Inspection
Sep 15, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Sep 15, 2026 · Original Source
Toronto, ON
The Only Cafe
972 Danforth Ave Unit-1
Last inspected Sep 15, 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
5 inspectionsInspection
Sep 8, 2026
Conditional Pass
3 recorded violations
majorCode —Pests
Official wording
Fail to protect against harbouring 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
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 insectsminorCode —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 problemsminorCode —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 problemsOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Sep 8, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 2, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
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 unsafelyOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Mar 2, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 20, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Aug 20, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 4, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
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 issuesmajorCode —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 unsafelyminorCode —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, Apr 4, 2024 · Original Source