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Inspection report

5 Elements Espresso Bar

131 Avenue Rd, M5R 2H7 · Midtown
Current status Pass Inspected

5 Elements Espresso Bar at 131 Avenue Rd was last inspected by Toronto Public Health on Mar 31, 2026, resulting in a Pass. Since August 2024 it has had 6 inspections: 5 passes, 1 conditional pass and 0 closures. Inspectors recorded 1 crucial infraction and 6 significant infractions, plus 8 minor or administrative.

Date range
6Inspections
5Pass
1Conditional pass
0Closed
1Crucial
6Significant
7Minor
1Administrative
Aug 28, 2024 → Mar 31, 2026PassConditionalClosed

Inspection history

Pass1 infraction: 1 minor
MinorFood premise not maintained with food handling room in sanitary condition - sec. 7(1)(E)
Pass3 infractions: 1 significant, 2 minor
SignificantSanitize utensils using agent not approved for intended purpose - sec. 19(E)(I)
MinorFood premise not maintained to keep food-handling room free from materials not regularly used - sec. 7(1)(F)
MinorFood premise not maintained with food handling room in sanitary condition - sec. 7(1)(E)
Pass4 infractions: 3 significant, 1 minor
SignificantUse equipment not free from cracks in contact with food - sec. 8(2)(B)
SignificantFail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment - sec. 30(B)
SignificantUse food equipment not of readily cleanable form - sec. 8(1)(C)
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
Pass2 infractions: 1 minor, 1 admin
MinorFood premise not maintained with floors in good repair in food-handling room - Sec. 7(1)(g)
AdminFail to ensure presence of food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation - Sec. 32
Pass1 infraction: 1 minor
MinorFood premise not maintained with food handling room in sanitary condition - sec. 7(1)(E)
Conditional Pass4 infractions: 1 crucial, 2 significant, 1 minor
CrucialFail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)
SignificantFail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
SignificantOperate food premise - mechanical equipment not maintained to provide clean wash water - sec. 20(1)(A)(I)
MinorFood premise not maintained with food handling room in sanitary condition - sec. 7(1)(E)

Common questions

What was 5 Elements Espresso Bar's most recent health inspection result?

On Mar 31, 2026, Toronto Public Health gave 5 Elements Espresso Bar (131 Avenue Rd) a Pass, recording 1 infraction.

Has 5 Elements Espresso Bar ever been closed by Toronto Public Health?

No Closed notices appear in its inspection records since August 2024.

How many times has 5 Elements Espresso Bar been inspected?

6 inspections since August 2024: 5 passes, 1 conditional pass and 0 closures.

Source: Toronto Public Health DineSafe records, as published by the City of Toronto. Data as of Nov 4, 2026.