Toronto, ON

Dundas Shawarma

768 Dundas St W

Last inspected Oct 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Dundas Shawarma last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 19, 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?: 10 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Oct 19, 2026.
Has Dundas Shawarma ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 10 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

10 inspections

Inspection

Oct 19, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

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

majorCode —Other

Official Wording

Operate food premise - fail to keep sanitary facility sanitary - Sec. 25(2)

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.

More about other finding

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, Oct 19, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 17, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jun 17, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 9, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Mar 9, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 3, 2026

Conditional Pass

4 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.

More about building upkeep issues

majorCode —Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Operate food premise - fail to equip sanitary facility with hot and cold running water - Sec. 25(3)(a)

Inspector’s Notes

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

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

majorCode —Other

Official Wording

Operate food premise - fail to keep sanitary facility sanitary - Sec. 25(2)

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 finding

majorCode —Handwashing

Official Wording

Fail to provide adequate number of handwashing stations - 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.

Oct 2, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

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

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, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 3, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

majorCode —Other

Official Wording

Operate food premise - fail to keep sanitary facility sanitary - Sec. 25(2)

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.

More about other finding

majorCode —Other

Official Wording

Operate food premise - fail to equip sanitary facility with single service towels or dryer - Sec. 25(3)(e)

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.

More about other finding

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jun 3, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 28, 2025

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Feb 28, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 20, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

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.

May 6, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, May 6, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 3, 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, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source