Dining out in Toronto shouldn't be risky business, but for unsuspecting patrons, many of their favourite restaurants and supermarkets have had a checkered past. Thankfully,
DineSafe in Toronto not only gives you current ratings, but all past findings as well. We've gathered up a list of the closures that have occured in the past two years.
Number of establishments closed in 2008:
47
Number of establishments closed due to pest control in 2008:
37
Number of establishments closed in 2007:
17
Number of establishments closed due to pest control in 2007:
16
The percent increase in closures in 2008 over 2007 is a staggering 176%. What can we attribute this increase to? Increased surveillance or an increase in infractions?
Or does this reflect a change in standards?
We'll bring you all these answers in our 4 part series.
Please note: All information supplied from the City of Toronto's
DineSafe site. CityNews is not responsible for discrepancies between information posted here and inspection reports posted on food premise,
or the DineSafe site.
PAST CLOSURES (2007-2008) - does not indicate current status. For current status, please visit the
Toronto DineSafe Site.
YELLOW: Conditional pass: food safety inspection notice will be issued when one or more significant infractions are observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.
RED: Closed: food safety inspection notice will be issued when one or more crucial infractions are observed under the Food Premises Regulation that present an immediate health hazard that cannot be correct during an inspection.
Asian FoodMart Spadina
247 Spadina Avenue
YELLOW - Feb 4, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
YELLOW - Jan 30, 2008
YELLOW - Oct 24, 2007 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
RED - Feb 22, 2007 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Asian Gourmet Restaurant
399 Bathurst Street
RED - July 15, 2008 - INADEQUATE FOOD TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Banh Mi & Che Cali
318 Spadina Avenue
RED - Feb 19, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
YELLOW - Dec 5, 2007
Brooklyn Pizza
3016 Bathurst Street
RED - Oct 22, 2007 - INADEQUATE FOOD TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Café in the Park
37 Belshaw Place
RED - July 21, 2008 - INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Captain John's
1 Queen's Quay West
RED - Aug 29, 2008 - INADEQUATE FOOD TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Central Bar & Grill
1946 Weston Road
YELLOW - Nov 13, 2007
RED - June 12, 2007 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Reason for closure: Operator fail to prevent a rodent infestation
Cheese Magic
182 Baldwin Street
RED - Sept 3, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
YELLOW - Aug 26, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
YELLOW - Oct 23, 2007 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
YELLOW - April 30, 2007
Chinatown Centre Delight
222 Spadina Avenue
YELLOW - Sept 16, 2008
RED - July 28, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Reason for closure: Operator fail to prevent an insect infestation
Chinese Bakery
433 Dundas Street West
RED - June 5, 2007 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Reason for closure: Operator fail to prevent an insect infestation, Operator fail to prevent a rodent infestation
Cira's Gourmet Foods
4841 Yonge Street
RED - July 10, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Reason for closure: Operator fail to prevent a rodent infestation
Ding Dong Pastries & Café
321 Spadina Avenue
RED - Sept 18, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Reason for closure: Operator fail to prevent a rodent infestation
YELLOW - May 9, 2007
Double Choc Donut Bakery
250 Garyray Drive
RED - Feb 20, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
YELLOW - July 25, 2007
Dumpling House Restaurant
328 Spadina Avenue
RED - Feb 15, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Eat Bulaga
584 Parliament Street
RED - Aug 28, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Eikona Chinese Restaurant
364 Broadview Avenue
YELLOW - Jan 4, 2008
RED - Jan 2, 2008 - Operator fail to maintain premises free of sewage back-up
YELLOW - Dec 21, 2007
YELLOW - April 24, 2007
Evergreen Thai Restaurant
175 Dundas Street West
RED - June 30, 2008 - INADEQUATE FOOD TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Fong on Foods Limited
46 Kensington Ave.
RED - Sept 5, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Reason for closure: Operator fail to prevent an insect infestation
YELLOW - Oct 31, 2007
YELLOW - June 7, 2007 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Food Basics
5915 Yonge Street
YELLOW - Aug 22, 2007 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
RED - Aug 20, 2007 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Reason for closure: Operator fail to prevent a rodent infestation
Fu Yao Supermarket
639 Gerrard Street East
YELLOW - April 21, 2008
YELLOW - Dec 3, 2007
RED - Aug 29, 2007 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Reason for closure: Operator fail to prevent a rodent infestation
YELLOW - May 29, 2007 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Gia Phat Company
155 Augusta Ave.
RED - July 3, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Happy Seven Restaurant
358 Spadina Ave.
RED - Oct 9, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Reason for closure: Operator fail to prevent a rodent infestation
YELLOW - Oct 2, 2007 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Hong Fatt B.B.Q. Restaurant
443 Dundas Street West
YELLOW - Oct 10, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
RED - July 31, 2007 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Reason for closure: Operator fail to ensure room kept free from animals?
India Africa Grocers Ltd.
2121 Jane Street
YELLOW - March 27, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
RED - Jan 15, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Reason for closure: Operator fail to prevent a rodent infestation
YELLOW - Jan 11, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
YELLOW - Feb 13, 2007
J & J Fruit Market
234 Augusta Avenue
RED - Aug 12, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
RED - April 28, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Reason for closure: Operator fail to prevent a rodent infestation
Jade BBQ House
2950 Birchmount Road
RED - April 2, 2008 - Operator fail to maintain premises free of sewage back-up
YELLOW - March 7, 2007
Jade East Chinese Food
2883 Jane Street
YELLOW - Aug 17, 2007 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
RED - Aug 16, 2007 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Reason for closure: Operator fail to prevent an insect infestation
Johnny's Top Dog #1436 - Hot dog cart - N/A
100 Queen Street West
RED - March 25, 2008 - Operator fail to provide main water supply
Julio Quality Meats
2294 Keele Street
RED - March 26, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Reason for closure: Operator fail to prevent an insect infestation, Operator fail to prevent a rodent infestation
Kabul Farms
242 Parliament Street
RED - July 30, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
YELLOW - March 19, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
YELLOW - Aug 8, 2007
YELLOW - Oct 31, 2006
Kokuryo
649 Yonge Street
RED - Sept 30, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Reason for closure: Operator fail to prevent a rodent infestation
YELLOW - Nov 28, 2007
YELLOW - Aug 22, 2007 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Korean Grill House Restaurant
214 Queen Street West
YELLOW - July 5, 2007
YELLOW - July 5, 2007
RED - Feb 21, 2007 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Leiria Bakery
1617 Dupont Street
YELLOW - Oct 12, 2007 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
YELLOW - Aug 14, 2007 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
RED - Jan 3, 2007
Reason for closure: Operator fail to prevent a rodent infestation
Mac's
2387 Eglinton Ave. East
RED - Aug 27, 2007 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Reason for closure: Operator fail to prevent a rodent infestation
YELLOW - Aug 24, 2007 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Mama Pee Restaurant
2111 Jane Street
YELLOW - Aug 8, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
RED - Feb 13, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Reason for closure: Operator fail to prevent a rodent infestation
YELLOW - Sept 19, 2007
Manchu Wok
25 The West Mall
YELLOW - Sept 23, 2008
YELLOW - April 11, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
YELLOW - Dec 19, 2007
RED - March 19, 2007 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Reason for closure: Operator fail to prevent an insect infestation
May's Delicious Buffet Chinese Food
238 Queen Street West
RED - Sept 12, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Reason for closure: Operator fail to prevent a rodent infestation
YELLOW - Feb 25, 2008
YELLOW - Nov 29, 2007
McDonald's Restaurant
218 Yonge Street
RED - Feb 27, 2008 -IMPROPER MAINTENANCE / SANITATION OF NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES / EQUIPMENT
McSorley's Saloon & Grill
1544 Bayview Ave.
RED - Oct 21, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
YELLOW - Feb 19, 2008
Milk 'N' Honey
3457 Bathurst Street
RED - Sept 18, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Reason for closure: Operator fail to prevent an insect infestation
New Ho King Restaurant
416 Spadina Ave.
YELLOW - Oct 17, 2008
RED - Aug 14, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Reason for closure: Operator fail to prevent an insect infestation
YELLOW - June 2, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Newell's Café
784 Queen Street East
RED - Sept 7, 2007 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Reason for Closure: Operator fail to prevent an insect infestation
Noble Seafood Restaurant
530 Dundas Street West
RED - Oct 7, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Reason for closure: Operator fail to prevent a rodent infestation, Operator fail to prevent a rodent infestation
YELLOW - May 22, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
North York Danforth Food Market
3701 Keele Street
YELLOW - April 2, 2008
YELLOW - March 13, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
RED - March 11, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Reason for closure: Operator fail to prevent a rodent infestation
YELLOW - Feb 22, 2008
YELLOW - Jan 17, 2008
Pak Fok Food Products
50 Thornmount Drive
RED - June 3, 2008 - INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
YELLOW - May 8, 2008
Patty King Take Out & Bakery
187 BALDWIN ST, Unit 2
RED - November 12, 2008 - INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Paul Kee Open Kitchen
2950 Birchmount Rd.
RED - April 2, 2008 - Operator fail to maintain premises free of sewage back-up
Perola Supermarket Ltd.
247 Augusta Ave.
RED - Aug 5, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Philthy McNasty's
130 Eglinton Ave. East
YELLOW - Oct 15, 2008
RED - Oct 14, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Pho 777
1700 Wilson Ave.
YELLOW - Aug 5, 2008
RED - March 4, 2008 - INADEQUATE FOOD TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Saigon Pearl Restaurant
2 KENSINGTON AVE
RED - November 4, 2008 - FAILURE TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION
Sakura
109 McCaul Street
RED - Oct 15, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Reason for closure: Operator fail to prevent a rodent infestation
YELLOW - March 11, 2008
Sam Hu Vegetarian
328 Passmore Ave.
RED - Aug 20, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Condition for closure:
Operator fail to prevent an insect infestation
YELLOW - Aug 8, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
YELLOW - Aug 5, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
YELLOW - Jan 25, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Satay on the Road
2003 Avenue Road
RED - Sept 3, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Condition for closure:
Operator fail to prevent an insect infestation
YELLOW - June 20, 2007
Sen Ming Garden
473 Dundas Street West
RED - Jan 29, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Condition for closure:
Operator fail to prevent an rodent infestation
YELLOW - Aug 29, 2007
Sinnon Fruit Market
70 Huron Street
RED - Sept 16, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Condition for closure:
Operator fail to prevent an rodent infestation
YELLOW - June 27, 2007 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Spice Town Halal Meat Market
3258 Lawrence Ave. East
RED - Aug 3, 2007 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Condition for closure:
Operator fail to prevent an rodent infestation
YELLOW - July 11, 2007 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
YELLOW -
Feb 21, 2007 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Sushi One
6036 Yonge Street
RED - Oct 21, 2008
Condition for closure:
Operator fail to prevent an rodent infestation
Swatow
309 Spadina Ave.
RED - Oct 14, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Condition for closure:
Operator fail to prevent an insect infestation
Terry's Old Fashioned Lemonade
2 Strachan Ave.
RED - Aug 17, 2007 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Condition for closure:
Operator fail to prevent an insect infestation
The Keg Steakhouse and Bar
927 Dixon Road
YELLOW - March 13, 2008
YELLOW - Feb 22, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
RED - Feb 21, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Condition for closure:
Operator fail to prevent an rodent infestation
The Original Bavarian Bratwurst Wagon mobile unit - NA
100 Queen Street West
RED - March 25, 2008 - Operator fail to provide main water supply
The Red Room Cafe
444 SPADINA AVE
RED - October 29, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Yong Feng Supermarket
1925 Sheppard Ave. West
RED - July 18, 2008 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Condition for closure:
Operator fail to prevent an rodent infestation
YELLOW - Feb 26, 2008
YELLOW - Jan 30, 2008
YELLOW - Sept 13, 2007 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Yonge Ichiban Sushi
3 Finch Ave. East
YELLOW - Sept 10, 2008
YELLOW - Nov 30, 2007
RED - Aug 23, 2007 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL
Condition for closure:
Operator fail to prevent an insect infestation
YELLOW - Aug 21, 2007
YELLOW - March 16, 2007
Yummy Wok BBQ House
1959 Finch Ave. West
RED - Feb 21, 2008 - FAILURE TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION
YELLOW - Feb 16, 2007