Sec. 7(1)(h)
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 contaminationmajorCode —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 issuescriticalCode —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 contaminationOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Mar 1, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 10, 2024
Pass
5 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 —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
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 problemsmajorCode —Other
Official wording
Operate food premise - fail to equip sanitary facility with soap or detergent - Sec. 24(3)(d)
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 findingminorCode —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, Jan 10, 2024 · Original Source