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

Article Published October 27, 2023
Article Source: Here's where health inspectors found food safety violations (thestar.com)

In total 36 conditional passes were issued restaurants, bars, cafés, bakeries and grocery stores between Oct. 19 and Oct. 25

Armenian Kitchen at 1646 Victoria Park Avenue received a conditional pass on Oct. 24 with two major infractions:

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

·         Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

Aroma Espresso Bar at 51 Lower Simcoe Street received a conditional pass on Oct. 20 with three major infractions:

·         Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

·         Sanitize utensils in quaternary ammonium compound solution of less than 200 ppm

·         Thermometer in refrigeration equipment not easily readable

Asia Delight at 85 Ellesmere Road received a conditional pass on Oct. 25 with two major infractions:

·         Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary

·         Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration

Bb.Q Chicken at 652 Spadina Avenue received a conditional pass on Oct. 25 with two major infractions:

·         Fail to remove wastes when necessary to maintain sanitary condition

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

Bloor Meat Market at 2283 Bloor Street West received a conditional pass on Oct. 19 with five major infractions:

·         Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

·         Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration

·         Fail to sanitize utensils as often as necessary

·         Thermometer in refrigeration equipment not easily readable

·         Use food equipment not of readily cleanable form

Charloo's West Indian Foods at 1646 Victoria Park Avenue received a conditional pass on Oct. 24 with one major infraction:

·         Fail to protect against breeding of pests

Coco Fresh Teaand Juice at 85 Ellesmere Road received a conditional pass on Oct. 19 with one major infraction:

·         Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

Dragon House at 1019 Weston Road received a conditional pass on Oct. 25 with one major infraction:

·         Use food equipment not in good repair

Esto Es Colombia Restaurant at 2848 Dufferin Street received a conditional pass on Oct. 24 with five 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

·         Fail to provide adequate number of handwashing stations

·         Use equipment not free from cracks in contact with food

·         Use food equipment not of readily cleanable material

First Class Delites at 1156 Weston Road received a conditional pass on Oct. 25 with four major infractions:

·         Fail to maintain records of pest control measures taken

·         Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

·         Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration

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

Jolly Bar And Restaurant at 844 Bloor Street West received a conditional pass on Oct. 24 with two major infractions:

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

·         Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse

Juicy Dumpling at 2150 Yonge Street received a conditional pass on Oct. 25 with one major infraction:

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

Kapamilya Foods at 160 Springhurst Avenue received a conditional pass on Oct. 24 with two major infractions:

·         Fail to maintain records of pest control measures taken

·         Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

Kerala Kitchen and Cafe at 3258 Lawrence Avenue East received a conditional pass on Oct. 25 with five major infractions:

·         Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

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

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

·         Use cloth used for other purpose for cleaning food contact surface

·         Use utensils not in good repair

Koy Evi Village House Turkish Restaurant at 1027 Finch Avenue West received a conditional pass on Oct. 25 with four major infractions:

·         Sanitize utensils in chlorine solution for less than 45 seconds

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

·         Use handwashing station other than for handwashing of employees

·         Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse

Lakay Kusina at 80 Ellesmere Road received a conditional pass on Oct. 24 with one major infraction:

·         Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

Lula Lounge at 1585 Dundas Street West received a conditional pass on Oct. 23 with one major infraction:

·         Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse

Neway Ktv at 4901A Yonge Street received a conditional pass on Oct. 24 with one major infraction:

·         Fail to provide adequate number of handwashing stations

Otto's Berlin Doner at 256 Augusta Avenue received a conditional pass on Oct. 20 with one major infraction:

·         Use utensils not of readily cleanable form

Papa John's Pizza at 4630 Kingston Road received a conditional pass on Oct. 23 with two major infractions:

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

·         Thermometer in refrigeration equipment not easily readable

Sam James Coffee Bar at 1354 Queen Street West received a conditional pass on Oct. 23 with two major infractions:

·         Use handwashing station other than for handwashing of employees

·         Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse

Shoeless Joe's Sports Grill at 1980 St. Clair Avenue West received a conditional pass on Oct. 23 with seven major infractions:

·         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 of readily cleanable form

·         Fail to equip sanitary facility with soap or detergent

·         Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse

Spence's Bakery at 1539 Eglinton Avenue West received a conditional pass on Oct. 23 with four major infractions:

·         Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary

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

·         Fail to remove wastes when necessary to maintain sanitary condition

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

T-Swirl Crepe at 510 Yonge Street received a conditional pass on Oct. 24 with one major infraction:

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

Ten Ren's Tea at 5095 Yonge Street received a conditional pass on Oct. 20 with seven major infractions:

·         Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary

·         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)

·         Use dirty cloth for cleaning food contact surface

·         Use handwashing station other than for handwashing of employees

·         Use utensils not non-toxic in contact with food

The Shameful Tiki Room at 1378 Queen Street West received a conditional pass on Oct. 23 with two major infractions:

·         Fail to protect against breeding of pests

·         Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration

Tim Hortons at 340 Front Street West received a conditional pass on Oct. 24 with one major infraction:

·         Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

Tim Hortons at 200 Wellington Street West received a conditional pass on Oct. 19 with two major infractions:

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

·         Use handwashing station other than for handwashing of employees

Tokyo Grill 2 at 5175 Yonge Street received a conditional pass on Oct. 23 with seven 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

·         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 dirty cloth for cleaning food contact surface

·         Use handwashing station other than for handwashing of employees

Tora Restaurants at 3401 Dufferin Street received a conditional pass on Oct. 25 with 10 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

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

·         Use dirty cloth for cleaning food contact surface

·         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

·         Mechanical equipment not maintained to maintain wash water between 60 C and 71 C

Vagabondo Resto Bar at 310 Front Street West received a conditional pass on Oct. 24 with five major infractions:

·         Fail to clean utensils as often as necessary

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

·         Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration

·         Fail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment

·         Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers

Vietnam Lovely Noodle at 378 Bloor Street West received a conditional pass on Oct. 24 with one major infraction:

·         Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration

Wild Wing at 1617 Wilson Avenue received a conditional pass on Oct. 23 with one major infraction:

·         Fail to protect against breeding of pests

Wimpy's Diner at 65 Rylander Boulevard received a conditional pass on Oct. 23 with one major infraction:

·         Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse

Wrap Express at 3943 Jane Street received a conditional pass on Oct. 23 with one major infraction:

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

Yoi Japanese Eatery at 1800 Sheppard Avenue East received a conditional pass on Oct. 25 with two major infractions:

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

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

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.

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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.