Toronto, ON

Caribbean Queen Jerk Drum Express

371 Oakwood Ave

Last inspected Oct 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Caribbean Queen Jerk Drum Express last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 7, 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 Nov 16, 2023 to Oct 7, 2026.
Has Caribbean Queen Jerk Drum Express 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 16, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

Inspection

Oct 7, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

majorCode —Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Use utensils not in good repair - Sec. 8(1)(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

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 25, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

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

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

Inspection

Apr 11, 2025

Pass

2 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.

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, Apr 11, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 19, 2024

Pass

2 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Dec 19, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 11, 2024

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.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode —Pests

Official Wording

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jun 11, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 12, 2024

Pass

2 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode —Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Food premise not maintained with walls 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

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Feb 12, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 16, 2023

Pass

1 recorded violation

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

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Nov 16, 2023 · Original Source