More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Firkin On Harbour last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 8, 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?
11 inspections on record, from Mar 21, 2024 to Oct 8, 2026.
Has Firkin On Harbour ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 11 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 21, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
11 inspections
Inspection
Oct 8, 2026
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.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Oct 8, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 9, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jun 9, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 14, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Apr 14, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 20, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Oct 20, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 21, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Aug 21, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 8, 2025
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.
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.
Fail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - Sec. 22
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.
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.
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.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Nov 18, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 4, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jul 4, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 2, 2024
Conditional Pass
4 recorded violations
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 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 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.
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.
Fail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - Sec. 22
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, Jul 2, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 21, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
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.
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 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 floors 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.