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

Article Published December 8, 2023
Article Source: Here's where health inspectors found food safety violations (thestar.com)

In total 25 conditional passes were issued restaurants, bars, cafés, bakeries and grocery stores between Nov. 30 and Dec. 6

Adobo Fresh Burrito Mexican Grill at 16 Richardson Street received a conditional pass on Dec. 5 with two major infractions:

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

·         Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers

Asian Food Centre at 10 Westmore Drive received a conditional pass on Dec. 6 with two major infractions:

·         Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary

·         Use food equipment not of sound and tight construction

Beijing Hotpot Restaurant at 107 Parkway Forest Drive received a conditional pass on Nov. 30 with six 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

·         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

Burrito Bandidos at 1614 Queen Street East received a conditional pass on Dec. 4 with two major infractions:

·         Fail to collect garbage when necessary to maintain sanitary condition

·         Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

Butter Chicken Roti at 1610 Queen Street East received a conditional pass on Dec. 4 with one major infraction:

·         Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

Cali Mexican Grill at 3250 Dufferin Street received a conditional pass on Dec. 5 with three major infractions:

·         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 handwashing station other than for handwashing of employees

Casa Deluz at 1571 Sandhurst Circle received a conditional pass on Dec. 6 with four 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

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

Cibo at 2472 Yonge Street received a conditional pass on Nov. 30 with two major infractions:

·         Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

·         Use food equipment not of readily cleanable form

Commisso Bros and Racco Italian Bakery at 8 Kincort Street received a conditional pass on Dec. 4 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 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

·         Use food equipment not in good repair

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

Double Sushi at 2795 Danforth Avenue received a conditional pass on Dec. 1 with two major infractions:

·         Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary

·         Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

Gourmet Kitchen at 633 Silver Star Boulevard received a conditional pass on Dec. 1 with three major infractions:

·         Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

·         Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration

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

Jimmy The Greek at 88 Queens Quay West received a conditional pass on Dec. 1 with one major infraction:

·         Refrigerate potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature above 4 C

Lloyd's Restaurant at 1710 Jane Street received a conditional pass on Dec. 6 with one major infraction:

·         Fail to maintain records of pest control measures taken

Mirra's Place at 3157 Dufferin Street received a conditional pass on Dec. 4 with five major infractions:

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

·         Fail to protect against breeding of pests

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

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

·         Use equipment not free from cracks in contact with food

Mommie Raquel Gourmet House at 371A Wilson Avenue received a conditional pass on Dec. 4 with two major infractions:

·         Fail to protect against breeding of pests

·         Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration

Old K Fried Chicken at 142 Willowdale Avenue received a conditional pass on Dec. 4 with 10 major infractions:

·         Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary

·         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 against harbouring of pests

·         Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration

·         Fail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment

·         Fail to remove wastes when necessary to maintain sanitary condition

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

·         Use dirty cloth for cleaning food contact surface

·         Use handwashing station other than for handwashing of employees

Orfus Wrap and Grill at 3240 Dufferin Street received a conditional pass on Dec. 6 with three major infractions:

·         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

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

Robo Sushi at 865 York Mills Road received a conditional pass on Nov. 30 with six major infractions:

·         Fail to ensure food handler in food premise refrains from conduct that could result in contamination of food

·         Use food equipment not in good repair

·         Use food equipment not of readily cleanable form

·         Use handwashing station other than for handwashing of employees

·         Use utensils not in good repair

·         Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse

Royal Cake House at 3480 Mcnicoll Avenue received a conditional pass on Dec. 4 with four major infractions:

·         Fail to clean utensils as often as necessary

·         Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary

·         Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

·         Fail to remove garbage when necessary to maintain sanitary condition

Rudy at 619 College Street received a conditional pass on Dec. 6 with one major infraction:

·         Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

Sun-Up Barbecue Co at 3411 Bathurst Street received a conditional pass on Nov. 30 with five major infractions:

·         Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration

·         Fail to sanitize utensils as often as necessary

·         Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers

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

·         Use utensils not suitable for intended purpose

Taste Of China Seafood at 338 Spadina Avenue received a conditional pass on Dec. 4 with two major infractions:

·         Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

·         Use food equipment not of readily cleanable form

Thai Elephant at 813 Queen Street West received a conditional pass on Dec. 4 with six major infractions:

·         Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary

·         Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers

·         Use equipment not suitable for intended purpose

·         Use food equipment not of sound and tight construction

·         Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide clean wash water

·         Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse

Westwood Grill at 519 Annette Street received a conditional pass on Dec. 5 with three major infractions:

·         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

Xpress Tropical Foods and Meat at 1712 Jane Street received a conditional pass on Dec. 6 with two major infractions:

·         Fail to maintain records of pest control measures taken

·         Fail to protect against harbouring of pests

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.