DineSafe: Toronto health inspectors find major infractions at nine restaurants on Oct. 27, plus the weekly roundup

Article Published October 28, 2022
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Toronto Public Health issued 30 conditional passes to restaurants, cafés, bakeries, bars and grocery stores from Oct. 20 to Oct. 27.

Oct. 27

Booster Juice at 4525 Kingston Road received a conditional pass with two major infractions:

  • Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

  • Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers

China Wok at 243 Bay Street received a conditional pass with one major infraction:

  • Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

Church's Texas Chicken at 33 Harbour Square received a conditional pass with one major infraction:

  • Fail to protect against breeding of pests

Coco Karaoke at 1290 Finch Avenue West received a conditional pass with two major infractions:

  • Fail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels)

  • Sanitize utensils in chlorine solution of less than 100 ppm of available chlorine

Kim Po Vietnamese Cuisine at 58 Redlea Avenue received a conditional pass with three major infractions:

  • Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

  • Fail to equip sanitary facility with hot and cold running water

  • Fail to equip sanitary facility with soap or detergent

New Northern Dumplings at 633 Silver Star Boulevard received a conditional pass with four major infractions:

  • Fail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels)

  • Fail to maintain records of pest control measures taken

  • Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

  • Use food equipment not of readily cleanable form

Osmow's at 4700 Keele Street received a conditional pass with three major infractions:

  • Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

  • Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers

  • Fail to equip sanitary facility with single service towels or dryer

Second Cup at 693 Wilson Avenue received a conditional pass with six major infractions:

  • Fail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels)

  • Fail to protect against breeding of pests

  • Fail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment

  • Fail to retain records of pest control measures taken for one year

  • Sanitize utensils using agent for which test reagent not readily available

  • Store ice in unsanitary manner

Skyland Food Mart Inc. at 3715 Lawrence Avenue East received a conditional pass with four major infractions:

  • Fail to ensure room kept free from live birds or animals

  • Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

  • Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration

  • Use food equipment not in good repair

Oct. 26

La Rose Bakery and Delicatessen at 140 La Rose Avenue received a conditional pass with four major infractions:

  • Fail to provide handwashing stations with adequate supplies (hot and cold water)

  • Fail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment

  • Offer for sale potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C

  • Use food equipment not in good repair

Mr Momo at 2453 Lake Shore Boulevard West received a conditional pass with three major infractions:

  • Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration

  • Fail to provide adequate number of handwashing stations

  • Fail to provide equipment for cleaning and sanitizing utensils as required

Naan Kabob at 62 Laird Drive 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 maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels)

  • Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration

  • Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse

Oct. 25

5 Elements Espresso Bar at 131 Avenue Road received a conditional pass with two major infractions:

  • Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration

  • Store potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C

Bomou at 1636 Bayview Avenue received a conditional pass with three major infractions:

  • Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration

  • Food premise maintained in manner to permit contamination of single-service articles

  • Offer for sale potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C

Onnuri at 3330 Pharmacy Avenue received a conditional pass with two major infractions:

  • Fail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels)

  • Fail to provide adequate number of handwashing stations

Peking Duck Kitchen at 1 Glen Watford Drive received a conditional pass with one major infraction:

  • Fail to provide adequate number of handwashing stations

Oct. 24

Bavu Villas Takeout And Catering at 2950 Kennedy Road received a conditional pass with four major infractions:

  • Fail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels)

  • Fail to maintain records of pest control measures taken

  • Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

  • Use food equipment not of readily cleanable form

Chef 88 at 3261 Kennedy Road received a conditional pass with three major infractions:

  • Fail to maintain records of pest control measures taken

  • Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

  • Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse

Food Factor at 464 Sherbourne Street received a conditional pass with one major infraction:

  • Distribute potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C

Fruit Basket at 1919 Yonge Street received a conditional pass with six major infractions:

  • Fail to collect garbage when necessary to maintain sanitary condition

  • Fail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels)

  • Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

  • Food premise maintained in manner to permit contamination of single-service articles

  • Offer for sale potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C

  • Fail to equip sanitary facility with soap or detergent

Ka Chi Restaurant at 414 Dundas Street West 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)

The Keg Steakhouse and Bar at 927 Dixon Road received a conditional pass with one major infraction:

  • Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

Tsui Wah Restaurant at 3261 Kennedy Road received a conditional pass with one major infraction:

  • Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

Oct. 21

Forest Cafe at 56 Forest Manor Road received a conditional pass with four major infractions:

  • Fail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels)

  • Fail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment

  • Fail to sanitize utensils as often as necessary

  • Use handwashing station other than for handwashing of employees

Marcello's at 105 Adelaide Street West received a conditional pass with two major infractions:

  • Store potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C

  • Use food equipment not in good repair

Pitha Ghor and Sweets at 3342 Danforth Avenue received a conditional pass with one major infraction:

  • Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers

Slab Burgers at 47 Charles Street West received a conditional pass with three major infractions:

  • Fail to clean utensils as often as necessary

  • Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration

  • Use food equipment not in good repair

Urban Hakka at 3305 Yonge Street received a conditional pass with three major infractions:

  • Fail to collect garbage when necessary to maintain sanitary condition

  • Use dirty towel for cleaning food contact surface

  • Fail to equip sanitary facility with toilet paper

Oct. 20

Mortons at 4 Avenue Road received a conditional pass with three major infractions:

  • Fail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels)

  • Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration

  • Mechanical equipment not maintained to maintain rinse water at 82 C

Oba Market at 1840 Jane Street received a conditional pass with one major infraction:

  • Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

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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About this story

This story was automatically generated using open data from the City of Toronto. The Toronto Star has no role in collecting, reviewing or analyzing this data, and makes no representations or endorsements about any food premises, or the products or services offered by a food premise. Readers should review any municipal disclaimers located at the city’s open data portal.

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