DineSafe: Toronto health inspectors find major infractions at four restaurants on March 22, plus the weekly roundup
Article Published March 24, 2023
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Toronto Public Health issued 37 conditional passes to restaurants, cafés, bakeries, bars and grocery stores from March 16 to March 21.
March 16
Barburrito at 1000 Gerrard Street East received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Butter Chicken Roti at 646 Yonge Street received a conditional pass with five major infractions:
Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary
Fail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels)
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Use handwashing station other than for handwashing of employees
Fail to equip sanitary facility with single service towels or dryer
Islas Filipino Bbq and Bar at 1690 Queen Street West received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to protect against breeding of pests
Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse
Monkey Sushi at 493 Bloor Street West received a conditional pass with five major infractions:
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Fail to remove garbage when necessary to maintain sanitary condition
Store potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C
Fail to equip sanitary facility with toilet paper
New Famous Indian Cuisine at 1410 Gerrard Street East received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary
Food premise maintained in manner permitting adverse effect on food
The Queen's Legs at 286 Eglinton Avenue West received a conditional pass with one major infraction:
Sanitize utensils in chlorine solution of less than 100 ppm of available chlorine
Freshii at 208 Queens Quay West received a conditional pass with one major infraction:
Use food equipment not in good repair
Jumi Gozen Bar at 56 Forest Manor Road received a conditional pass with one major infraction:
Fail to provide handwashing stations with adequate supplies (hot and cold water)
Mandarin Restaurant at 1027 Finch Avenue West received a conditional pass with one major infraction:
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Pearl Harbourfront Chinese Cuisine at 207 Queens Quay West received a conditional pass with three major infractions:
Fail to ensure food handler in food premise refrains from conduct that could result in contamination of food
Fail to protect against breeding of pests
Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers
The Biryani Walla/Chicha's at 2300 Lawrence Avenue East received a conditional pass with four major infractions:
Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary
Fail to provide adequate refrigerated space for food storage
Store potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C
Use dirty cloth for cleaning food contact surface
La Casa Del Seafood at 40 Carl Hall Road received a conditional pass with four major infractions:
Fail to ensure food handler in food premise washes hands as necessary to prevent contamination of food
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers
Sanitize utensils in chlorine solution of less than 100 ppm of available chlorine
5 Spice Dining at 2826 Markham Road received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Use equipment not free from crevices in contact with food
Use handwashing station other than for handwashing of employees
Bar Burrito at 1228 St. Clair Avenue West received a conditional pass with three 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)
Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers
Cafe Plus at 3200 Dufferin Street received a conditional pass with six 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)
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Handle ice in unsanitary manner
Sanitize utensils in chlorine solution of less than 100 ppm of available chlorine
Use utensils not of readily cleanable form
El Sazon Mexicano at 1284 St. Clair Avenue West received a conditional pass with four major infractions:
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Fail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment
Fail to remove garbage when necessary to maintain sanitary condition
Lin's Chinese Bun at 4186 Finch Avenue East received a conditional pass with one major infraction:
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Pelicana Chicken at 730 Yonge Street received a conditional pass with eight major infractions:
Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary
Fail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels)
Fail to maintain records of pest control measures taken
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Fail to provide handwashing stations with adequate supplies (hot and cold water)
Fail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment
Refrigerate potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature above 4 C
Fail to equip sanitary facility with hot and cold running water
Sway Bar at 1335 St. Clair Avenue West received a conditional pass with one major infraction:
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Bread and Roses at 2901 Bayview Avenue received a conditional pass with four major infractions:
Fail to provide handwashing stations with adequate supplies (hot and cold water)
Use food equipment not of readily cleanable form
Use multi-service articles not of sound and tight construction
Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse
Eggsmart at 864 Bloor Street West received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Use food equipment not of readily cleanable form
Naan and Chai at 712 Queen Street West received a conditional pass with three major infractions:
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Fail to provide handwashing stations with adequate supplies (hot and cold water)
Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse
Real Mainsha at 3275 Dufferin Street received a conditional pass with six major infractions:
Fail to maintain records of pest control measures taken
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Fail to remove garbage when necessary to maintain sanitary condition
Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers
Use utensils not of readily cleanable form
Fail to keep sanitary facility sanitary
Armenian Kitchen at 1646 Victoria Park Avenue received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary
Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse
Basket Of Bread at 2783 Lake Shore Boulevard West received a conditional pass with one major infraction:
Fail to protect against breeding of pests
Bb.Q Chicken at 652 Spadina Avenue received a conditional pass with three major infractions:
Fail to collect waste when necessary to maintain sanitary condition
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse
Chester Fried Chicken at 45 Overlea Boulevard received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Fail to remove wastes when necessary to maintain sanitary condition
Cora Pizza at 656 Spadina Avenue received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to clean multi-service articles after use
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Goody's at 45 Overlea Boulevard received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Use handwashing station other than for handwashing of employees
One Plus One at 633 Silver Star Boulevard received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Panda Wok at 462 Birchmount Road received a conditional pass with six major infractions:
Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Use dirty cloth for cleaning food contact surface
Use handwashing station other than for handwashing of employees
Use utensils not in good repair
Use utensils not non-toxic in contact with food
Pig Out Bbq at 650 Spadina Avenue received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse
Royal Cake House at 3480 Mcnicoll Avenue received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to clean multi-service articles after use
Use equipment not suitable for intended purpose
Sam May B.b.q. at 8 Glen Watford Drive received a conditional pass with four major infractions:
Display potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Use dirty cloth for cleaning food contact surface
Use food equipment not in good repair
Shahi Rasoi at 45 Overlea Boulevard received a conditional pass with seven major infractions:
Fail to collect garbage when necessary to maintain sanitary condition
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
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Maintain potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C
Sanitize utensils in chlorine solution of less than 100 ppm of available chlorine
Use utensils not in good repair
Sidebar at 161 Danforth Avenue received a conditional pass with four major infractions:
Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Mechanical equipment not maintained to maintain wash water between 60 C and 71 C
Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse
Tru Tea at 25 Carlton Street received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels)
Fail to provide handwashing stations with adequate supplies (hot and cold water)
March 21
Bread and Roses at 2901 Bayview Avenue received a conditional pass with four major infractions:
Fail to provide handwashing stations with adequate supplies (hot and cold water)
Use food equipment not of readily cleanable form
Use multi-service articles not of sound and tight construction
Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse
Eggsmart at 864 Bloor Street West received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Use food equipment not of readily cleanable form
Naan and Chai at 712 Queen Street West received a conditional pass with three major infractions:
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Fail to provide handwashing stations with adequate supplies (hot and cold water)
Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse
Real Mainsha at 3275 Dufferin Street received a conditional pass with six major infractions:
Fail to maintain records of pest control measures taken
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Fail to remove garbage when necessary to maintain sanitary condition
Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers
Use utensils not of readily cleanable form
Fail to keep sanitary facility sanitary
March 20
5 Spice Dining at 2826 Markham Road received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Use equipment not free from crevices in contact with food
Use handwashing station other than for handwashing of employees
Bar Burrito at 1228 St. Clair Avenue West received a conditional pass with three 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)
Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers
Cafe Plus at 3200 Dufferin Street received a conditional pass with six 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)
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Handle ice in unsanitary manner
Sanitize utensils in chlorine solution of less than 100 ppm of available chlorine
Use utensils not of readily cleanable form
El Sazon Mexicano at 1284 St. Clair Avenue West received a conditional pass with four major infractions:
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Fail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment
Fail to remove garbage when necessary to maintain sanitary condition
Lin's Chinese Bun at 4186 Finch Avenue East received a conditional pass with one major infraction:
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Pelicana Chicken at 730 Yonge Street received a conditional pass with eight major infractions:
Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary
Fail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels)
Fail to maintain records of pest control measures taken
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Fail to provide handwashing stations with adequate supplies (hot and cold water)
Fail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment
Refrigerate potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature above 4 C
Fail to equip sanitary facility with hot and cold running water
Sway Bar at 1335 St. Clair Avenue West received a conditional pass with one major infraction:
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
March 18
La Casa Del Seafood at 40 Carl Hall Road received a conditional pass with four major infractions:
Fail to ensure food handler in food premise washes hands as necessary to prevent contamination of food
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers
Sanitize utensils in chlorine solution of less than 100 ppm of available chlorine
March 17
Freshii at 208 Queens Quay West received a conditional pass with one major infraction:
Use food equipment not in good repair
Jumi Gozen Bar at 56 Forest Manor Road received a conditional pass with one major infraction:
Fail to provide handwashing stations with adequate supplies (hot and cold water)
Mandarin Restaurant at 1027 Finch Avenue West received a conditional pass with one major infraction:
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Pearl Harbourfront Chinese Cuisine at 207 Queens Quay West received a conditional pass with three major infractions:
Fail to ensure food handler in food premise refrains from conduct that could result in contamination of food
Fail to protect against breeding of pests
Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers
The Biryani Walla/Chicha's at 2300 Lawrence Avenue East received a conditional pass with four major infractions:
Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary
Fail to provide adequate refrigerated space for food storage
Store potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C
Use dirty cloth for cleaning food contact surface
March 16
Barburrito at 1000 Gerrard Street East received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Butter Chicken Roti at 646 Yonge Street received a conditional pass with five major infractions:
Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary
Fail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels)
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Use handwashing station other than for handwashing of employees
Fail to equip sanitary facility with single service towels or dryer
Islas Filipino Bbq and Bar at 1690 Queen Street West received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to protect against breeding of pests
Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse
Monkey Sushi at 493 Bloor Street West received a conditional pass with five major infractions:
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Fail to remove garbage when necessary to maintain sanitary condition
Store potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C
Fail to equip sanitary facility with toilet paper
New Famous Indian Cuisine at 1410 Gerrard Street East received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary
Food premise maintained in manner permitting adverse effect on food
The Queen's Legs at 286 Eglinton Avenue West received a conditional pass with one major infraction:
Sanitize utensils in chlorine solution of less than 100 ppm of available chlorine
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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