Here's where DineSafe inspectors found major food safety violations this week

Article Published September 22, 2023
Article Source: Here's where health inspectors found food safety violations (thestar.com)

In total 22 conditional passes were issued restaurants, bars, cafés, bakeries and grocery stores between Sept. 14 and Sept. 20

Diamond Pizza at 510 Main Street received a conditional pass on Sept. 18 with one major infraction:

·         Fail to maintain records of pest control measures taken

Ginger And Onion Cuisine at 240 Alton Towers Circle received a conditional pass on Sept. 19 with three major infractions:

·         Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary

·         Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration

·         Use utensils not of sound and tight construction

Hongkong Island Dim Sum House at 248 Spadina Avenue received a conditional pass on Sept. 15 with three major infractions:

·         Fail to ensure food handler in food premise washes hands as necessary to prevent contamination of food

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

·         Food premise maintained in manner permitting adverse effect on food

Hoo Hoo Large Fried Chicken at 5629 Yonge Street received a conditional pass on Sept. 15 with two major infractions:

·         Use dirty cloth for cleaning food contact surface

·         Use utensils not of readily cleanable form

Meet Fresh at 5315 Yonge Street received a conditional pass on Sept. 15 with one major infraction:

·         Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

Moegi Sushi at 222 The Esplanade received a conditional pass on Sept. 18 with one major infraction:

·         Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

Moegi Sushi at 222 The Esplanade received a conditional pass on Sept. 15 with two major infractions:

·         Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

·         Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers

Mt Everest Restaurant at 804 Eglinton Avenue East received a conditional pass on Sept. 15 with four major infractions:

·         Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary

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

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

·         Use handwashing station other than for handwashing of employees

Paramount Fine Foods at 2450 Sheppard Avenue East received a conditional pass on Sept. 19 with three major infractions:

·         Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

·         Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration

·         Mechanical equipment not constructed to provide clean wash water

Safari Bar And Grill at 1749 Avenue Road received a conditional pass on Sept. 19 with four major infractions:

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

·         Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

·         Store ice in unsanitary manner

·         Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse

Shamshiri Restaurant at 280 Sheppard Avenue East received a conditional pass on Sept. 20 with two major infractions:

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

·         Use food equipment not of readily cleanable form

Starbucks Coffee Co at 3401 Dufferin Street received a conditional pass on Sept. 19 with five 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

·         Store ice in unsanitary manner

·         Use food equipment not of readily cleanable form

Sukho Thai at 52 Wellington Street East received a conditional pass on Sept. 20 with one major infraction:

·         Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

Sushi Cafe Bon Gung at 109 Mc Caul Street received a conditional pass on Sept. 14 with one major infraction:

·         Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

Swiss Bakery and Fast Food at 2984 Danforth Avenue received a conditional pass on Sept. 14 with one major infraction:

·         Food premise maintained in manner permitting adverse effect on food

Thai Room at 243 Carlton Street received a conditional pass on Sept. 15 with two major infractions:

·         Fail to ensure facility surface cleaned as necessary

·         Fail to maintain records of pest control measures taken

The Shore Club at 155 Wellington Street West received a conditional pass on Sept. 18 with one major infraction:

·         Store ice in unsanitary manner

Top Silog at 3795 Bathurst Street received a conditional pass on Sept. 20 with three major infractions:

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

·         Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

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

Vesta Lunch at 474 Dupont Street received a conditional pass on Sept. 19 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

Villa Madina at 220 Yonge Street received a conditional pass on Sept. 18 with one major infraction:

·         Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

Vipei Bistro at 3101 Kingston Road received a conditional pass on Sept. 18 with two major infractions:

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

·         Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse

Miss a DineSafe report? See which restaurants recently made the list.

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.

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.