More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Balam Toronto last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 14, 2026. The result listed by Toronto Public Health – DineSafe was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
7 inspections on record, from Feb 21, 2024 to Sep 14, 2026.
Has Balam Toronto ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 21, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
7 inspections
Inspection
Sep 14, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food premise not maintained to permit cleaning 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
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, Sep 14, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 1, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, May 1, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 17, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Mar 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 10, 2025
Conditional Pass
3 recorded violations
majorCode —Food temperature
Official Wording
Operate food premise -rinse water temperature thermometer not easily readable - Sec. 20(1)(b)
Inspector’s Notes
One or more significant infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Food premise not maintained with clean floors 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
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.
Operate food premise - wash water temperature thermometer not easily readable - Sec. 20(1)(b)
Inspector’s Notes
One or more significant infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Mar 10, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 29, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food premise not maintained with clean walls 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.