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Inspection report

Brownes Bistro

1251 Yonge St, M4T 1W6 · Midtown
Current status Pass Inspected

Brownes Bistro at 1251 Yonge St was last inspected by Toronto Public Health on Nov 3, 2026, resulting in a Pass. Since April 2024 it has had 6 inspections: 6 passes, 0 conditional passes and 0 closures. Inspectors recorded 0 crucial infractions and 3 significant infractions, plus 12 minor or administrative.

Date range
6Inspections
6Pass
0Conditional pass
0Closed
0Crucial
3Significant
11Minor
1Administrative
Apr 9, 2024 → Nov 3, 2026PassConditionalClosed

Inspection history

Pass4 infractions: 1 significant, 3 minor
SignificantSanitize utensils using agent not in accordance with manufacturer's instructions - sec. 19(E)(II)
MinorFood premise not maintained with walls in good repair in food-handling room - Sec. 7(1)(g)
MinorFood premise not maintained with food handling room in sanitary condition - sec. 7(1)(E)
MinorUse racks not of readily cleanable design - Sec. 31
Pass3 infractions: 3 minor
MinorFood premise not maintained with walls in good repair in food-handling room - Sec. 7(1)(g)
MinorFood premise not maintained with food handling room in sanitary condition - sec. 7(1)(E)
MinorUse racks not of readily cleanable design - Sec. 31
Pass1 infraction: 1 significant
SignificantFail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels) - sec. 7(3)(C)
Pass2 infractions: 2 minor
MinorFood premise not maintained with food handling room in sanitary condition - sec. 7(1)(E)
MinorFail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - sec. 22
Pass2 infractions: 1 minor, 1 admin
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
AdminFail to ensure presence of food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation - Sec. 32
Pass3 infractions: 1 significant, 2 minor
SignificantUse utensils not in good repair - sec. 8(1)(B)
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
MinorFail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - sec. 22

Common questions

What was Brownes Bistro's most recent health inspection result?

On Nov 3, 2026, Toronto Public Health gave Brownes Bistro (1251 Yonge St) a Pass, recording 4 infractions.

Has Brownes Bistro ever been closed by Toronto Public Health?

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

How many times has Brownes Bistro been inspected?

6 inspections since April 2024: 6 passes, 0 conditional passes and 0 closures.

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