Inspection
Oct 28, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Oct 28, 2026 · Original Source
Pass
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Quick Answers
- When was Friar & Firkin last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 28, 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?
- 8 inspections on record, from Nov 30, 2023 to Oct 28, 2026.
- Has Friar & Firkin ever been closed by the health department?
- The records we hold show 1 closure, most recently on Oct 22, 2026.
The Full Inspection History
8 inspectionsInspection
Oct 22, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
5 recorded violations
majorCode —Pests
Official Wording
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
Inspector’s Notes
One or more crucial infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation that present an immediate health hazard that cannot be corrected 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
Operate food premise - mechanical equipment not maintained to provide clean wash water - Sec. 20(1)(a)(i)
Inspector’s Notes
One or more crucial infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation that present an immediate health hazard that cannot be corrected 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 crucial infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation that present an immediate health hazard that cannot be corrected 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 insectscriticalCode —Facility maintenance
Official Wording
Food premise maintained in manner permitting health hazard - Sec. 7(1)(a)(i)
Inspector’s Notes
One or more crucial infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation that present an immediate health hazard that cannot be corrected 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 issuesminorCode —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 crucial infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation that present an immediate health hazard that cannot be corrected 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, Oct 22, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 24, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jun 24, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 23, 2026
Conditional Pass
2 recorded violations
minorCode —Facility maintenance
Official Wording
Food premise not maintained to keep food-handling room free from materials not regularly used - Sec. 7(1)(f)
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 issuesmajorCode —Chemicals
Official Wording
Operate food premise - mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse - Sec. 20(1)(a)(ii)(b)
Inspector’s Notes
One or more significant infractions were observed under the Food Premises Regulation during an inspection.
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jun 23, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 2, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
majorCode —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 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, Dec 2, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 19, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Nov 19, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 28, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Mar 28, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 30, 2023
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Nov 30, 2023 · Original Source