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Inspection History for Sam's Food Store

620 Vaughan Rd, Toronto, ON
Food Store (Convenience/Variety)
2013
2014
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2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Inspection Details

Pass
April 2, 2025
Infractions
Minor
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD-HANDLING ROOM - SEC. 7(1)(G)
Minor
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED TO KEEP FOOD-HANDLING ROOM FREE FROM MATERIALS NOT REGULARLY USED - SEC. 7(1)(F)
Minor
FAIL TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT SURFACE SANITIZED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22
Pass
May 1, 2024
Pass
February 20, 2024
Conditional Pass
February 15, 2024
Infractions
Significant
SANITIZE UTENSILS IN CHLORINE SOLUTION OF LESS THAN 100 P.P.M. OF AVAILABLE CHLORINE - SEC. 19(B)
Significant
FAIL TO MAINTAIN HANDWASHING STATIONS (LIQUID SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS) - SEC. 7(3)(C)
Minor
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD HANDLING ROOM IN SANITARY CONDITION - SEC. 7(1)(E)
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
October 6, 2023
Infractions
Minor
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD HANDLING ROOM IN SANITARY CONDITION - SEC. 7(1)(E)
NA - Not Applicable
Fail to ensure presence of food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation - Sec. 32
Pass
May 25, 2023
Infractions
Significant
SANITIZE UTENSILS IN CHLORINE SOLUTION OF LESS THAN 100 P.P.M. OF AVAILABLE CHLORINE - SEC. 19(B)
Minor
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD-HANDLING ROOM - SEC. 7(1)(G)
Minor
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD HANDLING ROOM IN SANITARY CONDITION - SEC. 7(1)(E)
NA - Not Applicable
Fail to ensure completion of food handling training by food handler or supervisor - Sec. 32
Pass
March 1, 2023
Infractions
Minor
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD-HANDLING ROOM - SEC. 7(1)(G)
Minor
Operate food premise - equipment not constructed to permit cleaning - Sec. 9
Pass
November 28, 2022
Conditional Pass
November 8, 2022
Infractions
Crucial
Maintain potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C - Sec. 27(1)
Significant
SANITIZE UTENSILS IN CHLORINE SOLUTION OF LESS THAN 100 P.P.M. OF AVAILABLE CHLORINE - SEC. 19(B)
Significant
FAIL TO MAINTAIN HANDWASHING STATIONS (LIQUID SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS) - SEC. 7(3)(C)
Significant
Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary - Sec. 22
Minor
FAIL TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT SURFACE SANITIZED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22
Minor
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD HANDLING ROOM IN SANITARY CONDITION - SEC. 7(1)(E)
Pass
May 25, 2022
Infractions
Minor
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD HANDLING ROOM IN SANITARY CONDITION - SEC. 7(1)(E)
Minor
FAIL TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT SURFACE SANITIZED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22
Pass
November 30, 2021
Infractions
Minor
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED TO KEEP FOOD-HANDLING ROOM FREE FROM MATERIALS NOT REGULARLY USED - SEC. 7(1)(F)
Minor
FAIL TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT SURFACE SANITIZED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22
Pass
February 19, 2020
Infractions
Significant
FAIL TO MAINTAIN HANDWASHING STATIONS (LIQUID SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS) - SEC. 7(3)(C)
Significant
SANITIZE UTENSILS IN CHLORINE SOLUTION OF LESS THAN 100 P.P.M. OF AVAILABLE CHLORINE - SEC. 19(B)
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)
Pass
October 29, 2019
Conditional Pass
October 21, 2019
Infractions
Crucial
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)
Significant
Fail to provide handwashing stations with adequate supplies (hot and cold water) - Sec. 7(3)(c)
Significant
Fail to sanitize multi-service articles after use - Sec. 21(1)
Significant
USE UTENSILS NOT SUITABLE FOR INTENDED PURPOSE - SEC. 8(1)(D)
Minor
FAIL TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT SURFACE SANITIZED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22
Minor
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD HANDLING ROOM IN SANITARY CONDITION - SEC. 7(1)(E)
NA - Not Applicable
Fail to Ensure the Presence of the Holder of a Valid Food Handlers Certificate - Sec. 545- 157E(1 7)(a)
Pass
May 15, 2019
Infractions
Minor
FAIL TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT SURFACE SANITIZED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22
Minor
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD-HANDLING ROOM - SEC. 7(1)(G)
Minor
Food premise not maintained with ceilings in good repair in food-handling room - Sec. 7(1)(g)
Pass
February 12, 2019
Infractions
Significant
USE UTENSILS NOT OF SOUND AND TIGHT CONSTRUCTION - SEC. 8(1)(A)
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 EQUIPMENT NOT REGULARLY USED - SEC. 7(1)(F)
Minor
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD HANDLING ROOM IN SANITARY CONDITION - SEC. 7(1)(E)
Minor
Operate food premise - equipment not constructed to permit maintenance in sanitary condition - Sec. 9
NA - Not Applicable
Fail to Produce Most Recent Food Safety Inspection Report(s) - Sec. 545-157(E)(5)
Pass
November 22, 2018
Infractions
Minor
FAIL TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT SURFACE SANITIZED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22
Minor
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED TO KEEP FOOD-HANDLING ROOM FREE FROM EQUIPMENT NOT REGULARLY USED - SEC. 7(1)(F)
Minor
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD-HANDLING ROOM - SEC. 7(1)(G)
NA - Not Applicable
Fail to Ensure the Presence of the Holder of a Valid Food Handlers Certificate - Sec. 545- 157E(1 7)(a)
NA - Not Applicable
Fail to Produce Most Recent Food Safety Inspection Report(s) - Sec. 545-157(E)(5)
Pass
July 18, 2018
Infractions
Significant
FAIL TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT - SEC. 30(B)
Significant
Fail to provide handwashing stations with adequate supplies (hot and cold water) - Sec. 7(3)(c)
Minor
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD HANDLING ROOM IN SANITARY CONDITION - SEC. 7(1)(E)
NA - Not Applicable
Fail to Ensure the Presence of the Holder of a Valid Food Handlers Certificate - Sec. 545- 157E(1 7)(a)
Pass
May 7, 2018
Conditional Pass
February 27, 2018
Infractions
Crucial
Operator fail to ensure food is not contaminated/adulterated
Significant
Operator fail to properly maintain equipment
Significant
Operator fail to properly remove liquid waste
Significant
Operator fail to properly wash multi-use utensils
Significant
Operator fail to provide hand washing supplies
Significant
Operator fail to provide required supplies at sinks
Significant
Operator fail to use proper procedure(s) to ensure food safety
Minor
Operator fail to properly maintain rooms
Minor
Operator fail to properly wash equipment
Minor
Operator fail to properly wash surfaces in rooms
NA - Not Applicable
Fail to Ensure the Presence of the Holder of a Valid Food Handler's Certificate. Muncipal Code Chapter 545-157(17)(a)
Pass
December 8, 2017
Infractions
Significant
FAIL TO HAVE TEST REAGENT AVAILABLE AT PLACE OF SANITIZATION O. REG 562/90 SEC. 75(2)
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
NA - Not Applicable
Fail to Ensure the Presence of the Holder of a Valid Food Handler's Certificate. Muncipal Code Chapter 545-157(17)(a)
Pass
February 1, 2017
Pass
August 11, 2016
Pass
March 4, 2016
Pass
December 8, 2015
Infractions
Minor
Operator fail to properly maintain rooms
Minor
Operator fail to properly wash surfaces in rooms
Conditional Pass
December 7, 2015
Infractions
Significant
Operator fail to provide hand washing supplies
Significant
Operator fail to provide hot/cold water under pressure
Significant
Operator fail to provide washroom supplies
Minor
Operator fail to properly maintain rooms
Minor
Operator fail to properly wash equipment
Minor
Operator fail to properly wash surfaces in rooms
Conditional Pass
November 17, 2015
Infractions
Crucial
Operator fail to ensure food is not contaminated/adulterated
Significant
Operator fail to properly wash large utensils
Significant
Operator fail to provide washroom supplies
Minor
Operator fail to properly maintain rooms
Minor
Operator fail to properly wash equipment
Minor
Operator fail to properly wash surfaces in rooms
Pass
July 2, 2015
Infractions
Minor
Operator fail to properly wash equipment
Minor
Operator fail to provide adequate lighting
Conditional Pass
June 26, 2015
Infractions
Significant
Operator fail to properly remove solid waste
Minor
Operator fail to properly wash equipment
Minor
Operator fail to provide adequate lighting
Conditional Pass
June 23, 2015
Infractions
Crucial
Operator fail to maintain hazardous foods at 60C (140F) or hotter
Crucial
Operator fail to provide approved meat
Significant
Operator fail to clean washroom fixtures
Significant
Operator fail to properly remove solid waste
Significant
Operator fail to properly wash multi-use utensils
Significant
Operator fail to provide accurate indicating thermometer(s)
Significant
Operator fail to provide required supplies at sinks
Significant
Operator fail to provide separate handwashing sink(s)
Significant
Operator fail to sanitize washroom fixtures
Significant
Operator fail to use proper procedure(s) to ensure food safety
Minor
Operator fail to properly wash equipment
Minor
Operator fail to provide adequate lighting
Pass
April 27, 2015
Infractions
Minor
Food handler fail to wear headgear
Minor
Operator fail to properly maintain rooms
Minor
Operator fail to properly wash equipment
Minor
Operator fail to properly wash surfaces in rooms
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
Operator must ensure to provide the Food Safety Inspection Report(s) relating to the currently posted food safety inspection notice when requested by any person. Muncipal Code Chapter 545 Sec. 5G(5)
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
December 22, 2014
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
June 24, 2014
Infractions
Minor
Operator fail to properly maintain rooms
Minor
Operator fail to provide proper equipment
Conditional Pass
April 30, 2014
Infractions
Crucial
Operator fail to maintain hazardous foods at 60C (140F) or hotter
Significant
Operator fail to properly store liquid waste
Significant
Operator fail to provide easily readable thermometer(s)
Significant
Operator fail to provide required sinks
Significant
Operator fail to provide required supplies at sinks
Minor
Operator fail to properly maintain rooms
Minor
Operator fail to properly wash surfaces in rooms
Pass
December 27, 2013
Pass
July 15, 2013
Infractions
Minor
Operator fail to properly maintain rooms
Minor
Operator fail to properly wash equipment
Conditional Pass
July 8, 2013
Infractions
Crucial
Operator fail to maintain hazardous foods at 60C (140F) or hotter
Significant
Operator fail to properly remove solid waste
Significant
Operator fail to properly wash multi-use utensils
Significant
Operator fail to provide adequate pest control
Significant
Operator fail to provide easily readable thermometer(s)
Significant
Operator fail to provide washroom supplies
Significant
Operator fail to use proper utensils to ensure food safety
Minor
Operator fail to properly maintain rooms
Minor
Operator fail to properly wash equipment
Minor
Operator fail to properly wash surfaces in rooms

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Sam's Food Store
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
620 Vaughan Rd
Food Store (Convenience/Variety)
Inspections Summary
  • Pass: 27
  • Conditional Pass: 10
  • Closed: 0
  • Total: 37 inspections