Toronto, ON

John & Sons Oyster House

56 Temperance St

Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was John & Sons Oyster House last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jun 24, 2026. The result listed by Toronto Public Health – DineSafe was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Nov 19, 2024 to Jun 24, 2026.
Has John & Sons Oyster House ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 19, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Inspection

Jun 24, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode —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 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 —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 24, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 22, 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, Jul 22, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 31, 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jan 31, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 19, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

majorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Use food equipment not of readily cleanable form - Sec. 8(1)(c)

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, Nov 19, 2024 · Original Source