This week's food safety inspections by DineSafe revealed substantial infractions
Hungry in Toronto? Here's a lowdown on eateries that received a conditional pass recently.
Recently, several restaurants in Toronto had a run-in with the health inspectors. Here's a breakdown of the establishments that received a conditional pass, meaning they've got some improvements to make to ensure food safety.
- Eggsmart at 2331 Kingston Road was hit with three major infractions: poor food storage practices, insufficient protection against contamination, and a lack of handwashing stations.
- Meetpoint at 89 Roncesvalles Avenue and 1021 Wilson Avenue both received conditional passes due to operational issues and unsanitary food storage concerns.
- Nganda at 254 Adelaide Street West was also handed a conditional pass for failing to provide adequate handwashing stations.
- The Spicy Grill at 3210 Danforth Avenue had a quartet of major infractions, including poor food storage, insufficient handwashing facilities, temperature control issues, and pest control problems.
- Bobbette & Belle Inc. at 1121 Queen Street East and Bow Thai Restaurant at 4755 Leslie Street each received conditional passes for issues related to pest control, cleanliness, and temperature control.
- Dhaka Kitchen at 459 Pharmacy Avenue failed to maintain appropriate food temperatures and kept equipment surfaces unclean.
- Kawa Sushi at 451 Church Street, Wok & Bowl at 3022 Bathurst Street, Taste Seduction at 399 Keele Street, and Zhangliang Spicy Hotpot at 5437 Yonge Street all received conditional passes due to a variety of infractions, including poor pest control, unsanitary conditions, and temperature control issues.
- Mr Tonkatsu at 520 Bloor Street West topped the list with six major infractions, including poor handwashing station maintenance, improper sanitization methods, and temperature control issues.
In case you missed the DineSafe report, remember, this list provides a snapshot of recent inspections and health hazards found in restaurants across Toronto. Always double-check with the official City of Toronto website for the most current information about specific restaurants and their status under Toronto's DineSafe program.
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.
This list is generated using open data from the City of Toronto, and our website has no role in collecting, reviewing, or analyzing this data. Keep in mind that this information does not reflect the current status of Toronto's DineSafe program or recent infractions found in inspections.
Insights: Toronto's DineSafe program is a city initiative designed to ensure food establishments meet health and safety standards. To stay updated on infractions or the status of specific businesses, check the official City of Toronto website or contact Toronto Public Health directly. Furthermore, unrelated to DineSafe, initiatives like RentSafeTO aim to improve conditions in rental properties by enhancing transparency and accountability[2].
- Toronto's DineSafe program requires several eateries, such as Eggsmart at 2331 Kingston Road, to address concerns related to food storage practices, protection against contamination, and handwashing station availability.
- Meetpoint locations at 89 Roncesvalles Avenue and 1021 Wilson Avenue, as well as Nganda at 254 Adelaide Street West, have been issued conditional passes due to operational issues and unsanitary food storage concerns, as reported by Toronto's DineSafe program.
- The Spicy Grill at 3210 Danforth Avenue received several major infractions, including poor food storage, insufficient handwashing facilities, temperature control issues, and pest control problems, leading to a conditional pass from health inspectors in Toronto.
- Under Toronto's DineSafe program, Bobbette & Belle Inc. at 1121 Queen Street East and Bow Thai Restaurant at 4755 Leslie Street both received conditional passes for infractions related to pest control, cleanliness, and temperature control.
- Dhaka Kitchen at 459 Pharmacy Avenue had issues maintaining appropriate food temperatures and unclean equipment surfaces, resulting in a conditional pass from health inspectors.
- Kawa Sushi at 451 Church Street, Wok & Bowl at 3022 Bathurst Street, Taste Seduction at 399 Keele Street, and Zhangliang Spicy Hotpot at 5437 Yonge Street all received conditional passes due to pest control, unsanitary conditions, and temperature control issues.
- Mr Tonkatsu at 520 Bloor Street West has the most major infractions with six, including poor handwashing station maintenance, improper sanitization methods, and temperature control issues, as reported by Toronto's DineSafe program.
