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Zabardast Hyderabadi Biryani

2881 St Clair Ave E

Last inspected Nov 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Zabardast Hyderabadi Biryani last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 9, 2026. The result listed by Toronto Public Health – DineSafe was “Conditional Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
6 inspections on record, from Aug 12, 2025 to Nov 9, 2026.
Has Zabardast Hyderabadi Biryani ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 12, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

Inspection

Nov 9, 2026

Conditional Pass

3 recorded violations

criticalCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

Maintain 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
majorCode —Handwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers - 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.

More about handwashing problems
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 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

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Nov 9, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 14, 2026

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 —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, Jul 14, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 23, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 22, 2026

Conditional Pass

1 recorded violation

criticalCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

Maintain 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 22, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 14, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Aug 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 12, 2025

Conditional Pass

2 recorded violations

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

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
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

Official record from Toronto Public Health – DineSafe, Aug 12, 2025 · Original Source

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