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Inspection History for Sam James Coffee Bar
Food Take Out
Inspection Details
Pass
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October 31, 2025
Infractions
NA - Not Applicable
Fail to ensure completion of food handling training by food handler or supervisor - Sec. 32
Pass
April 11, 2025
Infractions
Minor
Food premise not maintained with walls in good repair in food-handling room - Sec. 7(1)(g)
Pass
June 7, 2024
Pass
July 24, 2023
Infractions
Minor
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD HANDLING ROOM IN SANITARY CONDITION - SEC. 7(1)(E)
Minor
Fail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)
Minor
Food premise not maintained with walls in good repair in food-handling room - Sec. 7(1)(g)
Pass
April 28, 2023
Infractions
Significant
OPERATE FOOD PREMISE - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CHEMICAL SOLUTION RINSE - SEC. 20(1)(A)(II)(B)
Significant
USE FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT OF READILY CLEANABLE FORM - SEC. 8(1)(C)
Minor
Fail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)
Minor
FAIL TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT SURFACE SANITIZED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22
Minor
FAIL TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREMISE PROTECTS AGAINST CONTAMINATION BY HAIR - SEC. 33(1)(D)
NA - Not Applicable
Fail to ensure presence of food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation - Sec. 32
Pass
November 8, 2022
Infractions
Significant
OPERATE FOOD PREMISE - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CHEMICAL SOLUTION RINSE - SEC. 20(1)(A)(II)(B)
Significant
FAIL TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT - SEC. 30(B)
Minor
Food premise not maintained with walls in good repair in food-handling room - Sec. 7(1)(g)
Minor
FAIL TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREMISE PROTECTS AGAINST CONTAMINATION BY HAIR - SEC. 33(1)(D)
Minor
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED TO KEEP FOOD-HANDLING ROOM FREE FROM MATERIALS NOT REGULARLY USED - SEC. 7(1)(F)
Minor
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD HANDLING ROOM IN SANITARY CONDITION - SEC. 7(1)(E)
Minor
Fail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)
Minor
FAIL TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT SURFACE SANITIZED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22
NA - Not Applicable
Fail to ensure presence of food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation - Sec. 32
Pass
August 21, 2019
Pass
May 24, 2019
Pass
July 30, 2018
Pass
March 1, 2018
Infractions
Minor
Operator fail to properly maintain rooms
Minor
Operator fail to properly wash equipment
Minor
Operator fail to properly wash surfaces in rooms
Pass
September 13, 2017
Infractions
Minor
Operator fail to properly maintain rooms
Pass
July 19, 2017
Infractions
Minor
Operator fail to properly maintain rooms
Pass
February 6, 2017
Pass
October 31, 2016
Infractions
Minor
Operator fail to properly maintain rooms
Pass
August 18, 2016
Infractions
Minor
Operator fail to properly maintain equipment(NON-FOOD)
Minor
Operator fail to properly maintain rooms
Pass
April 26, 2016
Infractions
Significant
STORE UTENSILS IN MANNER NOT PREVENTING CONTAMINATION O. REG 562/90 SEC. 81
Minor
Operator fail to properly maintain rooms
Pass
December 3, 2015
Infractions
Minor
Operator fail to properly maintain rooms
Minor
Operator fail to properly wash equipment
Minor
Operator fail to properly wash surfaces in rooms
Minor
Operator fail to provide proper equipment
Pass
August 4, 2015
Infractions
Minor
Operator fail to properly wash equipment
Pass
March 12, 2015
Infractions
Significant
FAIL TO STORE FOOD ON RACKS OR SHELVES O. REG 562/90 SEC. 23
Minor
Operator fail to properly maintain equipment(NON-FOOD)
Minor
Operator fail to properly maintain rooms
Pass
December 5, 2014
Infractions
Significant
FAIL TO HAVE TEST REAGENT AVAILABLE AT PLACE OF SANITIZATION O. REG 562/90 SEC. 75(2)
Minor
Operator fail to properly wash equipment
Pass
April 16, 2014
Infractions
Significant
STORE UTENSILS IN MANNER NOT PREVENTING CONTAMINATION O. REG 562/90 SEC. 81
Minor
Operator fail to properly wash equipment
Pass
October 18, 2013
Infractions
Minor
Operator fail to properly maintain rooms
Minor
Operator fail to provide adequate lighting
NA - Not Applicable
Fail to ensure the presence of the holder of a valid food handler's certificate - Municipal Code Chapter 545 Sec. G(17)(a)
NA - Not Applicable
Fail to ensure the presence of the holder of a valid food handler's certificate - Muncipal Code Chapter 545 Sec. G(17)(a)
NA - Not Applicable
Fail to ensure the presence of the holder of a valid food handler's certificate - Muncipal Code Chapter 545 Sec. 5G(17)(a)
Pass
April 30, 2013
Pass
September 11, 2012
Pass
March 16, 2012
Pass
September 7, 2011
Pass
February 3, 2011
Pass
September 30, 2010
Pass
February 25, 2010
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Sam James Coffee Bar
297 Harbord St
Food Take Out
Inspections Summary
- Pass: 29
- Conditional Pass: 0
- Closed: 0
- Total: 29 inspections