Toronto, ON

Al Jood Middle Eastern Cuisine

1430 Queen St W

Last inspected Oct 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Al Jood Middle Eastern Cuisine last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 27, 2026. The result listed by Toronto Public Health – DineSafe was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Feb 23, 2026 to Oct 27, 2026.
Has Al Jood Middle Eastern Cuisine ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 23, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Inspection

Oct 27, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode —Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Food premise not maintained to permit sanitary maintenance of walls - Sec. 7(1)(d)

Inspector’s Notes

One or more minor infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Fail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - Sec. 22

Inspector’s Notes

One or more minor infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode —Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Food premise not maintained to keep food-handling room free from equipment not regularly used - Sec. 7(1)(f)

Inspector’s Notes

One or more minor infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Oct 27, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 25, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode —Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Food premise not maintained with floors in good repair in food-handling room - Sec. 7(1)(g)

Inspector’s Notes

One or more minor infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

majorCode —Other

Official Wording

Operate food premise - fail to equip sanitary facility with toilet paper - Sec. 25(3)(b)

Inspector’s Notes

One or more minor infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode —Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Food premise not maintained with food handling room in sanitary condition - Sec. 7(1)(e)

Inspector’s Notes

One or more minor infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Aug 25, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 23, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

majorCode —Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Use equipment not free from cracks in contact with food - Sec. 8(2)(b)

Inspector’s Notes

One or more minor infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode —Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Food premise not maintained with food handling room in sanitary condition - Sec. 7(1)(e)

Inspector’s Notes

One or more minor infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

majorCode —Handwashing

Official Wording

Fail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels) - Sec. 7(3)(c)

Inspector’s Notes

One or more minor infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

Operate food premise - fail to equip sanitary facility with soap or detergent - Sec. 24(3)(d)

Inspector’s Notes

One or more minor infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

No license available at time of inspection. A referral has been made to Municipal Licensing and Standards.

Inspector’s Notes

One or more minor infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Feb 23, 2026 · Original Source