DineSafe: Toronto health inspectors find major infractions at five restaurants on Jan. 18, plus the weekly roundup
Article Published Jan. 20, 2023
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Toronto Public Health issued 24 conditional passes to restaurants, cafés, bakeries, bars and grocery stores from Jan. 12 to Jan. 18.
Jan. 18
Chopstick House at 1780 Markham Road received a conditional pass with four major infractions:
Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary
Fail to retain records of pest control measures taken for one year
Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers
Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse
Freshii at 45 Wicksteed Avenue received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
I Bake at 5459 Yonge Street received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to ensure food handler in food premise washes hands as necessary to prevent contamination of food
Fail to maintain records of pest control measures taken
J C Convenience at 132 Simcoe Street received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Fail to provide handwashing stations with adequate supplies (hot and cold water)
Szechuan Express at 1 Dundas Street West received a conditional pass with one major infraction:
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Jan. 17
Cacao 70 at 55 Mill Street received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary
Fail to maintain records of pest control measures taken
Dr. Laffa On The Go at 3519 Bathurst Street received a conditional pass with three major infractions:
Fail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels)
Fail to sanitize multi-service articles after use
Store potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C
Spice Dabba at 1860 Eglinton Avenue West received a conditional pass with one major infraction:
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
The Alley at 5431 Yonge Street received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to ensure food handler in food premise washes hands as necessary to prevent contamination of food
Fail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels)
Tondou at 596 College Street received a conditional pass with five major infractions:
Fail to maintain records of pest control measures taken
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Sanitize utensils in chlorine solution of less than 100 ppm of available chlorine
Mechanical equipment not constructed to maintain rinse water at 82 C
Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse
Jan. 16
Fresh and Wild at 69 Spadina Avenue received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to ensure storage shelves designed to protect against contamination
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Jian Bing Club at 5418 Yonge Street received a conditional pass with one major infraction:
Fail to provide adequate number of handwashing stations
Pacific Fresh Food Market at 4734 Jane Street received a conditional pass with six major infractions:
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Provide water not under pressure in food preparation area
Sanitize utensils in chlorine solution of less than 100 ppm of available chlorine
Use handwashing station other than for handwashing of employees
Use utensils not free from cracks in contact with food
Fail to provide equipment for cleaning and sanitizing utensils as required
Siempre Restaurant at 352 Front Street West received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to provide handwashing stations with adequate supplies (hot and cold water)
Fail to provide hot and cold running water in food preparation area
South St. Burger Co. at 45 Wicksteed Avenue received a conditional pass with three major infractions:
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Refrigerate potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature above 4 C
Use handwashing station other than for handwashing of employees
Thai Room at 934 King Street West received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Fail to sanitize multi-service articles after use
Jan. 13
Pizza Pizza at 1252 Gerrard Street East received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Distribute potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C
Fail to maintain records of pest control measures taken
Jan. 12
Hk Sweets at 2375 Yonge Street received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Use handwashing station other than for handwashing of employees
Indraprastha Indian Cuisine Ltd at 3300 Lawrence Avenue East received a conditional pass with six major infractions:
Fail to provide handwashing stations with adequate supplies (hot and cold water)
Fail to retain records of pest control measures taken for one year
Refrigerate potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature above 4 C
Use food equipment not in good repair
Use utensils not suitable for intended purpose
Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse
Palermo Bakery at 812 College Street received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Sunrise Caribbean Restaurant at 1949 Finch Avenue West received a conditional pass with three major infractions:
Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary
Fail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels)
Hot-holding potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature below 60 C
Sushi Momo at 3226 Lake Shore Boulevard West received a conditional pass with one major infraction:
Fail to sanitize multi-service articles after use
Tabule at 2901 Bayview Avenue received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Use food equipment not of readily cleanable form
Mechanical equipment not maintained to maintain rinse water at 82 C
Tim Hortons at 2862 Ellesmere Road received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary
Use food equipment not in good repair
A conditional pass is issued when at least one infraction presents a significant health risk, and a closure is ordered when at least one infraction presents an immediate health hazard. Both outcomes trigger an additional inspection within 48 hours. Failure to comply with Toronto’s DineSafe program can result in fines, court summons and other enforcement action.
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