Inspection
Oct 27, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Oct 27, 2026 · Original Source
Pass
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Quick Answers
- When was Charlie's Tea 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?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 4 inspections on record, from Jan 13, 2026 to Oct 27, 2026.
- Has Charlie's Tea ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 13, 2026.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspectionsInspection
Jun 17, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
majorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Operate food premise - mechanical equipment not maintained to maintain rinse water at 82°c - Sec. 20(1)(a)(ii)(a)
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 problemsOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jun 17, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 20, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jan 20, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 13, 2026
Conditional Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode —Other
Official Wording
Fail to include location in notice of intention to commence food premise - Sec. 5
Inspector’s Notes
One or more significant 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.
More about other findingmajorCode —Handwashing
Official Wording
Fail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels) - Sec. 7(3)(c)
Inspector’s Notes
One or more significant 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.
More about handwashing problemsmajorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode —Pests
Official Wording
Fail to protect against entry 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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsmajorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitize utensils in chlorine solution of less than 100 p.p.m. of available chlorine - Sec. 19(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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode —Other
Official Wording
Fail to ensure presence of food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation - Sec. 32
Inspector’s Notes
One or more significant 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.
More about other findingnotedCode —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 significant 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 issuesOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jan 13, 2026 · Original Source