DineSafe: Toronto health inspectors find major infractions at six restaurants on Feb. 8, plus the weekly roundup
Article Published February 10, 2023
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Barburrito at 1000 Gerrard Street East received a conditional pass with one major infraction:
Distribute potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C
European Delicatessens at 1335 Lawrence Avenue East received a conditional pass with one major infraction:
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Freshco. at 325 Parliament Street received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels)
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Lonch Restaurant at 1000 Gerrard Street East received a conditional pass with one major infraction:
Distribute potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C
Panpan Noodle Bar at 23 Baldwin Street received a conditional pass with three major infractions:
Fail to ensure storage racks designed to protect against contamination
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Mechanical equipment not constructed to provide clean wash water
Shawarma House at 222 The Esplanade received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment
Use utensils not of readily cleanable form
Feb. 7
El Sazon De La Tia Flor at 1698 Eglinton Avenue West received a conditional pass with four major infractions:
Fail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels)
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Fail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment
Store potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C
Ghost Kitchen at 1993 Lawrence Avenue East received a conditional pass with one major infraction:
Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse
Il Fornaro at 1954 Avenue Road received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Use handwashing station other than for handwashing of employees
Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse
Kibo Sushi at 1930 Avenue Road received a conditional pass with five major infractions:
Fail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels)
Fail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment
Sanitize utensils in chlorine solution of less than 100 ppm of available chlorine
Store potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C
Use utensils not suitable for intended purpose
Mini Moe's Burgers at 1961 Lawrence Avenue East received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to sanitize utensils as often as necessary
Mechanical equipment not maintained to maintain rinse water at 82 C
Feb. 6
Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu at 691 Bloor Street West received a conditional pass with three major infractions:
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Fail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment
Use utensils not in good repair
Caribbean Queen Jerk at 393 Jane Street received a conditional pass with one major infraction:
Fail to provide hot and cold running water in food preparation area
Fuwa Fuwa at 408 Bloor Street West received a conditional pass with four major infractions:
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Fail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment
Sanitize utensils in chlorine solution of less than 100 ppm of available chlorine
Store potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C
Lakay Kusina at 80 Ellesmere Road received a conditional pass with one major infraction:
Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse
Pantry at 3456 Bathurst Street received a conditional pass with seven major infractions:
Fail to ensure food handler in food premise washes hands as necessary to prevent contamination of food
Fail to protect against breeding of pests
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers
Store ice in unsanitary manner
Use dirty cloth for cleaning food contact surface
Use food equipment not of sound and tight construction
Simple Burger at 735 Bloor Street West received a conditional pass with six major infractions:
Fail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels)
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Fail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment
Use handwashing station other than for handwashing of employees
Use utensils not in good repair
T-Bones at 2540 Eglinton Avenue East received a conditional pass with six major infractions:
Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary
Fail to ensure storage shelves designed to protect against contamination
Fail to maintain records of pest control measures taken
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Use food equipment not in good repair
Use utensils not non-toxic in contact with food
Feb. 3
Ali Baba's at 729 Bloor Street West received a conditional pass with six major infractions:
Fail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels)
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Fail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment
Sanitize utensils using agent for which test reagent not readily available
Store potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C
Use utensils not in good repair
Astro Variety and Gifts at 2894 Dufferin Street received a conditional pass with two major infractions:
Fail to ensure facility surface sanitized as necessary
Fail to ensure room kept free from live birds or animals
Lettieri Espresso Bar Cafe at 2901 Bayview Avenue received a conditional pass with three major infractions:
Fail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels)
Fail to provide handwashing stations with adequate supplies (hot and cold water)
Use food equipment not of sound and tight construction
Lobongo Fine Dining at 3454 Danforth Avenue received a conditional pass with four major infractions:
Fail to clean utensils as often as necessary
Fail to ensure storage pallets designed to protect against contamination
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Fail to keep sanitary facility sanitary
Terra Nova Bakery And Pastry at 2896 Dufferin Street received a conditional pass with 10 major infractions:
Display potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C
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 maintain records of pest control measures taken
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Fail to sanitize multi-service articles after use
Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers
Use food equipment not of readily cleanable form
Use food equipment not of sound and tight construction
Use utensils not free from cracks in contact with food
Feb. 2
Fig's Breakfast and Lunch at 344 Queen Street East received a conditional pass with three major infractions:
Fail to collect garbage when necessary to maintain sanitary condition
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse
Joy Mart at 15B Finch Avenue West received a conditional pass with one major infraction:
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Mt Everest Restaurant at 804 Eglinton Avenue East received a conditional pass with three major infractions:
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers
Mechanical equipment not constructed to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse
Republika Restobar And Grill at 288A Wilson Avenue received a conditional pass with three major infractions:
Fail to provide adequate number of handwashing stations
Maintain potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C
Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse
Seaspray at 629 Kingston Road received a conditional pass with one major infraction:
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
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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