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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