Toronto, ON

The Biryani Wala

643 Bloor St W

Last inspected Nov 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was The Biryani Wala last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 2, 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?: 13 inspections on record, from Jan 31, 2024 to Nov 2, 2026.
Has The Biryani Wala ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 13 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 31, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

13 inspections

Inspection

Nov 2, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Nov 2, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 29, 2026

Conditional Pass

7 recorded violations

majorCode —Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Fail to provide hot and cold running water in utensil washing area - Sec. 7(3)(b)

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 —Handwashing

Official Wording

Use handwashing station other than for handwashing of employees - Sec. 7(4)

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.

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 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 —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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned 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.

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 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Oct 29, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 3, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jun 3, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 12, 2026

Pass

2 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.

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, Mar 12, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 2, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Fail to ensure completion of food handling training by food handler or supervisor - Sec. 32

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

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jan 2, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 4, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode —Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Operate food premise - equipment not arranged to permit maintenance in sanitary condition - Sec. 9

Inspector’s Notes

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

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 7, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jul 7, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 3, 2025

Conditional Pass

2 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

criticalCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

Store potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C - Sec. 27(1)

Inspector’s Notes

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

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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

Inspection