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Quick Answers
When was Mel's Bakery last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 7, 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?
9 inspections on record, from Jul 31, 2024 to Oct 7, 2026.
Has Mel's Bakery ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 9 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 31, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
9 inspections
Inspection
Oct 7, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
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.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 22, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jun 22, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 13, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Mar 13, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 23, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Dec 23, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 5, 2025
Conditional Pass
3 recorded violations
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 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.
Food premise not maintained with walls in good repair 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
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.
Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 18, 2025
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.
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, Aug 18, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 28, 2025
Pass
6 recorded violations
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.