Toronto, ON

The Biryani Walla/Chicha's

2300 Lawrence Ave E

Last inspected Oct 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was The Biryani Walla/Chicha's last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 15, 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?: 12 inspections on record, from Feb 26, 2024 to Oct 15, 2026.
Has The Biryani Walla/Chicha's ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 12 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 26, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

12 inspections

Inspection

Oct 15, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

majorCode —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 minor 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 unsafely

majorCode —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 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, Oct 15, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 7, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode —Facility maintenance

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 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.

More about building upkeep issues

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

minorCode —Facility maintenance

Official Wording

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jul 7, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 17, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Apr 17, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 15, 2026

Conditional Pass

3 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 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 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, Apr 15, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 18, 2025

Pass

2 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.

Official Wording

Operate food premise - fail to equip sanitary facility with single service towels or dryer - Sec. 25(3)(e)

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

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Dec 18, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 20, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, May 20, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 16, 2025

Conditional Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode —Pests

Official Wording

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

criticalCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

Refrigerate potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature above 4 C - Sec. 30(a)

Inspector’s Notes

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

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, May 16, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 21, 2025

Pass

2 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 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 —Facility maintenance

Official Wording

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Jan 21, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 19, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

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

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Dec 19, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 12, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

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

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Aug 12, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 27, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

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

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Apr 27, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 26, 2024

Pass

2 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 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 —Pests