ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Avant Gout last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 9, 2026. The result listed by Toronto Public Health – DineSafe was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
7 inspections on record, from Nov 30, 2024 to Nov 9, 2026.
Has Avant Gout ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 30, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
7 inspections
Inspection
Nov 9, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
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.
Use racks not of readily cleanable design - Sec. 31
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.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Nov 9, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 9, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
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.
Food premise not maintained with tight floor surface where food handled - Sec. 7(1)(c)(i)
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.
Use racks not of readily cleanable design - Sec. 31
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.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Apr 9, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 29, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Sep 29, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 14, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Aug 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 11, 2025
Conditional Pass
5 recorded violations
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 significant 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.
Use dirty cloth for cleaning food contact surface - Sec. 16(b)
Inspector’s Notes
One or more significant 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.
Food premise not maintained with floors in good repair in food-handling room - Sec. 7(1)(g)
Inspector’s Notes
One or more significant 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.
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
Inspector’s Notes
One or more significant infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Use utensils not of readily cleanable form - Sec. 8(1)(c)
Inspector’s Notes
One or more significant 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.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Aug 11, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 29, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
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.
Food premise not maintained with clean floors 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
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.
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.
Use food equipment not of readily cleanable form - Sec. 8(1)(c)
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.
Fail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)
Inspector’s Notes
One or more minor infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, May 29, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 30, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food premise not maintained with clean floors 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
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.